Colorado County Demographics

A map of Colorado County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	11,178	11,761	53.2%	57.2%
Hispanic	6,409	5,990	30.5%	29.1%
Black	2,040	2,222	9.7%	10.8%
Multiracial	1,115	450	5.3%	2.2%
Asian	141	80	0.7%	0.4%
Native American/Other	123	54	0.6%	0.3%

Colorado County, Texas has an estimated population of 21,006, a slight increase from the 20,557 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.2% White, 30.5% Hispanic, 9.7% Black, 5.3% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Colorado County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Colorado has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Colorado County, that probability was 57.6% in 2020 and 61.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Colorado County is ranked the 116th most populous county in Texas, out of 254 counties. Colorado County was ranked the 116th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Colorado County's White Population

11,178 residents of Colorado County, or 53.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Colorado County is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Colorado County ranks 133rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Colorado County's White population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. White residents' share of Colorado County's population has decreased from 57.2% to 53.2%.

Colorado County is more White than neighboring Wharton County (43.3% White). Colorado County is less White than neighboring Austin County (60.4% White), Lavaca County (71.5% White), Fayette County (69.5% White), and Washington County (61.4% White).

Colorado County's Black Population

2,040 residents of Colorado County, or 9.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Colorado County is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Colorado County ranks 45th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Colorado County's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.2%. Black residents' share of Colorado County's population has decreased from 10.8% to 9.7%.

Colorado County is more Black than neighboring Austin County (7.9% Black), Lavaca County (3.6% Black), and Fayette County (5.6% Black). Colorado County is less Black than neighboring Wharton County (10.9% Black), and Washington County (14.2% Black).

Colorado County's Asian Population

141 residents of Colorado County, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Colorado County is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Colorado County ranks 175th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Colorado County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 76.3%. Asian residents' share of Colorado County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Colorado County is more Asian than neighboring Wharton County (0.5% Asian), Lavaca County (0.3% Asian), and Fayette County (0.3% Asian). Colorado County is less Asian than neighboring Austin County (0.8% Asian), and Washington County (1.4% Asian).

Colorado County's Hispanic Population

6,409 residents of Colorado County, or 30.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Colorado County is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Colorado County ranks 119th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Colorado County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Colorado County's population has increased from 29.1% to 30.5%.

Colorado County is more Hispanic than neighboring Austin County (27.8% Hispanic), Lavaca County (20.1% Hispanic), Fayette County (22.1% Hispanic), and Washington County (18.5% Hispanic). Colorado County is less Hispanic than neighboring Wharton County (42% Hispanic).

Colorado County's Native American/Other Population

123 residents of Colorado County, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Colorado County is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Colorado County ranks 240th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Colorado County's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 127.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Colorado County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Colorado County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Austin County (0.5% Native American/Other), Wharton County (0.3% Native American/Other), Lavaca County (0.2% Native American/Other), and Fayette County (0.2% Native American/Other).

Colorado County's Multiracial Population

1,115 residents of Colorado County, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Colorado County is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Colorado County ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 254 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Colorado County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 147.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Colorado County's population has increased from 2.2% to 5.3%.

Colorado County is more Multiracial than neighboring Austin County (2.6% Multiracial), Wharton County (2.9% Multiracial), Lavaca County (4.3% Multiracial), Fayette County (2.3% Multiracial), and Washington County (3.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.