Colorado County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Colorado County, Texas has a population of 21,006, the 116th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $66,377 and the median home value is $209,800. The poverty rate is 10.7%.

Colorado County Quick Facts

Population 21,006

Median Household Income $66,37790% MOE ±$6,733

Median Home Value $209,80090% MOE ±$17,871

Poverty Rate 10.7%90% MOE ±2.5 pts

Unemployment Rate 2.9%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Median Age 43.3 years90% MOE ±0.9 years

Homeownership Rate 79.5%90% MOE ±3.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.9%90% MOE ±3.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 89.6%

Cities/Places 8

Population 21,006 116th of 254

Median Income $66,377 15% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.7%

Unemployment 2.9%

How Colorado 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	21,224	21,006	-1.0%
Median household income	$64,685	$66,377	No clear change (+2.6%)
Median home value¹	$153,100	$209,800	+37.0%
Median gross rent	$879	$926	No clear change (+5.4%)

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

Median Household Income

Colorado

$66,377

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Colorado

$209,800

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.9%

$25K-$50K 20.1%

$50K-$100K 28.2%

$100K+ 35.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.9%

$10K-$15K

3.3%

$15K-$20K

4.3%

$20K-$25K

3.4%

$25K-$30K

3.4%

$30K-$35K

2.6%

$35K-$40K

5.1%

$40K-$45K

3.2%

$45K-$50K

5.9%

$50K-$60K

9.1%

$60K-$75K

8.6%

$75K-$100K

10.6%

$100K-$125K

10.1%

$125K-$150K

6.2%

$150K-$200K

10.9%

$200K+

8.6%

Employment

2.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

56.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.5%

Renter 20.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $926/mo 16.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.3%

18-34

18.2%

35-54

21.3%

55-74

27.1%

75+

10.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Colorado County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Columbus	3,860	$49,418	31.5%	$241,700
Eagle Lake	3,485	$69,205	14.1%	$137,900
Weimar	2,928	$47,548	8.1%	$165,300
Glidden	1,071	$99,276	2.4%	$233,800
Rock Island	414	$43,149	8.9%	$122,800
Garwood	386	$62,024	0.0%	$231,300
Sheridan	208	$61,492	5.8%	$132,800
Nada	177	N/A	17.0%	$161,700

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Population Overview

Colorado County is located in Texas with a total population of 21,006. It is the 116th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Colorado County is 43.3 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 10.1% 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 Colorado County is $66,377. This is 15% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.7%. This is 23% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $209,800. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% 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 53.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 30.5%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

22.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% 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 89.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Colorado 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 Colorado County, Texas?

Colorado County has a population of 21,006, making it the 116th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Colorado County?

The median household income in Colorado County is $66,377 with a poverty rate of 10.7%.

How many cities are in Colorado County, Texas?

Colorado County contains 8 Census-designated places.