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Coahoma, TX
Town in Howard County, Texas.
Population
749
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
609
ZIP codes
0
Coahoma and its ZIP codes
Coahoma at a glance
- Coahoma is about 5.3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,828 a year, 12% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,700 (39% below Texas) and median rent is $1,171 a month.
Local data for Coahoma, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Coahoma, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,828
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$172,700
Median rent
$1,171/mo
Homeownership
81.8%
Bachelor's or higher
19.7%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (187), German Americans (136), Irish Americans (100).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Howard County. PPP loans are for Coahoma.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,437
11,977 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,048
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$179M
FY 2026, $5,131 per person
How people get to work
Coahoma, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.6%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Coahoma, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
485
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
47
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 31°F
19.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Coahoma, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.3%
U.S. 11.1% +7.2 pts
Cities near Coahoma
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sand SpringsCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 2.6 |
| Big SpringCity | 11 mi | 19.1 |
| ForsanCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| WestbrookCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Lake Colorado CityCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 7.8 |
| Colorado CityCity | 27 mi | 5.3 |
| AckerlyCity | 29 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Coahoma, TX in?
- Coahoma is in Howard County, Texas.
- What is the population of Coahoma, TX?
- About 749 people live in Coahoma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Coahoma?
- Nearby places include Sand Springs (2.8 mi), Big Spring (11 mi), Forsan (13 mi), Westbrook (18 mi), Lake Colorado City (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023