Colorado City is a city located in Mitchell County Texas. Colorado City has a 2024 population of 3,983. It is also the county seat of Mitchell County. Colorado City is currently declining at a rate of -0.1% annually and its population has decreased by -0.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,997 in 2020.
The average household income in Colorado City is $66,824 with a poverty rate of 11.74%. The median age in Colorado City is 31.9 years: 25.9 years for males, and 45 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Colorado City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,807 | 70.65% |
| Two or more races | 924 | 23.26% |
| Asian | 120 | 3.02% |
| Black or African American | 59 | 1.49% |
| Other race | 49 | 1.23% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,063 | 3.62 | 74.3 | 25.7 |
| Married | 448 | 4.77 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Non Family | 393 | 1.25 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
| Female | 209 | 5.24 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Male | 13 | 9.23 | 100 | 0 |
4.75
Average Family Size
3.62
Average Household Size
74.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 89 | 3.81% |
| Associates Degree | 71 | 3.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 188 | 8.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 232 | 9.92% |
| High School Graduate | 810 | 34.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 281 | 12.01% |
| Some College | 668 | 28.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,084 | 932 | 189 |
| Hispanic | 948 | 779 | 120 |
| 2+ Races | 521 | 462 | 111 |
| Asian | 84 | 49 | 0 |
| Black | 54 | 40 | 0 |
| Other Race | 49 | 40 | 0 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 21.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,290 | $0 | $66,290 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $40,882 | $103,514 |
| High School Graduate | $20,581 | $0 | $18,882 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,286 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,272 | $41,431 | $27,431 |
| Some College | $41,422 | $41,635 | $39,625 |
$40,272
Average Earnings
$41,431
Average Male
$27,431
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.18% of Colorado City residents speak only English, while 22.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,749 | 275 | 15.72% |
| White | 1,695 | 176 | 10.38% |
| Multiple | 883 | 138 | 15.63% |
11.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.44%
Male Poverty Rate
10.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Colorado City is Hispanic, with 15.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Colorado City is White, with 10.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.94% |
| High School | 9.71% |
| Some College | 6.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 14.52% |
| Female Employed | 4.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,241 | $83,473 |
| Households | $48,173 | $66,824 |
| Married Families | $89,271 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,723 | $35,173 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.4%
Male Marriage Rate
36.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
152
Number of Veterans
152
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 69 |
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| Vietnam | 20 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 89 |
| 75+ | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 139 | 6.64% |
| Asian | 13 | 10.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60%
Labor Force Participation
54.9%
Employment Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.93%
Born in Colorado City
97.31%
Native Born
2.69%
Foreign Born
0.28%
Non Citizen
2.42%
Naturalized
97.31% of Colorado City residents were born in the United States, with 77.93% having been born in Texas. 0.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,966 | -4 | -0.1% |
| 2028 | 3,970 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2027 | 3,973 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2026 | 3,976 | -4 | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 3,980 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2024 | 3,983 | -4 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 3,987 | 62 | 1.58% |
| 2022 | 3,925 | -85 | -2.12% |
| 2021 | 4,010 | 13 | 0.33% |
| 2020 | 3,997 | 142 | 3.68% |
| 2019 | 3,855 | 25 | 0.65% |
| 2018 | 3,830 | -80 | -2.05% |
| 2017 | 3,910 | -39 | -0.99% |
| 2016 | 3,949 | -110 | -2.71% |
| 2015 | 4,059 | -37 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 4,096 | 21 | 0.52% |
| 2013 | 4,075 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2012 | 4,077 | -54 | -1.31% |
| 2011 | 4,131 | -10 | -0.24% |
| 2010 | 4,141 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,281 | -468 | -9.85% |
| 1990 | 4,749 | -656 | -12.14% |
| 1980 | 5,405 | 178 | 3.41% |
| 1970 | 5,227 | -1,230 | -19.05% |
| 1960 | 6,457 | -317 | -4.68% |
| 1950 | 6,774 | 1,561 | 29.94% |
| 1940 | 5,213 | 542 | 11.6% |
| 1930 | 4,671 | 705 | 17.78% |