City

Colorado City, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Mitchell County  ·  Texas

👥7,672Population
💰$55,855Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$84,700Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓20.9%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 62.6% Female 37.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46.7%Hispanic: 37.5%Black: 6.3%Asian: 1.7%Other: 7.1%Race
White46.7%
Hispanic37.5%
Black6.3%
Asian1.7%
Other7.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
14%
25–44
28%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.98
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads20.9% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma134 (2.9%)
HS Graduate1,490 (31.9%)
Some College1,256 (26.9%)
Associates819 (17.5%)
Bachelors268 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree710 (15.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 31.9%Some College: 26.9%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 15.2%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad31.9%
Some College26.9%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate15.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.9%Renter: 20.1%Tenure
Owner79.9%
Renter20.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,855 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$84,700 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$702/mo
Total Housing Units3,084
Vacant Units989

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
58%
About Colorado City, TX

Colorado City is a city in Texas, located in Mitchell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,672 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.4 years.

Economically, Colorado City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,855 is below the national average. Approximately 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Colorado City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $84,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $702 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Colorado City is less-educated. 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 46.7%.

Colorado City, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Colorado City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79512 7,672 $55,855 $84,700 $702 5.5% 20.9% 79.9%