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Lake Colorado City

Texas · 588 residents · 7.758 sq mi
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Lake Colorado City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,662. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $67,200. With a median age of 51.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
588
−1%vs 2011
vs 595 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
76 / sq mi
−1%vs 2011
vs 77 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
51.9
+1%vs 2011
vs 51.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
3645387128851K201020202024Lake Colorado City
2024980
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,662
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $31,917 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,025
+1%vs 2011
vs $22,811 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
+2%vs 2011
vs 0.430 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing24%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $73,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
28.5%
−67.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.4% in 2011
16.0% rent
Vacancy rate
64.8%
+5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.3%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.8%
−13.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−4%vs 2011
vs 2.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(560)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(16)
Diversity Score14.1%(84)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(555)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(33)
Diversity Score22.7%(134)
Diversity Score
23
+62%vs 2011
vs 14 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+42%vs 2011
vs 23.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
+9.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.6%
−11.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.2%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.6% in 2011
Female
49.8%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.4% in 2011
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Colorado City, Texas?

Lake Colorado City, Texas has about 588 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Colorado City, Texas earns about $30,662 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Colorado City, Texas expensive?

In Lake Colorado City, Texas, the median home is worth about $67,200.

How educated are people in Lake Colorado City, Texas?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Colorado City, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Colorado City, Texas?

About 8.1% of people in Lake Colorado City, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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