Prowers County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Name: Prowers County, Colorado Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Prowers County, Colorado has a population of 11,910, the 36th most populous county in Colorado. The median household income is $53,508 and the median home value is $160,600. The poverty rate is 18.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Prowers County Quick Facts

Population 11,910

Median Household Income $53,508

Median Home Value $160,600

Poverty Rate 18.2%

Unemployment Rate 4.1%

Median Age 37.7 years

Homeownership Rate 67.1%

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.3%

High School Graduation 86.5%

Cities/Places 5

Population 11,910 36th of 64

Median Income $53,508 44% lower than state

Poverty Rate 18.2%

Unemployment 4.1%

How Prowers County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	11,931	11,910	-0.2%
Median household income	$57,601	$53,508	-7.1%
Median home value	$150,900	$160,600	+6.4%

Median Household Income

Prowers

$53,508

$95,470

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Prowers

$160,600

$539,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.1%

$25K-$50K 24.3%

$50K-$100K 29.5%

$100K+ 23.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.8%

$10K-$15K

8.1%

$15K-$20K

2.8%

$20K-$25K

4.4%

$25K-$30K

6.9%

$30K-$35K

4.0%

$35K-$40K

6.7%

$40K-$45K

3.1%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

5.7%

$60K-$75K

8.6%

$75K-$100K

15.3%

$100K-$125K

8.2%

$125K-$150K

5.6%

$150K-$200K

4.3%

$200K+

5.0%

Employment

4.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.6%|National: 5.2%

60.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.1%

Renter 32.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $808/mo 18.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.1%

18-34

21.1%

35-54

21.9%

55-74

23.9%

75+

6.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 52 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Prowers County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lamar	7,611	$53,188	21.3%	$152,900
Holly	665	$33,750	18.7%	$99,800
Granada	447	$49,250	14.5%	$115,300
Wiley	422	$60,114	5.7%	$140,300
Hartman	30	$12,955	93.3%	N/A

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Population Overview

Prowers County is located in Colorado with a total population of 11,910. It is the 36th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Prowers County is 37.7 years. This is about the same as the state median of 37.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Prowers County is $53,508. This is 44% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.2%. This is 92% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $160,600. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 67.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Prowers County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 40.6%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (40.6% vs 22.5%). The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

19.3% 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 58% lower than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Prowers County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Colorado and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Prowers County, Colorado?

Prowers County has a population of 11,910, making it the 36th most populous county in Colorado.

What is the median income in Prowers County?

The median household income in Prowers County is $53,508 with a poverty rate of 18.2%.

How many cities are in Prowers County, Colorado?

Prowers County contains 5 Census-designated places.