Fowler is a town located in Otero County Colorado. Fowler has a 2024 population of 1,196. Fowler is currently declining at a rate of -1.24% annually and its population has decreased by -4.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,256 in 2020.
The average household income in Fowler is $58,986 with a poverty rate of 21.98%. The median age in Fowler is 54.8 years: 54.7 years for males, and 55.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fowler was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,006 | 91.37% |
| Two or more races | 57 | 5.18% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 1.63% |
| Other race | 11 | 1% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.82% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 598 | 1.77 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
| Non Family | 319 | 1.08 | 69.9 | 30.1 |
| Married | 170 | 2.78 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Female | 83 | 2.31 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
| Male | 26 | 1.88 | 50 | 50 |
2.53
Average Family Size
1.77
Average Household Size
67.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11 | 1.29% |
| Associates Degree | 58 | 6.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 153 | 17.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 5.26% |
| High School Graduate | 337 | 39.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 1.75% |
| Some College | 236 | 27.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 731 | 715 | 179 |
| Hispanic | 98 | 91 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 27 | 2 |
| Black | 18 | 15 | 15 |
| Other Race | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 83.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,071 | $76,138 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,250 | $101,250 | $36,875 |
| High School Graduate | $40,429 | $40,556 | $40,294 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,333 | $48,750 | $37,469 |
| Some College | $36,750 | $47,639 | $35,625 |
$43,333
Average Earnings
$48,750
Average Male
$37,469
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.55% of Fowler residents speak only English, while 5.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 871 | 158 | 18.14% |
| Hispanic | 160 | 61 | 38.13% |
| Multiple | 57 | 9 | 15.79% |
| Black | 15 | 8 | 53.33% |
| Native | 9 | 5 | 55.56% |
21.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.9%
Male Poverty Rate
22.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fowler is Native, with 55.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fowler is Multiple, with 15.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45% |
| High School | 23.96% |
| Some College | 23.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 22.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 18.87% |
| Female Employed | 8.21% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,069 | $82,206 |
| Households | $42,083 | $58,986 |
| Married Families | $77,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,625 | $37,171 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.3%
Male Marriage Rate
35.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
86
Number of Veterans
67
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 31 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 28 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86 | 10.4% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 5.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51%
Labor Force Participation
50.6%
Employment Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
57.04%
Born in Fowler
97.18%
Native Born
2.82%
Foreign Born
1%
Non Citizen
1.82%
Naturalized
97.18% of Fowler residents were born in the United States, with 57.04% having been born in Colorado. 1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,121 | -15 | -1.32% |
| 2028 | 1,136 | -15 | -1.3% |
| 2027 | 1,151 | -15 | -1.29% |
| 2026 | 1,166 | -15 | -1.27% |
| 2025 | 1,181 | -15 | -1.25% |
| 2024 | 1,196 | -15 | -1.24% |
| 2023 | 1,211 | -11 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 1,222 | -22 | -1.77% |
| 2021 | 1,244 | -12 | -0.96% |
| 2020 | 1,256 | 108 | 9.41% |
| 2019 | 1,148 | -8 | -0.69% |
| 2018 | 1,156 | 2 | 0.17% |
| 2017 | 1,154 | 5 | 0.44% |
| 2016 | 1,149 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2015 | 1,150 | -8 | -0.69% |
| 2014 | 1,158 | -7 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 1,165 | -10 | -0.85% |
| 2012 | 1,175 | -15 | -1.26% |
| 2011 | 1,190 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1,190 | 0 | 0% |