Towner, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Towner, Colorado had a total population of 36, the 451st largest community in Colorado. The poverty rate is 36.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (36.1%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Towner Quick Facts
How Towner 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 | 23 | 36 | +56.5% |
How Towner Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 52 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Towner Rankings in Colorado
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Other Cities in Kiowa County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eads | 677 | $59,479 | 5.4% | $135,200 |
| Sheridan Lake | 61 | $41,406 | 3.3% | $86,700 |
| Haswell | 52 | N/A | 7.7% | $133,300 |
| Brandon | 8 | N/A | 100.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Towner
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedalia | 37 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Maybell | 35 | N/A | N/A | 39.1% | 25.7% |
| Matheson | 34 | N/A | $360,000 | 35.5% | 14.7% |
| Hoehne | 40 | $78,750 | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Cotopaxi | 41 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 36, Towner's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Towner is a small community located in Colorado, within Kiowa County. The total population is 36. It ranks as the 451st most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.
Age Demographics
The median age in Towner is 19.0 years. This is 50% lower than the state median of 37.7 years. With 44.4% of the population under 18, Towner has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 36.1%. This is 283% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Towner, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 36.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% lower than the state average of 66.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Towner was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
33.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Towner, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 472 Census-designated places in Colorado. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Towner, Colorado?
Towner, Colorado has a population of 36 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Towner, CO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Towner — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Towner, CO?
The poverty rate in Towner is 36.1%. This means approximately 13 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Towner, Colorado?
Towner's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Towner, CO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Towner — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Towner, Colorado?
33.3% of adults (25+) in Towner hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.