Colorado · Employment data 2025
Crowley County
About 3 in 10 jobs — 28.8% — are in the top two exposure tiers. That is roughly 320 of 1,121 covered jobs.
This estimates the share of jobs in occupations with high or substantial task overlap in the 2023 ratings. It is not a job-loss forecast.
Limited local data. 54.8% of the employment base had to be estimated from withheld industry counts. Read broad patterns rather than small differences. About this estimate
How the county's jobs are distributed
“Covered jobs” are jobs in unemployment-insurance records; most self-employed work is excluded. The top two tiers make up 28.8% here, compared with 27.4% statewide and 25.9% nationally.
| Tier | Share of jobs | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| high overlap | 5.9% | 66 |
| substantial overlap | 22.9% | 256 |
| some overlap | 26.1% | 293 |
| little overlap | 45.1% | 506 |
Counties with similar job counts: Baca (21.3%), Bent (25.3%), Washington (20.6%). Small differences should not be treated as precise rankings.
Across all of Crowley County's jobs, 5.9% are in high-overlap occupations, 22.9% substantial, 26.1% some, and 45.1% little. Heavily imputed estimate.
County context. Population 5,647. Median annual earnings for workers living here: $34,938 (±$8,872). 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. These are residence-based — they describe the people who live in Crowley County, while the employment figures describe the jobs located in it.
Plate I
Groups with the highest task overlap
- Computer and Mathematical 4.9% of jobs · score 54.6Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Software Developers
- Computer User Support Specialists
- Computer Systems Analysts
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators
- Data Scientists
- Information Security Analysts
- Business and Financial Operations 7.4% of jobs · score 52.6Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Accountants and Auditors
- Project Management Specialists
- Human Resources Specialists
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
- Management Analysts
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents
- Office and Admin Support 13.5% of jobs · score 52.5Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Customer Service Representatives
- Office Clerks, General
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
- Arts, Design, and Media 0.6% of jobs · score 51.5Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Public Relations Specialists
- Coaches and Scouts
- Graphic Designers
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
- Producers and Directors
- Editors
- Life and Physical Science 1.1% of jobs · score 49.7Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
- Chemists
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
- Biological Technicians
| Occupation group | Estimated jobs | Share of county jobs | Mean exposure score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 55 | 4.9% | 54.6 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 83 | 7.4% | 52.6 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 151 | 13.5% | 52.5 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations | 6 | 0.6% | 51.5 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations | 13 | 1.1% | 49.7 |
Plate II
Large groups with lower task overlap
- Protective Service 9.1% of jobs · score 23.9Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Security Guards
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
- Correctional Officers and Jailers
- Firefighters
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
- Transportation and Moving 8.0% of jobs · score 14.6Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
- Stockers and Order Fillers
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
- Light Truck Drivers
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
- Food Preparation and Serving 6.8% of jobs · score 12.1Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Fast Food and Counter Workers
- Waiters and Waitresses
- Cooks, Restaurant
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
- Food Preparation Workers
- Bartenders
- Construction and Extraction 6.0% of jobs · score 7.6Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Construction Laborers
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
- Electricians
- Carpenters
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 4.7% of jobs · score 9.8Largest occupations in this group nationally:
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
| Occupation group | Estimated jobs | Share of county jobs | Mean exposure score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protective Service Occupations | 102 | 9.1% | 23.9 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 90 | 8.0% | 14.6 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 77 | 6.8% | 12.1 |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 67 | 6.0% | 7.6 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 52 | 4.7% | 9.8 |
Plate III
Jobs versus payroll
Measured by payroll rather than headcount, high- and substantial-overlap work is a larger share of Crowley County's economy — exposure here skews toward higher-wage occupations.
- Share of jobs 28.8%
Statewide 27.4%
- Share of payroll 35.2%
Statewide 34.8%
| Measure | Crowley County | Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Share of jobs in high- or substantial-overlap occupations | 28.8% | 27.4% |
| Share of payroll in high- or substantial-overlap occupations | 35.2% | 34.8% |
Plate IV
How Crowley County compares
| Crowley County share | 28.8% |
|---|---|
| Typical (median) Colorado county | 21.2% |
| Colorado overall (employment-weighted) | 27.4% |
| United States overall | 25.9% |
| Lowest county share | 15.9% |
| Highest county share | 35.3% |
Cite this page
Colorado AI Exposure Atlas
Martin, Christopher. “AI Job Exposure in Crowley County, Colorado.” Colorado AI Exposure Atlas, 2026 edition. https://coloradoaiexposureatlas.com/county/crowley/.
2026 Edition · Employment data 2025 · Compiled by Christopher Martin
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