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Mitchell County, TX
4 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Mitchell County, Texas.
Population
9,018
Land area
911sq mi
People per sq mi
10
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Mitchell County
Mitchell County at a glance
- Mitchell County is 91% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,550 a year, 23% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $85,800 (70% below Texas) and median rent is $524 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Colorado City (3,976), Lake Colorado City (980) and Loraine (813).
Local data for Mitchell County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mitchell County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,550
Poverty rate
13.8%
Median home value
$85,800
Median rent
$524/mo
Homeownership
78.7%
Bachelor's or higher
11.5%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
22.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,889), German Americans (1,175), Irish Americans (716).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,777
2,152 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,239
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$46.4M
FY 2026, $5,162 per person
PPP loans
$8.2M
147 loans, 898 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$14.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Mitchell County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled13.1%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mitchell County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
396
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 28°F
22.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mitchell County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
24.2%
U.S. 11.1% +13.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Mitchell County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Mitchell County, TX?
- Colorado City is the largest city or town in Mitchell County, with about 3,976 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Mitchell County?
- Mitchell County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 79512, 79532, 79565.
- What is the population of Mitchell County, TX?
- About 9,018 people live in Mitchell County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Mitchell County?
- Mitchell County borders Howard County, Scurry County, Nolan County, Fisher County, Coke County, Sterling County, Borden County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023