Colorado County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Colorado County is located in Texas with a total population of 20,736. It is the 115th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Colorado County is 43.8 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Colorado County is $68,554. This is 10% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.7%. This is 23% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $194,000. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Colorado County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Colorado County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 30.0%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

24.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% 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 88.4%.