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Colorado City

Texas · 3,991 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 $41,622. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $63,300. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,991
−7%since 2000
from 4,281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
748 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 803 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+2%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Colorado City
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,622
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,842 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,478
+51%since 2000
from $15,591 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade19%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing8%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,300
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$653
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
37.0% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+22%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45%(1,794)
Black5.3%(210)
Hispanic / Latino45.5%(1,815)
Asian1.1%(43)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score70%(2,795)
Diversity Score
70
+6%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+48%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.1%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.8%
−57.8 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colorado City, Texas?

Colorado City, Texas has about 3,991 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Colorado City, Texas earns about $41,622 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 $63,300, and the typical rent is about $653 a month.

How educated are people in Colorado City, Texas?

About 16.6% 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 8.4% 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 758 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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