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Prowers County

Colorado · 11,999 residents · 1,638.407 sq mi
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Prowers County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,648. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 2,484 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $108,800. Households here earn about 43% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,999
−17%since 2000
from 14,483 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 9 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+18%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K13K14K15K1990201020202024Prowers County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,648
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,935 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,496
+66%since 2000
from $14,150 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$696
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
33.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+17%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(9,427)
Black0.2%(35)
Hispanic / Latino32.9%(4,766)
Asian0.3%(49)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.6%(8,193)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(6,686)
Black0.7%(83)
Hispanic / Latino39%(4,680)
Asian0.3%(31)
Other1.9%(226)
Diversity Score64.2%(7,702)
Segregation Score15.7%(1,887)
Diversity Score
64
+13%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+41%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−70.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prowers County, Colorado?

Prowers County, Colorado has about 11,999 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Prowers County, Colorado earns about $42,648 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prowers County, Colorado expensive?

In Prowers County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $108,800, and the typical rent is about $696 a month.

How educated are people in Prowers County, Colorado?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Prowers County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prowers County, Colorado?

About 16.1% of people in Prowers County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Prowers County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Prowers County, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,348 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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