Collingsworth County, Texas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Collingsworth County, Texas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Collingsworth County, Texas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Collingsworth County, Texas. The estimated population of Collingsworth County, Texas is 2,948 people, with a median age of 39.

We can look at the total population in Collingsworth County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,948
+0.31%
-2.58%
2020
2,939
 -1.01% -
2019
2,969
 -0.9% -
2018
2,996
 -0.99% -
2017
3,026
 - -

Population of Collingsworth County, Texas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
57.5%
60.3%
 -4.64%
Black/African American
8.9%
3.5%
 +154.29%
Native
0.7%
4.3%
 -83.72%
Hispanic
31.5%
31.3%
 +0.64%
Asian
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.8%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.6%
0.6%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Collingsworth County, Texas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39 -2.74% 38 -0.26% 43.1 +0.94%
2020 40.1 +1.26% 38.1 +7.02% 42.7 -3.39%
2019 39.6 +1.02% 35.6 -4.3% 44.2 +8.33%
2018 39.2 -1.51% 37.2 -2.62% 40.8 -1.69%
2017 39.8 - 38.2 - 41.5 -

The median age of Collingsworth County, Texas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 221 -2.14% 197 -10.08% 215 174
10 to 19 182 +42.73% 199 -1.9% 268 185
20 to 29 143 4.32% 185 -14.33% 143 154
30 to 39 248 -24.47% 150 +10.6% 191 165
40 to 49 104 +87.64% 147 +38.52% 210 206
50 to 59 273 -67.24% 206 -2.94% 124 179
60 to 69 211 1.21% 189 -1.14% 201 177
70+ 126 -4.25% 245 -3.54% 120 236

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Collingsworth County, Texas is $42,446.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Collingsworth County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $40,417.00
  • 45 to 64
    $53,244.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,930.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Collingsworth County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Collingsworth County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Collingsworth County, Texas is currently $65,187.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.47% of households in Collingsworth County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Collingsworth County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    29.72%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.41%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.84%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    3.61%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.11%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.84%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.47%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Collingsworth County is $27,358.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Collingsworth County by the total population of Collingsworth County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Collingsworth County, Texas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Collingsworth County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.04%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35.51%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.77%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35.91%
  • Less than high school diploma
    11.77%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Collingsworth County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Collingsworth County over the age of 16 is 2,256.

Of those people, a total of 66.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Collingsworth County is 62.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 150 50.00% 21.30%
20 to 24 years 227 99.60% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 70 70.00% 2.00%
30 to 34 years 62 82.30% 7.80%
35 to 44 years 499 70.50% 10.80%
45 to 54 years 327 77.10% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 187 78.10% 6.80%
60 to 64 years 177 89.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 367 31.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 190 33.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Collingsworth County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,574 66.90% 6.10%
Black or African American 214 48.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 19 63.20% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 23 0.00% 0.00%
Other 156 60.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 270 83.30% 2.20%
Hispanic or Latino 657 79.50% 8.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,336 63.70% 2.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Collingsworth County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Collingsworth County is 1,419, with median earnings of $29,667.00.

Women in Collingsworth County, Texas earning approximately 75.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,419 $29,667.00
Male 683 $34,306.00
Female 736 $25,771.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 132 $66,071.00
Business and Financial 47 $39,554.00
Computer and Mathematical 43 $130,759.00
Architecture and Engineering 23 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 20 $43,333.00
Legal 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 44 $46,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 15 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 124 $122,724.00
Healthcare Support 35 $18,867.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 16 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 108 $7,381.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 78 $18,333.00
Personal Care and Service 69 $25,039.00
Sales 181 $12,436.00
Office and Administrative Support 149 $30,556.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 84 $21,875.00
Construction and Extraction 80 $33,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 40 $32,083.00
Production 94 $16,198.00
Transportation and Material Moving 33 $52,019.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 99 $70,486.00 33 $26,964.00
Business and Financial 16 $43,750.00 31 $39,554.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $41,250.00 28 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 3 $0.00 20 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 6 $0.00 14 $29,583.00
Legal 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 15 $0.00 29 $28,281.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 14 $0.00 1 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 124 $122,724.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 35 $18,867.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 55 $0.00 53 $16,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 52 $14,470.00 26 $23,750.00
Personal Care and Service 16 $0.00 53 $25,664.00
Sales 73 $55,521.00 108 $10,890.00
Office and Administrative Support 3 $0.00 146 $30,615.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 77 $22,148.00 7 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 80 $33,750.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 36 $0.00 4 $0.00
Production 70 $16,823.00 24 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 33 $52,019.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,053 households in Collingsworth County, with an average household size of 2.75 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 712 families in Collingsworth County with an average family size of 3.3 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 474 104 134 341
Average Household Size 3.75 1.98 3.49 1.3
Total Families 474 104 134 0
Average Household Size 3.6 1.98 3.28 0

Poverty

Of the 712 families in Collingsworth County, 22.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Collingsworth County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,544 housing units in Collingsworth County, Texas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,053 68.20%
Vacant 491 31.80%

13.54% of the total 1,544 housing units in Collingsworth County are rental units. This is approximately 209 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 812 are occupied by the owner - or 52.59% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Collingsworth County is $534.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Collingsworth County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    32
  • Less than $500
    73
  • $500 to $999
    136
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Collingsworth County is $65,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Collingsworth County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    314
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    235
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    117
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    58
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    50
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    24
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    10
  • $1,000,000 or more
    4

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Collingsworth County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Collingsworth County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    432
  • 1940 to 1949
    168
  • 1950 to 1959
    228
  • 1960 to 1969
    207
  • 1970 to 1979
    217
  • 1980 to 1989
    85
  • 1990 to 1999
    19
  • 2000 to 2009
    84
  • 2010 to 2013
    104
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Collingsworth County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    88
  • 1 vehicle available
    291
  • 2 vehicles available
    398
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    276

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Collingsworth County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Collingsworth County that commute to work in a particular way.

15.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Collingsworth County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    173
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    474
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    101
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    179
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    7
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    17
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    111
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    17
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    49
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    121
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    7
  • 90 or more minutes
    6

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Collingsworth County, Texas in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Collingsworth County, Texas

We have data for 6 places in Collingsworth County, Texas. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.