Colorado County, Texas
Colorado County: County in Texas, United States
About
Colorado County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 20,874 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 21,610 inhabitants. Its county seat is Columbus. The county was created 187 years ago in 1836.
Quick Facts about Colorado County
| Population : | 21,610 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Different from : | Colorado City |
| Area : | 2521 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.4% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.6% |
| Named for : | Colorado River |
| Altitude : | 236 feet / 72 meters |
| Capital : | Columbus |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1836 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 06:35:02 (2nd June 2023) |
| Density : | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.41% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Colorado County is located at 29°37'15"N 96°31'35"W (29.6208200, -96.5262800). It has 2 neighbors: Austin County and Wharton County.
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The largest city of Colorado County is Eagle Lake with a population of 3,770. Other cities include, Columbus population 3,699 and Weimar population 2,230. See all Colorado County cities & populated places.
Colorado County Populated Places
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Colorado County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Lake | 3,770 | City in Polk County, Florida, United States |
| Columbus | 3,699 | City in Colorado County, Texas, United States |
| Weimar | 2,230 | City in Texas, United States |
| Lakeside | 1,586 | Town in Tarrant County, Texas, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Colorado County
Colorado County has 2 neighbours.
- Austin County county in Texas, United States
- Wharton County county in Texas, United States
- Columbus
Demographics
The population of Colorado County increased by 3.41% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 20,874 | - | census |
| 2011 | 20,806 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,724 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,717 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,696 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,951 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,081 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,291 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 21,305 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,493 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,610 | 0.54% | estimation process |
People born in Colorado County (2)
People born in Colorado County, including politician Charles Nagel, football player Dan Edwards, .
List
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
| Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
| Houston | 2,316,120 | County seat of Harris County, Texas; fourth largest city in the United States by population |
| Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
| Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | Second-most populous city in Texas, United States of America |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | County seat of Dallas County, Texas; ninth largest city in the United States by population |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | City in Travis, Hays and Williamson counties, Texas, United States; Texas state capital and Travis County seat |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | City in Texas, USA |
| Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | City in Travis, Hays and Williamson counties, Texas, United States; Texas state capital and Travis County seat |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |
