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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Colorado City

Texas · 4,749 residents · 5.332 sq mi
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Colorado City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,098. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $23,800. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,749
+11%vs 2000
vs 4,281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
891 / sq mi
+11%vs 2000
vs 803 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.8
−2%vs 2000
vs 36.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Colorado City
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,098
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,842 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,288
−47%vs 2000
vs $15,591 in 2000
US average: $14,340
27.5%
+6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$23,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$239
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $405 in 2000
US average: $450
74.0%
+4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.7% in 2000
26.0% rent
1.5
+18%vs 2000
vs 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.1%(2,445)
Black4.9%(211)
Hispanic / Latino36.3%(1,552)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score66%(2,826)
1990
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(3,737)
Black6.5%(310)
Hispanic / Latino33.2%(1,575)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.8%(702)
Diversity Score71.8%(3,408)
72
+9%vs 2000
vs 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
54.2%
−15.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.4%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.2 min
−22%vs 2000
vs 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Colorado City, Texas?

Colorado City, Texas has about 4,749 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Colorado City, Texas?

The typical household in Colorado City, Texas earns about $16,098 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colorado City, Texas expensive?

In Colorado City, Texas, the median home is worth about $23,800, and the typical rent is about $239 a month.

How educated are people in Colorado City, Texas?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Colorado City, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colorado City, Texas?

About 27.5% of people in Colorado City, 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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