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World Population Review
Colorado County, Texas Population 2021
Colorado County, Texas's estimated population is 21,869 with a growth rate of 0.87% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Colorado County, Texas is the 114th largest county in Texas. The 2010 Population was 20,872 and has seen a growth of 4.78% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,869 | 188 | 0.87% |
| 2020 | 21,681 | 188 | 0.87% |
| 2019 | 21,493 | 188 | 0.88% |
| 2018 | 21,305 | 14 | 0.07% |
| 2017 | 21,291 | 210 | 1.00% |
| 2016 | 21,081 | 130 | 0.62% |
| 2015 | 20,951 | 255 | 1.23% |
| 2014 | 20,696 | -21 | -0.10% |
| 2013 | 20,717 | -7 | -0.03% |
| 2012 | 20,724 | -82 | -0.39% |
| 2011 | 20,806 | -66 | -0.32% |
| 2010 | 20,872 | 2,489 | 13.54% |
| 1990 | 18,383 | -440 | -2.34% |
| 1980 | 18,823 | 1,185 | 6.72% |
| 1970 | 17,638 | -825 | -4.47% |
| 1960 | 18,463 | 887 | 5.05% |
| 1950 | 17,576 | -236 | -1.32% |
| 1940 | 17,812 | -1,317 | -6.88% |
| 1930 | 19,129 | 116 | 0.61% |
| 1920 | 19,013 | 116 | 0.61% |
| 1910 | 18,897 | -3,306 | -14.89% |
| 1900 | 22,203 | 2,691 | 13.79% |
| 1890 | 19,512 | 2,839 | 17.03% |
| 1880 | 16,673 | 8,347 | 100.25% |
| 1870 | 8,326 | 441 | 5.59% |
| 1860 | 7,885 | 5,628 | 249.36% |
| 1850 | 2,257 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.87%
County Website
State
Founded
1837
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
20,872
Growth Since 2010
4.78%
Colorado County, Texas Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,520 | 73.12% |
| Black or African American | 2,740 | 12.91% |
| Some Other Race | 2,488 | 11.72% |
| Two or More Races | 407 | 1.92% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 64 | 0.30% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.02% |
Colorado County, Texas Population by Race
Colorado County, Texas Population Pyramid $2021
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Colorado County, Texas Population by Age
Colorado County, Texas Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,450 | 2.8 | 82.4 |
| Married | 3,895 | 3.22 | 89.7 |
| Non Family | 2,416 | 1.2 | 72.1 |
| Female | 823 | 4.85 | 74.2 |
| Male | 316 | 4.66 | 93 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
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Colorado County, Texas Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,241 | 8.66% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,183 | 8.25% |
| High School Graduate | 4,925 | 34.35% |
| Some College | 2,880 | 20.09% |
| Associates Degree | 1,101 | 7.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,174 | 15.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 834 | 5.82% |
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Colorado County, Texas Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Colorado County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,267 | 8,602 | 2,748 |
| Hispanic | 3,259 | 1,846 | 121 |
| Black | 1,674 | 1,355 | 136 |
| Other Race | 1,408 | 895 | 60 |
| 2+ Races | 154 | 120 | |
| Native American | 64 | 54 | |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60.00%.
Colorado County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
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$35,459
Average Earnings
$40,927
Average Male
$29,439
Average Female
Colorado County, Texas Earnings by Educational Attainment
Colorado County, Texas Language by Age
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Colorado County, Texas Language
78.36% of Colorado County, Texas residents speak only English, while 21.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.20% of the population.
Colorado County, Texas Language
Colorado County, Texas Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,622 | 777 | 6.69% |
| Hispanic | 6,138 | 643 | 10.48% |
| Black | 2,724 | 452 | 16.59% |
| Other | 2,483 | 219 | 8.82% |
| Multiple | 389 | 217 | 55.78% |
10.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.75%
Male Poverty Rate
13.29%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Colorado County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Colorado County, Texas is Multiple, with 55.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Colorado County, Texas is White, with 6.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.51%.
Colorado County, Texas Poverty
Colorado County, Texas Poverty Rate by Education
Colorado County, Texas Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
50.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.8%
Male Marriage Rate
46.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Colorado County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
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Colorado County, Texas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Colorado County, Texas Marital Status by Race
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Colorado County, Texas Marital Status
Colorado County, Texas Veterans by War
Colorado County, Texas Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 875 | 7.14% |
| Hispanic | 97 | 2.35% |
| Other Race | 51 | 2.94% |
| Black | 42 | 2.11% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 18.99% |
Colorado County, Texas Veterans by Race
Colorado County, Texas Veterans by Education
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1.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.80%
Veteran Disability Rate
Colorado County, Texas Veterans by Education
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59%
Labor Force Participation
57%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Colorado County, Texas Employment by Age
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Colorado County, Texas Employment by Race
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Colorado County, Texas 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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90.00%
Native Born
10.00%
Foreign Born
6.63%
Non Citizen
3.36%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.00% of Colorado County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 78.68% having been born in Texas. 6.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Colorado County, Texas Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990