Colorado County, Texas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Colorado 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 Colorado County, Texas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Colorado County, Texas. The estimated population of Colorado County, Texas is 20,559 people, with a median age of 42.6.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
20,559
 -3.74% -1.69%
2020
21,357
+0.63%
-
2019
21,224
+0.96%
-
2018
21,022
+0.52%
-
2017
20,913
 - -

Population of Colorado 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
54.7%
57%
 -4.04%
Black/African American
12.2%
13%
 -6.15%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
31%
28.9%
 +7.27%
Asian
0.7%
0.1%
 +600.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
0.9%
 +33.33%
Other
0.2%
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 Colorado 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 42.6 -1.16% 41.6 -1.19% 44 0%
2020 43.1 +0.47% 42.1 +1.45% 44 -1.12%
2019 42.9 +0.94% 41.5 +2.47% 44.5 +0.45%
2018 42.5 -2.07% 40.5 -4.71% 44.3 -0.23%
2017 43.4 - 42.5 - 44.4 -

The median age of Colorado 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 1,549 -11.21% 1,120 +37% 1,359 1,590
10 to 19 1,290 +20.7% 1,501 -4.14% 1,531 1,427
20 to 29 1,160 -18.59% 1,024 -19.91% 948 830
30 to 39 1,038 +10.21% 956 +7.59% 1,111 1,021
40 to 49 1,083 -1.35% 1,237 -30.5% 1,039 895
50 to 59 1,410 -10.34% 1,336 +1.42% 1,264 1,347
60 to 69 1,778 -9.21% 1,661 -7.01% 1,616 1,525
70+ 1,179 +15.08% 1,591 +8.2% 1,344 1,712

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Colorado County, Texas is $55,945.00.

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 Colorado County.

  • Under 25
    $44,368.00
  • 25 to 44
    $55,573.00
  • 45 to 64
    $64,857.00
  • 65 and over
    $49,665.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Colorado 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 Colorado County, Texas is currently $82,577.00.

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.

5.86% of households in Colorado 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 Colorado County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.23%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.13%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.57%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.14%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.76%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.30%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.86%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Colorado County is $32,015.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Colorado 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 Colorado 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
    5.06%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.78%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.80%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.64%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.73%

Employment

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

The total population of Colorado County over the age of 16 is 16,130.

Of those people, a total of 56.70% 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 Colorado County is 54.20%.

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 1,478 44.50% 17.50%
20 to 24 years 716 87.80% 7.80%
25 to 29 years 1,062 70.60% 12.40%
30 to 34 years 1,144 76.10% 3.80%
35 to 44 years 1,980 81.70% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 2,293 79.30% 4.50%
55 to 59 years 1,260 67.20% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,715 71.30% 1.60%
65 to 74 years 2,586 24.00% 3.10%
75 years and over 1,896 6.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Colorado 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 11,559 55.70% 4.60%
Black or African American 1,893 70.60% 7.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 47 12.80% 0.00%
Asian 41 68.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 2,197 53.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 393 43.80% 8.10%
Hispanic or Latino 4,400 56.70% 1.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,657 54.40% 5.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Colorado 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 Colorado County is 8,743, with median earnings of $35,709.00.

Women in Colorado County, Texas earning approximately 62.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,743 $35,709.00
Male 4,846 $43,952.00
Female 3,897 $27,569.00

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 1,011 $63,630.00
Business and Financial 265 $52,053.00
Computer and Mathematical 86 $82,652.00
Architecture and Engineering 142 $86,318.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 88 $19,274.00
Community and Social Service 125 $50,636.00
Legal 13 $0.00
Educational and Library 456 $42,794.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 158 $158,221.00
Healthcare Practitioners 910 $34,806.00
Healthcare Support 230 $14,401.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 23 $0.00
Law Enforcement 73 $57,311.00
Food Preparation and Serving 340 $14,786.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 338 $18,485.00
Personal Care and Service 151 $12,596.00
Sales 1,100 $17,311.00
Office and Administrative Support 679 $35,737.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 215 $31,563.00
Construction and Extraction 623 $33,183.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 466 $51,970.00
Production 456 $44,038.00
Transportation and Material Moving 320 $51,447.00

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 698 $63,580.00 313 $63,657.00
Business and Financial 168 $71,917.00 97 $50,286.00
Computer and Mathematical 54 $83,864.00 32 $16,905.00
Architecture and Engineering 142 $86,318.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 26 $31,711.00 62 $0.00
Community and Social Service 45 $51,597.00 80 $50,192.00
Legal 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 55 $43,533.00 401 $39,676.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 11 $0.00 147 $158,345.00
Healthcare Practitioners 160 $62,917.00 750 $33,956.00
Healthcare Support 69 $0.00 161 $16,964.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 17 $66,563.00 56 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 130 $21,419.00 210 $13,962.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 232 $30,061.00 106 $15,833.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 151 $12,596.00
Sales 515 $35,313.00 585 $10,841.00
Office and Administrative Support 207 $43,750.00 472 $34,015.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 204 $31,181.00 11 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 554 $33,846.00 69 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 441 $58,558.00 25 $0.00
Production 391 $47,917.00 65 $21,595.00
Transportation and Material Moving 295 $52,270.00 25 $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 6,999 households in Colorado County, with an average household size of 2.9 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 4,811 families in Colorado County with an average family size of 3.57 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 3,836 353 622 2,188
Average Household Size 3.48 4.22 4.31 1.26
Total Families 3,836 353 622 0
Average Household Size 3.43 4.03 4.15 0

Poverty

Of the 4,811 families in Colorado County, 4.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Colorado 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 10,047 housing units in Colorado County, Texas.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,999 69.66%
Vacant 3,048 30.34%

9.85% of the total 10,047 housing units in Colorado County are rental units. This is approximately 990 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,823 are occupied by the owner - or 57.96% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Colorado County is $845.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Colorado 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
    186
  • Less than $500
    212
  • $500 to $999
    480
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    253
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    45
  • $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 Colorado County is $161,200.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    879
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,111
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    698
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    854
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    956
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    930
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    189
  • $1,000,000 or more
    206

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,007
  • 1940 to 1949
    718
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,179
  • 1960 to 1969
    657
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,094
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,593
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,390
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,627
  • 2010 to 2013
    748
  • 2014 or later
    34

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 Colorado County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    404
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,740
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,138
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,717

Commuting to Work

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

28 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Colorado 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
    620
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,713
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,020
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    963
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    923
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    382
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    501
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    105
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    199
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    665
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    751
  • 90 or more minutes
    486

Summary

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

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Places in Colorado County, Texas

We have data for 8 places in Colorado County, Texas. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.