Crowley County
Crowley County, Colorado
Ordway, CO 81063
Phone: (719) 267-4643
Fax: (719) 267-4608
crowleycounty.net
In southeastern CO, east of Pueblo; organized May 29, 1911 from Otero County. Name Origin: For John H. Crowley (1849-?), state senator from Otero County when Crowley County was formed
Area (sq mi):: 800.33 (land 788.99; water 11.34) Population per square mile: 6.80
Population 2005: 5,401 State rank: 49 Population change: 2000-20005 -2.10%; 1990-2000 39.80% Population 2000: 5,518 (White 66.50%; Black or African American 7.00%; Hispanic or Latino 22.50%; Asian 0.80%; Other 9.20%). Foreign born: 1.10%. Median age: 36.60
Income 2000: per capita $12,836; median household $26,803; Population below poverty level: 18.50% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $15,344-$15,646
Unemployment (2004): 8.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): 4.00% Median travel time to work: 22.20 minutes Working outside county of residence: 38.70%
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