Fowler, CO Demographics
A map of Fowler's Population by Race
Fowler, Colorado has an estimated population of 936, a large decrease from the 1,253 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.0% White, 9.8% Hispanic, 3.3% Black, 1.6% Multiracial, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fowler, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Fowler has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fowler, that probability was 37.8% in 2020 and 28.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Fowler is ranked the 232nd most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Fowler was ranked the 205th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Fowler's White Population
786 residents of Fowler, or 84.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fowler is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Fowler ranks 272nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Fowler's White population has declined by an estimated 18.0%. White residents' share of Fowler's population has increased from 76.5% to 84.0%.
Fowler is more White than neighboring Olney Springs (63.2% White), Manzanola (54.3% White), Crowley (32.4% White), Boone (56.1% White), and Ordway (53.9% White).
Fowler's Black Population
31 residents of Fowler, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fowler is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Fowler ranks 300th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Fowler's Black population has grown by an estimated 933.3%. Black residents' share of Fowler's population has increased from 0.2% to 3.3%.
Fowler is more Black than neighboring Olney Springs (0% Black), and Boone (0% Black). Fowler is less Black than neighboring Crowley (5% Black), and Ordway (4.9% Black).
Fowler's Asian Population
0 residents of Fowler, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fowler is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Fowler ranks 354th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Fowler's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Fowler's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Fowler is less Asian than neighboring Ordway (0.5% Asian).
Fowler's Hispanic Population
92 residents of Fowler, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fowler is considerably lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Fowler ranks 160th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Fowler's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 60.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Fowler's population has decreased from 18.7% to 9.8%.
Fowler is less Hispanic than neighboring Olney Springs (33.9% Hispanic), Manzanola (41.6% Hispanic), Crowley (60.3% Hispanic), Boone (43.9% Hispanic), and Ordway (26.6% Hispanic).
Fowler's Native American/Other Population
12 residents of Fowler, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fowler is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Fowler ranks 113th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Fowler's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 36.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fowler's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.
Fowler is more Native American/Other than neighboring Olney Springs (0% Native American/Other), Manzanola (0.6% Native American/Other), and Boone (0% Native American/Other). Fowler is less Native American/Other than neighboring Crowley (1.4% Native American/Other), and Ordway (4.3% Native American/Other).
Fowler's Multiracial Population
15 residents of Fowler, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fowler is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Fowler ranks 342nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Fowler's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 60.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Fowler's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.6%.
Fowler is more Multiracial than neighboring Manzanola (0.3% Multiracial), Crowley (0.9% Multiracial), and Boone (0% Multiracial). Fowler is less Multiracial than neighboring Olney Springs (2.9% Multiracial), and Ordway (9.9% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.