Lake Colorado City, Texas facts for kids
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Lake Colorado City, Texas
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 Lake Colorado City, Texas
Location in Texas
Lake Colorado City, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Mitchell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.121 sq mi (23.62 km2) |
| • Land | 7.755 sq mi (20.09 km2) |
| • Water | 1.366 sq mi (3.54 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,083 ft (635 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 588 |
| • Density | 64.47/sq mi (24.891/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2586945 |
Lake Colorado City is a small community in Mitchell County, Texas, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city does. It's also a "census-designated place," which means the U.S. government counts its population for official records. In 2010, 588 people lived there.
Where is Lake Colorado City?
Lake Colorado City is located in Texas. The U.S. Census Bureau measures the size of places like this. They found that the community covers about 9.121 square miles. Most of this area, about 7.755 square miles, is land. The rest of the area is covered by water, likely from the lake it's named after!
Who Lives There?
Learning about the people who live in a place is called demographics. The U.S. government counts how many people live in different areas every ten years. This is called a census.
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| 2010 | 588 | — | |
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According to the 2010 United States Census, 588 people called Lake Colorado City home. This number helps us understand how the community has grown or changed over time.
