Colorado County, Texas
Located in Texas, Colorado County has a population of 21,006 residents and a median age of 43.3 years, making it the #1,823 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 10.7%. The median home value is $209,800, and the median household income is $66,377, which is 12% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Colorado County, 22.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 32.0% below the national average, ranking #1,511 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Colorado County is 74.0 years. 22.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 22.6% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
16.9% of adults in Colorado County smoke , 39.7% are obese , and 20.1% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Colorado County is 8.8 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 22.9 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 27.0 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
22.2% of children in Colorado County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 11.2 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 25.2 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Colorado County is 65.8%. The mean commute time is 27.8 min, which is 0.8% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Colorado County voted Republican with a margin of 57.2%. The vote was 21.1% Dem / 78.3% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 6.6 toward Republicans .
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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.