The Town FilesColorado County, Texas
21,006 people. The median home is worth $209,800 (typical Texas town: $184,100) and the median household earns $66,377.
Towns in Colorado County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 3,699 | $241,700 | $49,418 | 34.6 |
| Eagle Lake | 3,442 | $137,900 | $69,205 | 30.8 |
People and housing
| Colorado County | Typical Texas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $209,800 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $926 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $66,377 | $65,842 |
| Median age | 43.3 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.7% | 13.1% |
Jobs and pay
7,491 jobs in 2024, average pay $53,442 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 212 storm events in Colorado County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Colorado County has been included in 20 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| August 25, 2017 | Hurricane | DR-4332: Hurricane Harvey |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).