State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
737.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.95%
Growth Since 2010
-5.19%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Colorado City, Texas Population 2021
3,931
Colorado City is a city located in Mitchell County Texas. It is also the county seat of Mitchell County. With a 2020 population of 3,931, it is the 426th largest city in Texas and the 5470th largest city in the United States . Colorado City is currently growing at a rate of 0.95% annually but its population has decreased by -5.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,146 in 2010. Colorado City reached it's highest population of 6,774 in 1950. Spanning over 5 miles, Colorado City has a population density of 737 people per square mile.
The average household income in Colorado City is $61,677 with a poverty rate of 11.39%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $670 per month, and the median house value is $65,200. The median age in Colorado City is 32 years, 29.4 years for males, and 35.3 years for females.
Colorado City Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Colorado City was:
- White: 86.48%
- Black or African American: 5.41%
- Other race: 4.54%
- Native American: 2.47%
- Asian: 0.77%
- Two or more races: 0.33%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Colorado City, Texas is 3,931 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 3,820.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 4,146.
Colorado City, Texas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,390 | 86.48% |
| Black or African American | 212 | 5.41% |
| Some Other Race | 178 | 4.54% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 97 | 2.47% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.77% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 0.33% |
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Colorado City Population by Race
Colorado City Population Pyramid $2021
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Colorado City Population by Age
Colorado City Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,385 | 2.74 | 71.2 |
| Married | 621 | 3.76 | 83.7 |
| Non Family | 580 | 1.27 | 57.8 |
| Female | 107 | 3.36 | 81.3 |
| Male | 77 | 4.65 | 57.1 |
3.61
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
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Colorado City Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 175 | 7.71% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 202 | 8.89% |
| High School Graduate | 983 | 43.28% |
| Some College | 361 | 15.90% |
| Associates Degree | 201 | 8.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 244 | 10.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 105 | 4.62% |
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Colorado City Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Colorado City Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,223 | 1,100 | 232 |
| Hispanic | 915 | 669 | 109 |
| Black | 145 | 137 | 8 |
| Other Race | 123 | 32 | |
| Native American | 49 | 49 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.97%.
Colorado City Educational Attainment by Race
Colorado City Earnings by Educational Attainment
Colorado City Language by Age
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Colorado City Language
77.40% of Colorado City residents speak only English, while 22.60% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.60% of the population.
Colorado City Language
Colorado City Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,570 | 199 | 12.68% |
| Hispanic | 1,864 | 169 | 9.07% |
| Other | 174 | 146 | 83.91% |
| Black | 182 | 49 | 26.92% |
11.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.25%
Male Poverty Rate
15.48%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Colorado City
The race most likely to be in poverty in Colorado City is Other, with 83.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Colorado City is Hispanic, with 9.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.49%.
Colorado City Poverty
Colorado City Poverty Rate by Education
Colorado City Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.9%
Male Marriage Rate
45.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Colorado City Married by Age and Sex
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Colorado City Marriage
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 15-19.
Colorado City Marital Status by Race
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Colorado City Marital Status
Colorado City Veterans by War
Colorado City Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 149 | 6.20% |
| Native American | 12 | 15.58% |
Colorado City Veterans by Race
Colorado City Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
Colorado City Veterans by Education
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53.5%
Labor Force Participation
50.7%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
Colorado City Employment by Age
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Colorado City Employment by Race
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Colorado City Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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94.67%
Native Born
5.33%
Foreign Born
2.68%
Non Citizen
2.65%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.67% of Colorado City residents were born in the United States, with 84.18% having been born in Texas. 2.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Colorado City Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,931 | 37 | 0.95% |
| 2020 | 3,894 | 37 | 0.96% |
| 2019 | 3,857 | 37 | 0.97% |
| 2018 | 3,820 | -86 | -2.20% |
| 2017 | 3,906 | -44 | -1.11% |
| 2016 | 3,950 | -109 | -2.69% |
| 2015 | 4,059 | -38 | -0.93% |
| 2014 | 4,097 | 22 | 0.54% |
| 2013 | 4,075 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2012 | 4,077 | -52 | -1.26% |
| 2011 | 4,129 | -13 | -0.31% |
| 2010 | 4,142 | -139 | -0.33% |
| 2000 | 4,281 | -468 | -1.03% |
| 1990 | 4,749 | -656 | -1.29% |
| 1980 | 5,405 | 178 | 0.34% |
| 1970 | 5,227 | -1,230 | -2.09% |
| 1960 | 6,457 | -317 | -0.48% |
| 1950 | 6,774 | 1,561 | 2.65% |
| 1940 | 5,213 | 542 | 1.10% |
| 1930 | 4,671 | 0.00% |