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Crowley County

Colorado · 5,922 residents · 787.428 sq mi
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Crowley County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,785. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $82,900. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,922
+7%since 2000
from 5,518 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+14%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Crowley County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,785
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,803 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,593
+29%since 2000
from $12,836 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,900
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,060
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
26.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−16%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(3,671)
Black7%(386)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(1,244)
Asian0.8%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.6%(3,235)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(3,438)
Black8.6%(510)
Hispanic / Latino27.2%(1,608)
Asian1.2%(69)
Other8.1%(479)
Diversity Score75%(4,442)
Segregation Score4.3%(252)
Diversity Score
75
+28%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
4
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+22%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 32.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
Female
32.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crowley County, Colorado?

Crowley County, Colorado has about 5,922 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crowley County, Colorado?

The typical household in Crowley County, Colorado earns about $40,785 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crowley County, Colorado expensive?

In Crowley County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $82,900, and the typical rent is about $1,060 a month.

How educated are people in Crowley County, Colorado?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Crowley County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crowley County, Colorado?

About 26.8% of people in Crowley County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crowley County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Crowley County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,976 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9696.02Census Tract 9696.01
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ZIP 81063ZIP 81062ZIP 81076ZIP 81033
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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