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Colorado City, TX


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Colorado City, Texas

Colorado City, Texas, in Mitchell county, is 66 miles W of Abilene, Texas (center to center) and 207 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. The city has a population of 4,281.

The People and Families of Colorado City

In Colorado City, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Colorado City had a median family income of $27,363.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Colorado City ($2,700). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Colorado City Housing

About 70% of housing units in Colorado City are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Colorado City, 98% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

Colorado City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyColorado City Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Colorado City Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Colorado City, TX

Comparing Colorado City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity108
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Senior Citizens79
Female Share of the Population77
Male Share of the Population44
Age of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size74
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Affordability of Rents67
People Living Alone68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Housing Recently Built41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime68
Low Property Crime46

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