Population 7,833 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Coleman County
Household size in Coleman County
| Period | Coleman County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Coleman County has 2.42 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.52, a much bigger shift than nationally. Coleman County has smaller households than the great majority of Texas counties.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Coleman County
| Period | Coleman County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.6 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.7 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.0 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.4 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Coleman County skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.6, in line with the national trend. Of Texas' 254 counties, only 19 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Coleman County
| Period | Coleman County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Coleman County (9.9%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. Coleman County has a lower share of single-parent households than most Texas counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Coleman County
Renters in Coleman County
| Period | Coleman County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.0% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Coleman County is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 71.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 6.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Coleman County
| Period | Coleman County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.6% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.6% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 36.5% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 29.7% of the housing in Coleman County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Coleman County
| Period | Coleman County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +8 | +6 |
Coleman County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1959 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Coleman County
| Period | Coleman County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $450 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $574 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $768 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $715 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$265 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Coleman County pays $715 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $265 a month from 2006–10, a 59% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Coleman County
Bachelor's degrees in Coleman County
| Period | Coleman County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Coleman County: 19.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.7 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Coleman County
| Period | Coleman County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.4% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.1% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.3% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.0% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Coleman County have finished high school as nationally: 88.0%, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in Texas as a whole (85.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 10.6 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Coleman County
| Period | Coleman County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Coleman County: 7.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Coleman County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman County | 2.42 | 49.0 | 9.9% | 22.8% | 29.7% | 1969 | $715 | 19.1% | 88.0% | 7.2% |
| Brown County | 2.48 | 42.8 | 11.6% | 31.7% | 19.7% | 1977 | $939 | 20.3% | 87.7% | 5.1% |
| Runnels County | 2.58 | 42.4 | 12.3% | 25.0% | 23.3% | 1961 | $908 | 19.2% | 86.7% | 4.9% |
| Comanche County | 2.58 | 44.2 | 13.8% | 19.6% | 22.1% | 1977 | $853 | 20.8% | 83.6% | 6.8% |
| Coke County | 2.06 | 48.3 | 8.7% | 28.9% | 26.0% | 1975 | $663 | 23.9% | 88.4% | 6.6% |
| Hamilton County | 2.59 | 44.8 | 6.6% | 21.3% | 27.4% | 1966 | $896 | 27.2% | 89.3% | 6.4% |
| Sterling County | 3.59 | 32.1 | 12.8% | 22.3% | 23.9% | 1983 | $952 | 24.5% | 84.0% | 2.1% |
| Bosque County | 2.46 | 47.4 | 7.9% | 24.2% | 19.1% | 1980 | $979 | 20.0% | 87.6% | 3.8% |
| Glasscock County | 2.31 | 40.0 | 7.3% | 31.5% | 9.9% | 1979 | $642 | 28.7% | 88.4% | 1.0% |
| Hill County | 2.70 | 42.1 | 9.9% | 21.8% | 15.7% | 1984 | $969 | 17.8% | 87.0% | 4.6% |
| Ector County | 2.64 | 32.4 | 17.4% | 35.3% | 7.6% | 1987 | $1,233 | 18.3% | 78.3% | 5.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Edmunds County, SD · Screven County, GA · Sedgwick County, CO · Seminole County, GA · Sequatchie County, TN · Fulton County, KY · Fulton County, AR · Fremont County, ID · Franklin County, TX · Sharp County, AR
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Coleman County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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