Town · Colorado
Ordway, Colorado
Ordway, town, in Crowley County, Colorado. Ordway had 1,053 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,066 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,528 (±202). GEOID 0856145.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,053
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,066 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,528 ±202
Median household income
$54,583
±$14,128 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$104,400
±$26,205 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$1,036
±$260 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
Where is Ordway and what county is it in?
Ordway is a town in Crowley County, Colorado. It covers 0.8 square miles of land, 1,383 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Ordway, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,053 people lived in Ordway on July 1, 2025, down 1.5% since 2020, while Colorado grew 4.1%. The 2020 Census counted 1,066 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,528 (±202).
| Measure | Ordway | Crowley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,528 ±202 | 5,647 | no clear change |
| Households | 569 ±85 | 1,337 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.63 ±0.31 | 2.92 | −0.75 |
| Housing units | 672 ±83 | 1,556 | no clear change |
Ordway's population since 2000
From 1,248 in 2000 to 1,053 in 2025: down 15.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Ordway as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ordway?
The median resident of Ordway is 43.0 years old; 23.2% are under 18 and 17.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 53.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 26.6%. 3.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Ordway | Crowley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0 ±4.3 | 40.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.2% ±5.6 pts | 13.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.7% ±4.0 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Male | 51.9% ±6.6 pts | 70.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 26.6% ±8.1 pts | 29.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 53.9% ±9.0 pts | 55.7% | −14.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±3.2 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±4.7 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.9% ±5.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.9% ±2.3 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.3% ±3.1 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.5% ±4.4 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 17.9% ±5.9 pts | 21.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.4% ±4.6 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.7% ±3.9 pts | 81.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.3% ±7.8 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.9% ±6.8 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 74.7% ±8.4 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.6% ±3.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Ordway earn?
Half of Ordway's 569 households earn less than $54,583 a year (±$14,128), against $48,826 in Crowley County and $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 it was $44,679 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ordway | Crowley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,583 ±$14,128 | $48,826 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $57,324 ±$7,406 | $62,718 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,530 ±$3,489 | $19,968 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.6% ±6.8 pts | 19.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.8% ±14.8 pts | 23.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.5% ±7.4 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% ±3.3 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.5% ±5.5 pts | 84.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Ordway?
Owners occupy 62.9% of Ordway's occupied homes and renters 37.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $104,400 by its owner (±$26,205). The median renter pays $1,036 a month including utilities, and 56.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ordway | Crowley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $104,400 ±$26,205 | $116,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,036 ±$260 | $984 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 56.8% ±16.1 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $989 ±$412 | $1,191 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.9% ±10.4 pts | 69.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.1% ±10.4 pts | 30.5% | – |
| Housing units | 672 ±83 | 1,556 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.0% ±4.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±18.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.5% ±6.9 pts | 77.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.7% ±3.6 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2% ±1.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.4% ±1.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 34.7% ±10.4 pts | 34.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7% ±2.6 pts | 4.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Ordway building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Ordway in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 5.6 across Colorado.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Ordway work and get to work?
62.3% of Ordway's workers drive alone and 16.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.6 minutes.
| Measure | Ordway | Crowley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 43.5% ±7.0 pts | 31.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% ±3.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 62.3% ±14.8 pts | 69.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.0% ±15.0 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±8.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 6.5% ±7.7 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.8% ±9.8 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.6 min ±5.5 | 28.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Ordway?
No census tract lies mostly in Ordway; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9696.02Crowley County | 3,205 | $49,375 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Ordway) · Census block assignment files
How does Ordway compare with other places in Colorado?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Ordway is the 10,068th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 148th-most populous of 272 in Colorado.
Ordway ranks 192nd of 218 places in Colorado with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 148th | 272 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 111th | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 109th | 221 |
| Median household income | 192nd | 218 |
| Per capita income | 214th | 220 |
| Median home value | 215th | 217 |
| Median gross rent | 173rd | 200 |
| Poverty rate | 24th | 151 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 178th | 216 |
| Median age | 64th | 220 |
| Owner-occupied share | 157th | 218 |
| Work from home | 104th | 176 |
| Travel time to work | 83rd | 221 |
Ordway's figures with every place in Colorado (CSV)
Every place in Colorado, sortable · Compare Ordway with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Ordway?
15 of the 57 figures for Ordway on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Ordway are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Ordway.