Prowers County, Colorado Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Prowers County, Colorado, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Prowers County, Colorado. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Prowers County, Colorado. The estimated population of Prowers County, Colorado is 11,966 people, with a median age of 37.9.

We can look at the total population in Prowers County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,966
 -0.57% -0.98%
2020
12,035
+0.11%
-
2019
12,022
 -0.25% -
2018
12,052
 -0.26% -
2017
12,084
 - -

Population of Prowers County, Colorado by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
57.3%
60%
 -4.50%
Black/African American
0.9%
0.4%
 +125.00%
Native
0.5%
0.2%
 +150.00%
Hispanic
39.1%
37.2%
 +5.11%
Asian
0.5%
0.6%
 -16.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
1.6%
 +6.25%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Prowers County, Colorado by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.9 -1.56% 36.5 +1.11% 40.2 -0.5%
2020 38.5 +0.52% 36.1 +1.4% 40.4 +0.25%
2019 38.3 +0.79% 35.6 -1.11% 40.3 +3.6%
2018 38 +1.6% 36 +2.56% 38.9 +0.78%
2017 37.4 - 35.1 - 38.6 -

The median age of Prowers County, Colorado gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 899 0.039999999999999% 752 +22.47% 892 932
10 to 19 938 +10.65% 856 -25.44% 1,037 645
20 to 29 795 -15.92% 671 +8.32% 673 721
30 to 39 700 +3.23% 787 -22.11% 706 624
40 to 49 691 +6.02% 538 +22.2% 724 664
50 to 59 784 -3.78% 833 -15.13% 752 705
60 to 69 755 +6.17% 750 +12.29% 797 842
70+ 549 -5.61% 786 -5.56% 514 738

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Prowers County, Colorado is $44,984.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Prowers County.

  • Under 25
    $33,995.00
  • 25 to 44
    $51,650.00
  • 45 to 64
    $63,464.00
  • 65 and over
    $33,806.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Prowers County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Prowers County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Prowers County, Colorado is currently $64,101.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.76% of households in Prowers County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Prowers County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.05%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    30.26%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.67%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.84%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.98%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.44%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.76%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Prowers County is $24,281.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Prowers County by the total population of Prowers County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Prowers County, Colorado, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Prowers County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.33%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.87%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.06%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.37%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.36%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Prowers County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Prowers County over the age of 16 is 9,243.

Of those people, a total of 57.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Prowers County is 55.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 783 37.30% 13.40%
20 to 24 years 754 82.50% 9.00%
25 to 29 years 640 53.40% 6.40%
30 to 34 years 678 79.10% 5.00%
35 to 44 years 1,363 70.10% 4.40%
45 to 54 years 1,281 77.70% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 853 75.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 774 46.30% 5.00%
65 to 74 years 1,350 35.30% 0.60%
75 years and over 767 14.60% 0.90%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Prowers County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 7,564 57.70% 3.00%
Black or African American 87 14.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 152 44.70% 0.00%
Asian 46 4.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 531 78.20% 4.60%
Two or more races 863 54.50% 12.80%
Hispanic or Latino 3,238 61.20% 6.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,621 56.50% 2.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Prowers County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Prowers County is 5,122, with median earnings of $33,272.00.

Women in Prowers County, Colorado earning approximately 86.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,122 $33,272.00
Male 2,875 $35,380.00
Female 2,247 $30,670.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 574 $54,133.00
Business and Financial 92 $62,917.00
Computer and Mathematical 55 $64,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 12 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 30 $16,442.00
Community and Social Service 165 $38,657.00
Legal 51 $43,969.00
Educational and Library 367 $38,350.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 19 $27,375.00
Healthcare Practitioners 237 $41,791.00
Healthcare Support 119 $25,795.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 67 $32,096.00
Food Preparation and Serving 350 $21,513.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 257 $19,123.00
Personal Care and Service 48 $22,273.00
Sales 448 $31,771.00
Office and Administrative Support 504 $24,792.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 366 $41,129.00
Construction and Extraction 405 $31,753.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 104 $34,211.00
Production 429 $35,343.00
Transportation and Material Moving 259 $29,750.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 359 $60,240.00 215 $52,969.00
Business and Financial 39 $75,446.00 53 $51,328.00
Computer and Mathematical 31 $0.00 24 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 30 $16,442.00
Community and Social Service 31 $48,250.00 134 $37,870.00
Legal 0 $0.00 51 $43,969.00
Educational and Library 68 $44,000.00 299 $34,398.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 13 $0.00 6 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 56 $110,938.00 181 $40,304.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 119 $25,795.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 67 $32,096.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 151 $30,379.00 199 $20,625.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 135 $19,832.00 122 $4,954.00
Personal Care and Service 31 $20,341.00 17 $32,321.00
Sales 188 $63,611.00 260 $20,741.00
Office and Administrative Support 118 $19,605.00 386 $24,948.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 278 $43,684.00 88 $38,553.00
Construction and Extraction 372 $31,840.00 33 $27,019.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 104 $34,211.00 0 $0.00
Production 412 $35,524.00 17 $30,893.00
Transportation and Material Moving 259 $29,750.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,421 households in Prowers County, with an average household size of 2.63 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,836 families in Prowers County with an average family size of 3.35 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,188 153 495 1,585
Average Household Size 3.32 3.2 4.23 1.12
Total Families 2,188 153 495 0
Average Household Size 3.31 2.74 3.68 0

Poverty

Of the 2,836 families in Prowers County, 11.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Prowers County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,508 housing units in Prowers County, Colorado.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,421 80.27%
Vacant 1,087 19.73%

22.13% of the total 5,508 housing units in Prowers County are rental units. This is approximately 1,219 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,105 are occupied by the owner - or 56.37% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Prowers County is $701.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Prowers County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    97
  • Less than $500
    420
  • $500 to $999
    602
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    172
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    3
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    22

Property Value

The median value of a property in Prowers County is $108,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Prowers County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    574
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    853
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    558
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    371
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    472
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    219
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    47
  • $1,000,000 or more
    11

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Prowers County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Prowers County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,155
  • 1940 to 1949
    490
  • 1950 to 1959
    541
  • 1960 to 1969
    478
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,026
  • 1980 to 1989
    686
  • 1990 to 1999
    655
  • 2000 to 2009
    373
  • 2010 to 2013
    104
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Prowers County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    338
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,181
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,736
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,166

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Prowers County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Prowers County that commute to work in a particular way.

15.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Prowers County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    640
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,834
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    837
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    531
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    237
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    48
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    135
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    26
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    95
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    246
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    70
  • 90 or more minutes
    123

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Prowers County, Colorado in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Prowers County, Colorado

We have data for 9 places in Prowers County, Colorado. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.