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Prowers County, CO market data
How Prowers County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 11,884
- −1.1% since 2020
- Households
- 4,733
- Median household income
- $53,508
- +27.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $160,600
- Jobs located here
- 4,547
- Highest market score
- 49
- Doctors, dentists and clinics, #1,243 of 2,394 scored counties
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What this means
Prowers County has an estimated 11,884 people and 4,733 households. Population estimates show Prowers County declined 1.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Prowers County is $53,508, 34% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 27.6%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Prowers County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 110, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (73).
Of the business types scored in Prowers County, medical and dental practices (49), real estate businesses (46) and sit-down restaurants (43) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For medical and dental practices, that ranks #1,243 of 2,394 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (5.6 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for salons, barbers and spas (28% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Prowers County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Prowers County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 49 | #1,243 of 2,394 | 30 | 63.4 | $172K | 112 | 3 |
| Real estate | 46 | #1,312 of 2,229 | 16 | 33.8 | Index only | 105 | 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 43 | #1,498 of 2,405 | 23 | 48.6 | $655K | 99 | 5 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 36 | #1,896 of 2,385 | 16 | 33.8 | $245K | 115 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 34 | #1,898 of 2,176 | 13 | 27.5 | Index only | 103 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 31 | #1,756 of 2,088 | 7 | 14.8 | $517K | 78 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 30 | #2,012 of 2,378 | 13 | 27.5 | $384K | 86 | 8 |
| Hair salons | 29 | #2,048 of 2,339 | 10 | 21.1 | $391K | 91 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 26 | #2,135 of 2,401 | 23 | 48.6 | $217K | 81 | 14 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 25 | #2,110 of 2,402 | 15 | 31.7 | $1.7M | 50 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 22 | #2,038 of 2,210 | 12 | 25.4 | $589K | 67 | 3 |
| Gyms | 21 | #1,660 of 1,792 | 6 | 12.7 | $603K | 46 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 21 | #1,929 of 2,087 | 9 | 19.0 | $785K | 62 | 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 20 | #2,286 of 2,405 | 52 | 109.9 | $290K | 78 | 22 |
| Pet businesses | 19 | #2,123 of 2,200 | 8 | 16.9 | $458K | 52 | 4 |
| Grocery stores | 16 | #1,937 of 2,070 | 5 | 10.6 | $5M | 54 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | 13 | #1,477 of 1,490 | 5 | 10.6 | $1M | 43 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 13 | #2,038 of 2,063 | 6 | 12.7 | $2.5M | 68 | 6 |
| Insurance agencies | 13 | #2,221 of 2,272 | 20 | 42.3 | $467K | 37 | 12 |
| Home repair trades | 12 | #2,048 of 2,057 | 9 | 19.0 | $1.2M | 50 | 10 |
| Convenience stores | 12 | #2,169 of 2,261 | 9 | 19.0 | $2.8M | 36 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 12 | #2,178 of 2,222 | 13 | 27.5 | $1.2M | 38 | 11 |
| Gas stations | 12 | #2,324 of 2,358 | 29 | 61.3 | $454K | 19 | 11 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.5 | $3.8M | 91 | 6 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.5 | $1.3M | 77 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.5 | $1.3M | 41 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 8.5 | $916K | 34 | 4 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.3 | $1.7M | 174 | 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.3 | $3.7M | 30 | 4 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.3 | $241K | 36 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.3 | $3.7M | 77 | 6 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.3 | Index only | 62 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.3 | $5M | 99 | 11 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.3 | $1.7M | 96 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.3 | $3.7M | 43 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 6.3 | $1.3M | 149 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.2 | $2.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.2 | $2.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.2 | $2.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.2 | $3.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.2 | $2.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 4.2 | $2.5M | Too few | 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $3.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $2.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $7.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $3.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $3.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 2.1 | $3.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Prowers County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $5M | $1,055 | 110 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $13.2M | $2,781 | 107 |
| Food away from home | $15.1M | $3,185 | 78 |
| Groceries | $25.2M | $5,331 | 84 |
| Personal care products and services | $3.9M | $827 | 82 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.3M | $478 | 82 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.6M | $765 | 78 |
| Medical and dental services | $5.1M | $1,087 | 84 |
| Pets | $3.7M | $774 | 85 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $7.1M | $1,493 | 73 |
| Vehicle insurance | $9.3M | $1,971 | 101 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $11M | $2,314 | 77 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $5.2M | $1,091 | 77 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $72.9M | $15,398 | 92 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Prowers County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 11,884−1.1% since 2020
- Households
- 4,733
- Median age
- 37.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 67%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 1,638 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 7
- Median household income
- $53,508+27.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $81,349
- Median home value
- $160,600
- Jobs located here
- 4,547
- Daytime population
- 11,144Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Prowers County, CO growing?
Population estimates put Prowers County at 11,884 people in 2025, down 1.1% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 4,733 households. Median household income rose 27.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Prowers County, CO spend?
Households in Prowers County spend about $72.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $25.2M on groceries and $15.1M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Prowers County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 110, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (73).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Prowers County, CO?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Prowers County are for medical and dental practices (49), real estate businesses (46) and sit-down restaurants (43). Prowers County ranks #1,243 of 2,394 scored counties for medical and dental practices.
How does Prowers County, CO compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Prowers County is $53,508 a year, 34% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $160,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Prowers County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (5.6 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for salons, barbers and spas (28% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 23 of the 56 business types have a score in Prowers County, each ranked against other counties.
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