Colorado City, Texas facts for kids
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Colorado City, Texas
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Downtown Colorado City
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Location of Colorado City, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Mitchell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.33 sq mi (13.81 km2) |
| • Land | 5.33 sq mi (13.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,067 ft (630 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,146 |
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3,857 |
| • Density | 723.37/sq mi (279.28/km2) |
| • Demonym | Colorado Citian |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79512
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| Area code(s) | 325 |
| FIPS code | 48-16120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1333141 |
| Website | www.coloradocitytexas.org |
Colorado City ( KOL-ə-RAY-də) is a city in and the county seat of Mitchell County, Texas, United States. Its population was 4,146 at the 2010 census.
Geography
Colorado City is located at 32°23′46″N 100°51′44″W / 32.39611°N 100.86222°W (32.396163, -100.862137). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.3 square miles (14 km2), all of it land.
Colorado City is situated along the Colorado River to the west and Lone Wolf Creek to the east.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Colorado City has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 1,582 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,840 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,766 | −4.0% | |
| 1930 | 4,671 | 164.5% | |
| 1940 | 5,213 | 11.6% | |
| 1950 | 6,774 | 29.9% | |
| 1960 | 6,457 | −4.7% | |
| 1970 | 5,227 | −19.0% | |
| 1980 | 5,405 | 3.4% | |
| 1990 | 4,749 | −12.1% | |
| 2000 | 4,281 | −9.9% | |
| 2010 | 4,146 | −3.2% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 3,857 | −7.0% | |
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As of the census of 2010, 4,146 people, 1,646 households, and 1,124 families resided in the city. The population density was 809.2 people per square mile (312.5/km2). There were 2,076 housing units at an average density of 392.4 per square mile (151.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 76.71% White, 5.09% African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 14.62% from other races, and 2.59% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 36.25% of the population.
Of the 1,646 households, 34.2% had children under 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were not families. About 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the city, the age distribution was 28.5% under 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $22,842, and for a family was $27,363. Males had a median income of $22,272 versus $20,037 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,591. About 18.7% of families and 20.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.2% of those under age 18 and 23.9% of those age 65 or over.
Gallery
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Colorado City welcome sign
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Downtown Colorado City
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US post office in Colorado City
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City Hall in Colorado City
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Kiwanis Park in Colorado City
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Mitchell County Courthouse in Colorado City
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First United Methodist Church in Colorado City
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First Baptist Church in Colorado City is located adjacent to the United Methodist Church.
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Colorado, Texas was the name of the post office in Colorado City from 1881 until 1939.
Education
Colorado City is served by the Colorado Independent School District.
Notable people
- Dick Compton, played for the Detroit Lions, Houston Oilers, and the Pittsburgh Steelers, graduated from Colorado High School
- Martin Dies Jr., U.S. Congressman, was born in Colorado City
- Margaret Formby is the founder of the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame in Fort Worth
- Hollis Gainey, member of world record 440 and 880 relays at the University of Texas, graduated from Colorado High School
- George H. Mahon, U.S. Representative; was raised in Mitchell County and is honored with a statue in front of the courthouse
- Don Maynard, a Pro Football Hall of Fame member, graduated from Colorado High School
See also
In Spanish: Colorado City (Texas) para niños
