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Coleman County

Texas · 7,684 residents · 1,262.914 sq mi
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Coleman County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,948. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 1,551 residents. 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 $83,100. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.9
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
7,684
−17%since 2000
from 9,235 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.9
+18%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Coleman County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,948
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,658 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,003
+95%since 2000
from $14,911 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,100
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$714
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $310 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
24.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+22%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(7,599)
Black2.2%(199)
Hispanic / Latino14%(1,289)
Asian0.2%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.4%(3,270)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(6,013)
Black1.8%(142)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(1,192)
Asian0.4%(32)
Other3.4%(263)
Diversity Score44.4%(3,409)
Segregation Score19.8%(1,523)
Diversity Score
44
+25%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+29%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2011
from 46.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.8%
−46.4 ptssince 2013
from 71.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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COLEMAN COUNTY VS
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Home value$145,500+75%
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COLEMAN COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coleman County, Texas?

Coleman County, Texas has about 7,684 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Coleman County, Texas?

The typical household in Coleman County, Texas earns about $46,948 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coleman County, Texas expensive?

In Coleman County, Texas, the median home is worth about $83,100, and the typical rent is about $714 a month.

How educated are people in Coleman County, Texas?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Coleman County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coleman County, Texas?

About 14.7% of people in Coleman County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coleman County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Coleman County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,026 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9507Census Tract 9506
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 76834ZIP 76878ZIP 79538ZIP 76828ZIP 76845ZIP 76888ZIP 76884ZIP 76873ZIP 79519
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