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Arroyo Colorado Estates

Texas · 856 residents · 1.08 sq mi
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With 856 people, Arroyo Colorado Estates is a city in Texas. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 49.3% of people here live below the federal poverty line. The foreign-born share is 38%. Households here earn about 56% less than in Texas as a whole. 79% of homes are owner-occupied.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

856
+13%since 2000
from 755 in 2000
2000 – 2024
793 / sq mi
+10%since 2009
from 724 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
37.1
+65%since 2000
from 22.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.08 sq mi
Population, 20002024
1313866428981K2000201020202024Arroyo Colorado Estates
2024856
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.6%(82)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.8%(41)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1913.6%(116)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3417.4%(149)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.6%(116)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.2%(113)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 642.3%(20)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.8%(135)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.4%(63)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.5%(21)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$34,250
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,069 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$14,252
+139%since 2000
from $5,971 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
49.3%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.362
+66%since 2010
from 0.218 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade28.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information14.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

78.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
21.5% rent
19.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
3.47 people
−22%since 2010
from 4.45 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
0.0%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
66.0%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.4%(26)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino96.6%(729)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(856)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican93%(796)
Salvadoran4.2%(36)
Section 05

Education

3.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
41.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 40.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

87.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
43.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 41.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
56.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
37.7%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
49.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
37.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
0.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
30.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2012
from 20.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
25.5%
−30.2 ptssince 2013
from 55.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
64.4%
+55.3 ptssince 2017
from 9.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
81.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.1% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
18.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2016
from 8.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
81.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2016
from 91.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married37.3%(131)
Married50.7%(178)
Widowed4.8%(17)
Divorced7.1%(25)
Women 15+
Never married44.5%(170)
Married51.3%(196)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced4.2%(16)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

25.5%
−30.2 ptssince 2013
from 55.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
11.8%
−27.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.0% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
14.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
25.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
33.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.6% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
26.4%
−26.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
52.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(5)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 5 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arroyo Colorado Estates, Texas?

Arroyo Colorado Estates, Texas has about 856 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arroyo Colorado Estates, Texas?

The typical household in Arroyo Colorado Estates, Texas earns about $34,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Arroyo Colorado Estates, Texas?

About 3.2% of adults age 25 and over in Arroyo Colorado Estates, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arroyo Colorado Estates, Texas?

About 49.3% of people in Arroyo Colorado Estates, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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