Colorado County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Colorado County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48089
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 089
Geography
- Land Area
- 960.29 sq mi
- Water Area
- 13.39 sq mi
- Total Area
- 973.69 sq mi
- Latitude
- 29.596296
- Longitude
- -96.508935
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 20,002
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 15,226
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,515 | 72.6% |
| Hispanic | 5,494 | 27.5% |
| White | 11,609 | 58.0% |
| Black | 2,051 | 10.3% |
| Asian | 123 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,780 | 77.4% |
| Hispanic | 3,447 | 22.6% |
| White | 9,695 | 63.7% |
| Black | 1,675 | 11.0% |
| Asian | 206 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 199 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 21,006
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $72,317
- Poverty Rate
- 10.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,199
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,532 | 59.7% |
| Black | 2,159 | 10.3% |
| Asian | 141 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 13,363
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,825 | 28.6% |
| Republican | 7,776 | 58.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,762 | 13.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,455 | 48.3% |
| Female | 6,905 | 51.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,865 | 66.3% |
| Hispanic | 2,337 | 17.5% |
| Black | 454 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 71 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,283
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,474 | 61.7% |
| Hispanic | 606 | 25.9% |
| Black | 157 | 34.6% |
| Asian | 37 | 52.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,481 | 53.9% |
| Female | 3,800 | 55.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,186 (35.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,327 (22.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 10,102
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $205,605
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $863
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.2%
- Work From Home
- 5.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.