City profile · Texas · Census ACS 2023

Colorado City, TX

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Colorado City - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

3,973
Residents
$48,173
Median income
$61,100
Median home
$1,091
Median rent (state)

Colorado City - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Colorado City places in the 17th percentile for household income and the 57th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

17th
percentile, household income
1st
percentile, home value
28th
percentile, median rent
57th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Colorado City, TX

Texas's Colorado City is a small town, with 3,973 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. The typical household in Colorado City brings in $48,173 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 2.7%. Colorado City's housing stock carries a median value of $61,100, and the median resident age is 31.9 years. 18.0% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 54.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 1 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 80% from five years earlier. Colorado City reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 1179.7 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score). NOAA puts Colorado City's yearly average temperature at 63.6°F with 22.0 inches of precipitation per year and 1.6 inches of snowfall.

Texas tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 97.1 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,091 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Texas's average monthly utility costs around $223 (state average). Natural-hazard exposure scores 19.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low).

Population

3,973 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Texas

Median Household Income

$48,173 /yr

Poverty 2.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Texas average

How does Colorado City compare to other US cities?

Colorado City measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 17% higher than other cities
Home value 1% pricier than other cities
Median rent 28% pricier than other cities
Safety 57% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Texas, Colorado City ranks #275 of 624 Texas cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Colorado City's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Texas, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

17thIncome percentile
57thSafety percentile

17th percentile nationally for median household income · 57th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Colorado City's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Colorado City's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 53 Avg. percentile National median
Colorado City's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Colorado City's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$61,100 Among the most affordable more affordable than 99% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Colorado City $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Colorado City, TX Colorado City, TX's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Colorado City, TX-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Colorado City, TX median $48,173/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Colorado City, TX's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Colorado City, TX. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 18.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 2.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 54.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
3,973
Median Income
$48,173
Median Home Value
$61,100
Median Age
31.9
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Labor force participation
54.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1179.7
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
225.9
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
953.8
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
63.6°F
Annual Precipitation
22.0"
Annual Snowfall
1.6"

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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3,850 residents3,900 residents3,950 residents4,000 residents4,050 residents 202020212022202320242025 3,997 residents 3,884 residents ▼ -2.8%
Colorado City's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
1
housing units authorized
Single-Family
1
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 5
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 1

Permit volume decreased 80% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
85.1%
Carpool
11.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
2.8%

Based on 1,704 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Texas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$45
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Texas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Texas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Colorado City sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,091/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
19.8 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Texas

Pecan Acres
3,966 people
Castle Hills
3,961 people
Nash
3,952 people
Coleman
3,942 people
Pinehurst
4,008 people
Cisco
3,926 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Colorado City's 3,973 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

South Russell, OH
3,972 people
Metter, GA
3,976 people
Jackson, LA
3,976 people
Magee, MS
3,977 people
Edgefield, SC
3,977 people
Penrose, CO
3,978 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Colorado City's $48,173 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Cherokee, NC
$48,173 median income
Chesterfield, SC
$48,167 median income
Freeport, IL
$48,181 median income
Hampton, AR
$48,182 median income
Belton, SC
$48,164 median income
Ceredo, WV
$48,184 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Colorado City, TX Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Colorado City, TX - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 70.7% 23.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 45.4% White 70.7% Black or African American 1.5% Asian 3.0% American Indian 0.3% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.2% Two or more races 23.3% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Colorado City compares to nearby Texas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Colorado City (this city) 3,973 $48,173
Pecan Acres 3,966 $138,977
Castle Hills 3,961 $95,583
Nash 3,952 $36,705
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TX FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Colorado City, TX?

What is the population of Colorado City, TX? +

Colorado City, TX has a population of 3,973 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Colorado City, TX? +

The median household income in Colorado City is $48,173 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Colorado City? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Colorado City; the closest available measure is the Texas state average, a cost of living index of 97.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Texas vary by metro area.

Is Colorado City, TX safe? +

Colorado City has a total crime rate of 1179.7 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Colorado City, TX? +

Colorado City's median home value sits at $61,100, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Colorado City? +

The average annual temperature in Colorado City runs 63.6°F, 22.0 inches of precipitation, and 1.6 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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