Ordway Town, Colorado
As of the census of 2000, there were 1248 people, 485 households, and 317 families residing in the town. The population density was 1613.4 people per square mile (622.94/kmē), making its Colorado's 100th most densely populated town. There were 543 housing units at an average density of 705.2 per square mile (272.28/kmē). The average household size was 2.47 people, and the average family size was 3.09 people. In the town the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.2 males. The median age is 37.1 years, The median age of males and females living in Ordway Town was 34.9 and 38.9 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 1058 White, 5 Black or African American, 31 American Indian, 5 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 34 from two or more races and 115 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $23967, it is Colorado's 27th poorest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $29107, making it the 29th lowest town by median family income in Colorado. The per capita income for the town was $14334, making it the 74th lowest town by per capita income in Colorado. The median income was $16743, The median income for males was $20156 versus $11136 for females.
In 2000, 360 pupils and students, of which 46.67% are male and 53.33% are female, 28.85% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.67% nursery or pri school, 6.39% kindergarten, 50% elementary school, 25.56% high school and 11.39% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1248 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1248 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1249 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1196 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1187 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1169 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1175 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1143 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1123 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1107 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1098 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 13 | 11 | 24 |
| Kindergarten | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| Elementary school | 86 | 94 | 180 |
| High school | 42 | 50 | 92 |
| College or graduate school | 15 | 26 | 41 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordway town, Colorado | $23967 | $29107 | $14334 |
| Crowley County, Colorado | $26803 | $32162 | $12836 |
| Colorado, United States | $47203 | $55883 | $24049 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |