Colorado County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48089 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,006 | — | #1,823 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,377 | -11.7% | #1,482 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.3 years | +11.3% | #1,133 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $209,800 | -25.6% | #1,309 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $926 | -20.4% | #1,304 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% | -15.3% | #944 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Colorado County has a population of 21,006, making it the #1,823 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.3 years, which is 11.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Colorado County is $66,377, ranking #1,482 out of 3,222 counties — 11.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.7% and unemployment stands at 2.9%.
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The median home value in Colorado County is $209,800 (-25.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $926/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.5%.
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87.4% of residents in Colorado County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.7% below the national rate.
About Colorado County, Texas
Colorado County, Texas has a total population of 21,006, making it the 1,823rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Colorado County is 43.3 years, which is 11.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Colorado County is $66,377, which ranks #1,482 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9%.
The median home value in Colorado County is $209,800, 25.6% below the national median. Renters in Colorado County pay a median gross rent of $926 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Colorado County, 22.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.8 min.
Colorado County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 53.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (30.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (9.7%).
All data for Colorado County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.