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Colmesneil

Texas · 542 residents · 2.001 sq mi
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Colmesneil has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,846. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 96 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $85,000. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
542
−15%since 2000
from 638 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
271 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 319 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+22%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5056047038029011990201020202024Colmesneil
2024642
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,846
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,396 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,809
+154%since 2000
from $11,332 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
16.1% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−7%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(527)
Black10.2%(65)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score36%(230)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(444)
Black7.4%(40)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(19)
Diversity Score39.1%(212)
Diversity Score
39
+9%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+7%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.3%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.4%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colmesneil, Texas?

Colmesneil, Texas has about 542 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colmesneil, Texas?

The typical household in Colmesneil, Texas earns about $48,846 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colmesneil, Texas expensive?

In Colmesneil, Texas, the median home is worth about $85,000, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Colmesneil, Texas?

About 27.3% of adults age 25 and over in Colmesneil, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colmesneil, Texas?

About 11.9% of people in Colmesneil, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colmesneil, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Colmesneil, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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