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Crowley County, Colorado
Crowley County, Colorado. Crowley County had 5,677 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.2% since 2020, while Colorado grew 4.1%. It holds 4 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 08025.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,677
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,922 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,647
Median household income
$48,826
±$2,849 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$116,200
±$15,932 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$984
±$88 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
How many people live in Crowley County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 5,922 residents in Crowley County. The Census Bureau estimates 5,677 for July 1, 2025, down 4.2% since 2020, while Colorado grew 4.1%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 5,647 over 787 square miles of land.
The yearly series starts from the Census Bureau's July 2020 estimate, 5,707, which differs from its April 2020 base of 5,927 (in 2020 the estimates dipped in many college and military towns), so the first step is large; the change since 2020 above is measured from the April base.
| Measure | Crowley County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,647 | 5,862,189 | −107 |
| Households | 1,337±77 | 2,374,218 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.92±0.16 | 2.42 | −0.77 |
| Housing units | 1,556±33 | 2,589,053 | no clear change |
Crowley County's population since 2000
From 5,518 in 2000 to 5,677 in 2025: up 2.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Crowley County?
Crowley County holds 4 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Ordway with 1,053 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Ordway | 1,066 | $54,583 |
|---|---|---|
| Olney Springs | 315 | $48,500 |
| Sugar City | 259 | $47,798 |
| CrowleyGEOID 0818750 | 166 | $41,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Crowley County?
The median resident of Crowley County is 40.8 years old; 13.0% are under 18 and 15.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 55.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 29.0%. 2.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Crowley County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8±2.8 | 37.7 | +5.4 |
| Under 18 years | 13.0%±1.3 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.5%±1.4 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 29.0% | 22.5% | −2.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 55.7%±0.7 pts | 64.8% | −5.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.6%±1.7 pts | 3.8% | +3.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±1.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 3.6%±1.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0%±1.6 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.8%±1.3 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.3%±2.3 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3%±1.9 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 21.3%±4.7 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.1%±2.8 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.4%±2.8 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.4%±2.5 pts | 45.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.2%±1.7 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±1.1 pts | 3.8% | – |
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 Crowley County earn?
Half of Crowley County's 1,337 households earn less than $48,826 a year (±$2,849), against $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 it was $51,855 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Crowley County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,826±$2,849 | $95,470 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $62,718±$7,636 | $128,255 | – |
| Per capita income | $19,968±$2,476 | $52,636 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.4%±4.1 pts | 9.4% | −8.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.7%±10.3 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.4%±5.3 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.0%±3.6 pts | 93.5% | – |
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 Crowley County?
Owners occupy 69.5% of Crowley County's occupied homes and renters 30.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $116,200 by its owner (±$15,932). The median renter pays $984 a month including utilities, and 46.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Crowley County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $116,200±$15,932 | $539,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $984±$88 | $1,761 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.3%±11.6 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,191±$120 | $2,326 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.5%±6.4 pts | 66.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,556±33 | 2,589,053 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.3%±2.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±9.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.1%±4.8 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.2%±4.1 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±1.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 34.6%±6.0 pts | 7.0% | – |
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 Crowley County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Crowley County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Crowley County get to work?
69.4% of Crowley County's workers drive alone and 15.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Crowley County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 31.5%±3.2 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9%±2.3 pts | 4.6% | −10.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 69.4%±7.5 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.3%±6.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.2%±2.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.9%±4.5 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.9 min±4.6 | 25.2 min | +7.5 min |
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 are Crowley County's census tracts?
Crowley County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $48,538 (Tract 9696.01) to $49,375 (Tract 9696.02).
| Tract 9696.0108025969601 | 2,442±186 | $48,538 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9696.0208025969602 | 3,205±186 | $49,375 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Crowley County compare with Colorado's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 48th of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 59th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 38th of 64 |
| Median household income | 61st of 64 |
| Median home value | 64th of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 43rd of 63 |
| Poverty rate | 7th of 63 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 64th of 64 |
| Median age | 37th of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Crowley County 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' school search.