Lake Colorado City, Texas

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Population in 2010: 588.
Males: 378  (64.4%)
Females: 210  (35.6%)
Median resident age:

52.9 years
Texas median age:

35.9 years
Estimated median household income in 2023: $55,657
Lake Colorado City:

$55,657
TX:

$75,780

Estimated per capita income in 2023: $28,513

Lake Colorado City CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2023: $97,712
Lake Colorado City:

$97,712
TX:

$296,900

Mean prices in 2023: all housing units: $139,664; detached houses: $178,915; mobile homes: $77,232

Median gross rent in 2023: $459.

December 2024 cost of living index in Lake Colorado City: 79.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2023: 25.7%
(23.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 13.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 69.9% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Lake Colorado City, TX (2023)
    • 65463.5%White alone
    • 23322.6%Hispanic
    • 12612.2%Two or more races
    • 90.9%Asian alone

Races in Lake Colorado City detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: German (16.8%), Irish (6.2%), American (5.0%), English (4.5%), Scottish (1.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

9 residents are foreign born

This place:

0.9%
Texas:

17.2%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: San Angelo, TX (68.1 miles , pop. 88,439).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fort Worth, TX (211.8 miles , pop. 534,694).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (243.8 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Westbrook, TX (2.1 miles ),
Colorado City, TX (2.3 miles ),
Loraine, TX (3.7 miles ),
Coahoma, TX (4.7 miles ),
Hermleigh, TX (4.7 miles ),
Roscoe, TX (4.9 miles ),
Fluvanna-Sharon Ridge, TX (4.9 miles ),
Sand Springs, TX (5.0 miles )

Latitude: 32.35 N, Longitude: 100.94 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 325

Distribution of median household income in Lake Colorado City, TX in 2023
Distribution of house value in Lake Colorado City, TX in 2023
Unemployment in November 2024:
Here:

4.4%
Texas:

4.2%
Most common industries in Lake Colorado City, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2023
  • Other services, except public administration (18.7%)
  • Retail trade (17.1%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (14.8%)
  • Transportation & warehousing (12.0%)
  • Manufacturing (9.5%)
  • Health care & social assistance (7.6%)
  • Construction (6.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2023
  • Other services, except public administration (24.8%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (19.7%)
  • Transportation & warehousing (12.8%)
  • Retail trade (12.4%)
  • Manufacturing (12.2%)
  • Construction (9.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2023
  • Retail trade (31.6%)
  • Health care & social assistance (24.9%)
  • Transportation & warehousing (9.7%)
  • Educational services (9.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.3%)

Tornado activity:

Lake Colorado City-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Texas state average. It is 3% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/24/1968, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 21.8 miles away from the Lake Colorado City place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/24/1968, a category F3 tornado 23.9 miles away from the place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lake Colorado City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 358% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 48.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/14/1995 at 00:32:56, a magnitude 5.7 (5.6 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, Depth: 11.1 mi) earthquake occurred 202.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/2/1992 at 11:45:35, a magnitude 5.0 (4.6 MB, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 126.5 miles away from Lake Colorado City center
On 9/11/2011 at 12:27:44, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 35.9 miles away from Lake Colorado City center
On 3/26/2020 at 15:16:27, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 5.9 mi) earthquake occurred 187.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 325.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Mitchell County (11) is smaller than the US average (19).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 4, Hurricanes: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Lake Colorado City:

  • MITCHELL COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT Critical Access Hospitals (about 4 miles away; COLORADO CITY, TX)
  • INTERIM HEALTHCARE OF ROTAN (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; COLORADO CITY, TX)
  • INTEGRACARE HOME HEALTH OF COLORADO CITY (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; COLORADO CITY, TX)
  • ACCESSCARE- COLORADO CITY DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; COLORADO CITY, TX)
  • VALLEY FAIR LODGE (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; COLORADO CITY, TX)
  • HEART OF WEST TEXAS HOSPICE (Hospital, about 6 miles away; COLORADO CITY, TX)
  • KRISTI LEE MANOR INC (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; COLORADO CITY, TX)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lake Colorado City:

  • Howard College (about 31 miles; Big Spring, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,587)
  • Angelo State University (about 69 miles; San Angelo, TX; FT enrollment: 6,019)
  • Midland College (about 72 miles; Midland, TX; FT enrollment: 3,650)
  • Abilene Christian University (about 73 miles; Abilene, TX; FT enrollment: 4,025)
  • The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (about 88 miles; Odessa, TX; FT enrollment: 2,982)
  • Odessa College (about 92 miles; Odessa, TX; FT enrollment: 3,107)
  • Texas Tech University (about 102 miles; Lubbock, TX; FT enrollment: 29,251)

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Mitchell County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.2 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

67.3%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.1%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Lake Colorado City:

Marital status in Lake Colorado City, TX
  • Never married: 20.7%
  • Now married: 43.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.4%
  • Divorced: 27.0%

For population 25 years and over in Lake Colorado City:

  • High school or higher: 72.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
Educational Attainment in 2023
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2023
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.7
Texas average:

14.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lake Colorado City, TX (based on Mitchell County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,30914
Catholic1,6502
Mainline Protestant6127
Other-2
None3,832-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
This county:

2.16 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Mitchell County:

1.08 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
This county:

5.39 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
This county:

6.47 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.2%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Mitchell County:

29.1%
Texas:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Mitchell County:

9.7%
Texas:

15.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Lake Colorado City:

  • KVMC (1320 AM; daytime; 1 kW; COLORADO CITY, TX; Owner: JIMLIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCRS (550 AM; 5 kW; MIDLAND, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KGKL (960 AM; 5 kW; SAN ANGELO, TX; Owner: KGKL, INC.)
  • KSNY (1450 AM; 1 kW; SNYDER, TX; Owner: SNYDER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KTKR (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KXOX (1240 AM; 1 kW; SWEETWATER, TX; Owner: STEIN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lake Colorado City:

  • KAUM (107.1 FM; COLORADO CITY, TX; Owner: JAMES G. BAUM)
  • KHYS (100.7 FM; ABILENE, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KEAN-FM (105.1 FM; ABILENE, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBTS (94.3 FM; BIG SPRING, TX; Owner: EQUICOM, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Lake Colorado City:

  • K07TZ (Channel 7; SNYDER, TX; Owner: RAMAR COMMUNICATIONS II, LTD.)
  • K42ET (Channel 42; SNYDER, TX; Owner: RAMAR COMMUNICATIONS II, LTD.)
  • K26DW (Channel 26; SNYDER, TX; Owner: RAMAR COMMUNICATIONS II, LTD.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 20ft / 5.6mTotal length
  • 473Total average daily traffic
  • 70Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,240Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lake Colorado City, TX
  • 59.7%Electricity
  • 30.5%Utility gas
  • 9.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lake Colorado City, TX
  • 84.5%Electricity
  • 8.6%No fuel used
  • 6.9%Utility gas


Lake Colorado City compared to Texas state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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