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 $49,436 with a poverty rate of 26.28%. The median age in Fowler is 53.3 years: 50.2 years for males, and 57.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fowler was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,009 | 90.49% |
| Two or more races | 58 | 5.2% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 1.97% |
| Other race | 13 | 1.17% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.72% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.45% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 575 | 1.87 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Non Family | 333 | 1.11 | 70 | 30 |
| Married | 152 | 2.89 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Female | 63 | 3 | 38.1 | 61.9 |
| Male | 27 | 2.74 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
2.81
Average Family Size
1.87
Average Household Size
66.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 14 | 1.67% |
| Associates Degree | 62 | 7.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 135 | 16.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 44 | 5.26% |
| High School Graduate | 352 | 42.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 1.08% |
| Some College | 221 | 26.4% |
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 | 679 | 666 | 147 |
| Hispanic | 114 | 104 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 26 | 2 |
| Black | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Other Race | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,724 | $73,673 | $75,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,071 | $91,250 | $37,188 |
| High School Graduate | $33,088 | $0 | $33,529 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,563 | $41,375 | $32,614 |
| Some College | $25,096 | $27,222 | $21,058 |
$36,563
Average Earnings
$41,375
Average Male
$32,614
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.8% of Fowler residents speak only English, while 6.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 833 | 182 | 21.85% |
| Hispanic | 191 | 74 | 38.74% |
| Multiple | 58 | 15 | 25.86% |
| Black | 22 | 11 | 50% |
| Native | 8 | 5 | 62.5% |
26.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.99%
Male Poverty Rate
25.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fowler is Native, with 62.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fowler is White, with 21.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 19.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50% |
| Some College | 31.99% |
| High School | 31.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 22.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 25.72% |
| Female Employed | 9.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,375 | $66,985 |
| Households | $38,162 | $49,436 |
| Married Families | $70,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,521 | $34,855 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.6%
Male Marriage Rate
36.0%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
102
Number of Veterans
86
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 32 |
| Vietnam | 26 |
| Korea | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 35 to 54 | 29 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99 | 11.77% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 3.23% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 11.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
36.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.4%
Labor Force Participation
45%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
55.25%
Born in Fowler
96.59%
Native Born
3.41%
Foreign Born
0.99%
Non Citizen
2.42%
Naturalized
96.59% of Fowler residents were born in the United States, with 55.25% having been born in Colorado. 0.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
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% |