Colorado County, Texas Population 2022
Colorado County, Texas's estimated population is 22,057 with a growth rate of 0.86% 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 5.68% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 2,257 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 7,885 | 5,628 | 249.36% |
| 1870 | 8,326 | 441 | 5.59% |
| 1880 | 16,673 | 8,347 | 100.25% |
| 1890 | 19,512 | 2,839 | 17.03% |
| 1900 | 22,203 | 2,691 | 13.79% |
| 1910 | 18,897 | -3,306 | -14.89% |
| 1920 | 19,013 | 116 | 0.61% |
| 1930 | 19,129 | 116 | 0.61% |
| 1940 | 17,812 | -1,317 | -6.88% |
| 1950 | 17,576 | -236 | -1.32% |
| 1960 | 18,463 | 887 | 5.05% |
| 1970 | 17,638 | -825 | -4.47% |
| 1980 | 18,823 | 1,185 | 6.72% |
| 1990 | 18,383 | -440 | -2.34% |
| 2010 | 20,872 | 2,489 | 13.54% |
| 2011 | 20,806 | -66 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 20,724 | -82 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 20,717 | -7 | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 20,696 | -21 | -0.10% |
| 2015 | 20,951 | 255 | 1.23% |
| 2016 | 21,081 | 130 | 0.62% |
| 2017 | 21,291 | 210 | 1.00% |
| 2018 | 21,305 | 14 | 0.07% |
| 2019 | 21,493 | 188 | 0.88% |
| 2020 | 21,681 | 188 | 0.87% |
| 2021 | 21,869 | 188 | 0.87% |
| 2022 | 22,057 | 188 | 0.86% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,161 | 70.99% |
| Black or African American | 2,723 | 12.75% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 57 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 133 | 0.62% |
| Some Other Race | 2,796 | 13.09% |
| Two or More Races | 487 | 2.28% |
Colorado County, Texas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,442 | 2.83 | 83.6 |
| Married | 3,843 | 3.34 | 90.5 |
| Male | 392 | 3.9 | 93.9 |
| Female | 950 | 4.06 | 75.8 |
| Non Family | 2,257 | 1.25 | 73.4 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,216 | 8.45% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,040 | 7.23% |
| High School Graduate | 5,480 | 38.09% |
| Some College | 2,817 | 19.58% |
| Associates Degree | 1,090 | 7.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,029 | 14.10% |
| Graduate Degree | 715 | 4.97% |
Colorado County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,133 | 8,643 | 2,570 |
| Asian | 43 | 29 | 6 |
| Black | 1,659 | 1,370 | 70 |
| 2+ Races | 358 | 261 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 3,413 | 1,964 | 85 |
| Other Race | 1,445 | 911 | 23 |
| Native American | 57 | 45 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.63%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.14%.
$39,490
Average Earnings
$45,750
Average Male
$30,887
Average Female
Colorado County, Texas Language by Age
Colorado County, Texas Language
79.35% of Colorado County, Texas residents speak only English, while 20.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.13% of the population.
Colorado County, Texas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 133 | 112 | 84.21% |
| Multiple | 464 | 132 | 28.45% |
| Black | 2,681 | 502 | 18.72% |
| White | 11,633 | 877 | 7.54% |
| Other | 241 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 6,226 | 571 | 9.17% |
10.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.69%
Male Poverty Rate
13.47%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Colorado County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Colorado County, Texas is Asian, with 84.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Colorado County, Texas is Hispanic, with 9.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.34%.
Colorado County, Texas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.2%
Male Marriage Rate
45.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Colorado County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 876 | 7.23% |
| Black | 49 | 2.50% |
| Other Race | 13 | 0.74% |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 14.21% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 0.90% |
Colorado County, Texas Veterans by Education
1.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.8%
Labor Force Participation
53.7%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
78.80%
Born in Colorado County, Texas
89.61%
Native Born
10.39%
Foreign Born
6.22%
Non Citizen
4.16%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
89.61% of Colorado County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 78.80% having been born in Texas. 6.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- 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