Coleman County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Coleman County, Texas has a population of 7,833, the 178th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $49,159 and the median home value is $92,500. The poverty rate is 19.6%.

Coleman County Quick Facts

Population 7,833

Median Household Income $49,15990% MOE ±$3,270

Median Home Value $92,50090% MOE ±$12,863

Poverty Rate 19.6%90% MOE ±6.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 7.7%90% MOE ±4.3 pts

Median Age 48.7 years90% MOE ±0.7 years

Homeownership Rate 77.2%90% MOE ±3.6 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.8%90% MOE ±3.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 86.9%

Cities/Places 4

Population 7,833 178th of 254

Median Income $49,159 37% lower than state

Poverty Rate 19.6%

Unemployment 7.7%

How Coleman County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	8,334	7,833	-6.0%
Median household income	$57,527	$49,159	-14.5%
Median home value¹	$94,149	$92,500	No clear change (-1.8%)
Median gross rent	$892	$653	-26.8%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Coleman

$49,159

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Coleman

$92,500

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 26.0%

$25K-$50K 25.7%

$50K-$100K 29.2%

$100K+ 19.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.6%

$10K-$15K

5.1%

$15K-$20K

10.6%

$20K-$25K

4.7%

$25K-$30K

4.2%

$30K-$35K

7.3%

$35K-$40K

3.3%

$40K-$45K

3.6%

$45K-$50K

7.4%

$50K-$60K

5.5%

$60K-$75K

13.1%

$75K-$100K

10.7%

$100K-$125K

7.6%

$125K-$150K

3.0%

$150K-$200K

4.3%

$200K+

4.3%

Employment

7.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

53.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.2%

Renter 22.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $653/mo 15.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.6%

18-34

14.8%

35-54

22.6%

55-74

30.5%

75+

11.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Coleman County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Coleman	3,973	$34,613	24.7%	$71,900
Santa Anna	1,022	$43,875	24.8%	$58,100
Novice	101	$70,625	18.8%	$29,600
Valera	94	$91,346	0.0%	$41,400

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Population Overview

Coleman County is located in Texas with a total population of 7,833. It is the 178th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Coleman County is 48.7 years. This is 37% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 11.6% 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 $49,159. This is 37% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.6%. This is 42% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.7%. This is 46% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $92,500. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Coleman County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.2% 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 76.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (76.4% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (4.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (16.6%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

16.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Coleman County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Coleman County, Texas?

Coleman County has a population of 7,833, making it the 178th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Coleman County?

The median household income in Coleman County is $49,159 with a poverty rate of 19.6%.

How many cities are in Coleman County, Texas?

Coleman County contains 4 Census-designated places.