Coleman County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Coleman County is located in Texas with a total population of 7,765. It is the 178th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Coleman County is 48.5 years. This is 37% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. 11.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Coleman County is $52,364. This is 31% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 33% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.0%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $91,200. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Coleman County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Coleman County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (77.2% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (3.9%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (16.1%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

17.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.6%.