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Arroyo Colorado Estates

Texas · 856 residents · 1.079 sq mi
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Arroyo Colorado Estates has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 49.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Texas median.

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

Total population
856
+13%since 2000
from 755 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
793 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 700 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
+65%since 2000
from 22.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1313866428981K2000201020202024Arroyo Colorado Estates
2024856
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,250
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,069 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
49.3%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
78.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
21.5% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.0%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.4%(26)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino96.6%(729)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(63)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(856)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
87.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 41.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
37.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
−54.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2012
from 20.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.5%
−18.8 ptssince 2013
from 44.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
64.4%
+55.3 ptssince 2017
from 9.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
18.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2016
from 8.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
81.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2016
from 91.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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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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