Crowley County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Crowley County is located in Colorado with a total population of 5,734. It is the 48th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crowley County is 39.6 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 37.5 years. Only 13.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crowley County is $47,563. This is 49% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 39% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.2%. This is 94% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $106,700. Housing costs are 79% lower than the state median of $502,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Crowley County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Crowley County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 28.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (6.0% vs 3.8%). The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

12.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 72% lower than the state rate of 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.9%.