Coleman, Texas

Coleman is a town in and the county seat of Coleman County, Texas,[5] United States. As of the 2010 census,[6] its population was 4,709.

Coleman, Texas
City
Motto: 
"The Friendliest Town in Texas"
Location of Coleman, Texas
Location of Coleman, Texas
Coordinates: 31°49′40″N 99°25′32″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyColeman
Area
[1]
 • Total6.18 sq mi (16.00 km2)
 • Land6.14 sq mi (15.91 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,696 ft (517 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total4,709
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
4,274
 • Density695.75/sq mi (268.63/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76834
Area code325
FIPS code48-15916[4]
GNIS feature ID2410189[2]
Websitewww.cityofcolemantx.us

Geography

Coleman is located north of the center of Coleman County at 31°49′40″N 99°25′32″W (31.827694, −99.425689).[7] U.S. Routes 84 and 283 pass through the northeastern side of the city. US 84 leads northwest 52 miles (84 km) to Abilene and southeast 30 miles (48 km) to Brownwood, while US 283 leads north 41 miles (66 km) to Baird and south 52 miles (84 km) to Brady.

Coleman has five multipurpose recreational lakes within 30 miles.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Coleman has a total area of 3,950 acres (1,600 ha), of which 20 acres (10 ha) (0.58%) is covered by water.[6]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890906—
19001,36250.3%
19103,046123.6%
19202,868−5.8%
19306,078111.9%
19406,054−0.4%
19506,5307.9%
19606,371−2.4%
19705,608−12.0%
19805,9606.3%
19905,410−9.2%
20005,127−5.2%
20104,709−8.2%
2019 (est.)4,274[3]−9.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2020 census
Coleman racial composition[9]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[lower-alpha 1]
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 2,884 73.72%
Black or African American (NH) 88 2.25%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 17 0.43%
Asian (NH) 17 0.43%
Some Other Race (NH) 20 0.51%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 126 3.22%
Hispanic or Latino 760 19.43%
Total 3,912

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,912 people, 1,758 households, and 1,051 families residing in the city.

2000 census

At the census of 2000, 5,127 people, 2,179 households, and 1,403 families resided in the city. The population density was 831.9 inhabitants per square mile (321.2/km2). The 2,658 housing units averaged 431.3/sq mi (166.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 85.04% White, 2.95% African American, 0.66% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 8.89% from other races, and 2.22% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 16.93% of the population.

Of the 2,179 households, 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were not families. About 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the population was distributed as 25.0% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,769, and for a family was $28,356. Males had a median income of $24,226 versus $15,526 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,752. About 19.3% of families and 24.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.4% of those under age 18 and 14.6% of those age 65 or over, median age 42.6 yrs.

Education

The city is served by the Coleman Independent School District, which has about 1,000 students. During the 2006–2007 academic year, 475 students were in elementary schools, 203 were in junior high, and 274 were in high school.

Notable people

Camp Colorado
Camp Colorado replica administration building

Camp Colorado was established in 1855 and abandoned in 1861. The camp then became headquarters for the Texas Mounted Rifles in 1861 and the Texas Frontier Regiment in 1863.[12]

  • Camp Colorado administration building plaque
    Camp Colorado administration building plaque
  • Camp Colorado CSA marker
    Camp Colorado CSA marker

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Coleman has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.[13]

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Coleman, Texas
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  6. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Coleman city, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  10. http://www.census.gov
  11. "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  12. Texas Historical Marker #5083000657
  13. Climate Summary for Coleman, Texas
  1. Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.[10][11]
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