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Colorado City

County:
Mitchell County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.332
State:
Texas

Colorado City is a city located in Mitchell County, Texas. Colorado City has a 2026 population of 3,873. It is also the county seat of Mitchell County. Colorado City is currently declining at a rate of -0.54% annually and its population has decreased by -3.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,999 in 2020.

The median household income in Colorado City is $53,448 with a poverty rate of 16.57%. The median age in Colorado City is 34.8 years: 26.8 years for males, and 45.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 128.4 males.

3.9K
Total Population
726
Density (mi²)
-21 -0.54%
Growth

Colorado City Population

Colorado City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,873-21-0.54%
20253,894-21-0.54%
20243,915-88-2.2%
20234,003681.73%
20223,935-78-1.94%
20214,013230.58%
20203,9991443.74%
20193,855250.65%
20183,830-80-2.05%
20173,910-39-0.99%
20163,949-110-2.71%
20154,059-37-0.9%
20144,096210.52%
20134,075-2-0.05%
20124,077-54-1.31%
20114,131-10-0.24%
20104,141-5-0.12%
20004,281-468-9.85%
19904,749-656-12.14%
19805,4051783.41%
19705,227-1,230-19.05%
19606,457-317-4.68%
19506,7741,56129.94%
19405,21354211.6%
19304,67100%

Median Age

Overall: 34.8 years
Female: 45.1 years
Male: 26.8 years

Colorado City Adults

There are 2,967 adults, (708 of whom are seniors) in Colorado City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,741 (43.8%)
Male: 2,235 (56.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Colorado City includes 63.46% White, 7.04% Black or African American, 4.75% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,52363.46%
Two or more races89522.51%
Black or African American2807.04%
Other race1894.75%
Asian781.96%
Native American110.28%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races78219.67%
White70717.78%
Other race1894.75%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,81645.67%
Black or African American2807.04%
Two or more races1132.84%
Asian781.96%
Native American110.28%

Colorado City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Colorado City 's average per capita income is $41,835. Household income levels show a median of $53,448. The poverty rate stands at 16.57%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$95,694-
Families$70,750$87,204
Households$53,448$70,836
Non Families$30,156$39,300

$41,835

Average Income

$53,448

Median Household Income

16.57%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)