Fowler, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 599, Fowler'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

Fowler is a small community located in Kansas, within Meade County. The total population is 599. It ranks as the 274th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fowler is 37.4 years. This is about the same as the state median of 37.4 years. With 30.2% of the population under 18, Fowler has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fowler is $47,679. This is 36% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.2%. This is 44% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $108,300. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Fowler is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 58.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Fowler is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 31.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (31.4% vs 13.6%).

Education

33.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.3%. Notably, 17.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fowler, Kansas 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 Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 721 Census-designated places in Kansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.