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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Colorado City

Texas · 4,281 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 $22,842. Population has declined 10% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $28,500. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,281
−10%since 1990
from 4,749 in 1990
1990 – 2025
803 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 891 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.5
+2%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Colorado City
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,842
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,098 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,591
+88%since 1990
from $8,288 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.6%
−6.9 ptssince 1990
from 27.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$28,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$405
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $239 in 1990
US average: $602
69.7%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.0% in 1990
30.3% rent
1.2
−16%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

11.1%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.0%
+15.8 ptssince 1990
from 54.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
+27%since 1990
from 11.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Colorado City, Texas?

Colorado City, Texas has about 4,281 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Colorado City, Texas earns about $22,842 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 $28,500, and the typical rent is about $405 a month.

How educated are people in Colorado City, Texas?

About 11.1% 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 20.6% of people in Colorado City, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colorado City, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Colorado City, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 468 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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