Lake Colorado City is a CDP located in Mitchell County Texas. Lake Colorado City has a 2024 population of 956. Lake Colorado City is currently growing at a rate of 2.91% annually and its population has increased by 58.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 602 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Colorado City is $86,861 with a poverty rate of 25.68%. The median age in Lake Colorado City is 52.3 years: 46 years for males, and 58.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Colorado City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 728 | 72.73% |
| Two or more races | 146 | 14.59% |
| Other race | 96 | 9.59% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.9% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 366 | 2.73 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Non Family | 214 | 1.96 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Married | 145 | 3.75 | 95.9 | 4.1 |
| Male | 5 | 5.2 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 6 | 100 | 0 |
3.8
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
84.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 223 | 27.06% |
| Associates Degree | 65 | 7.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 67 | 8.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 28 | 3.4% |
| High School Graduate | 293 | 35.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 0.85% |
| Some College | 141 | 17.11% |
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 | 629 | 460 | 87 |
| 2+ Races | 146 | 111 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 74 | 48 | 8 |
| Black | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 12 | 8 | 8 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,629 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $51,574 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $2,499 | $2,499 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Some College | $52,639 | $54,083 | $19,583 |
$0
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.91% of Lake Colorado City residents speak only English, while 8.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 651 | 154 | 23.66% |
| Multiple | 146 | 102 | 69.86% |
| Hispanic | 225 | 30 | 13.33% |
25.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.95%
Male Poverty Rate
8.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Colorado City is Multiple, with 69.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Colorado City is Hispanic, with 13.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 56.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61.3% |
| High School | 35.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.32% |
| Some College | 2.91% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 37.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 4.49% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $143,258 | $158,077 |
| Households | $54,286 | $86,861 |
| Married Families | $143,523 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,523 | $36,277 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.7%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
76
Number of Veterans
76
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Vietnam | 15 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 62 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54 | 7.66% |
| Black | 22 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 11.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.2%
Labor Force Participation
65.6%
Employment Rate
2.3%
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
52.85%
Born in Lake Colorado City
99.1%
Native Born
0.9%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.9%
Naturalized
99.1% of Lake Colorado City residents were born in the United States, with 52.85% having been born in Texas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 956 | 27 | 2.91% |
| 2023 | 929 | 26 | 2.88% |
| 2022 | 903 | 151 | 20.08% |
| 2021 | 752 | 150 | 24.92% |
| 2020 | 602 | 109 | 22.11% |
| 2019 | 493 | 71 | 16.82% |
| 2018 | 422 | -18 | -4.09% |
| 2017 | 440 | -13 | -2.87% |
| 2016 | 453 | -65 | -12.55% |
| 2015 | 518 | -146 | -21.99% |
| 2014 | 664 | 88 | 15.28% |
| 2013 | 576 | -92 | -13.77% |
| 2012 | 668 | 73 | 12.27% |
| 2011 | 595 | 7 | 1.19% |
| 2010 | 588 | 0 | 0% |