Prowers County, Colorado

Total Population: 11,931

County Seat: Lamar

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Median Home Value

$150,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$57,601

Across all households

Median Age

38.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.8%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)56.0%
Hispanic or Latino39.8%
Two or More Races2.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

25.7%

65 Years and Over

18.6%

Male

50.1%

Female

49.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

95.5%

No Health Insurance

10.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$57,601

Mean Household Income

$84,132

Per Capita Income

$32,128

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

75.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

17.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$150,900

Median Rent

$741/mo

Total Housing Units

5,466

Owner-Occupied

70.3%

Renter-Occupied

29.7%

Vacancy Rate

16.5%

Married Couple Households

53.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

20.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

22.6%

Average Household Size

2.53

Broadband Internet Access

83.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

2.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 08099.