Prowers County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Prowers County is located in Colorado with a total population of 11,931. It is the 36th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Prowers County is 38.5 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 37.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Prowers County is $57,601. This is 38% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.2%. This is 83% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $150,900. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $502,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Prowers County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Prowers County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 39.8%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (39.8% vs 22.2%). The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

18.8% 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 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.7%.