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Coldspring, TX

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

1,274
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

42.4
years ∙ half population younger than 42.4, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
60.3%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

1.9%
foreign-born population
98.1%Native
1.9% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Coldspring is a city within San Jacinto County, Texas, United States.
Location
City in San Jacinto County, TX, US
Co-ordinates
DEC30.589300° N, 95.131181° W
DMS30° 35′ 21.48″ N, 95° 07′ 52.25″ W

Population Density & area

684.9/sq mi (264.9/km²)
Total Area
1.86 sq mi (4.82 km²)
Land Area
1.86 sq mi (4.81 km²) · 99.77%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0.01 km²) · 0.23%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

35.6% male
Male 35.6%
Female 64.4%
males per 100 females
Coldspring 55.4
San Jacinto County 101.7
Texas 99.6

Nativity

1.9%
foreign-born population
98.1%Native
1.9% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Coldspring 1.9%
San Jacinto County 8.9%
Texas 17.6%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

42.4
years ∙ half population younger than 42.4, half older
Coldspring
42.4
San Jacinto County
44
Texas
35.6

Dependency ratio

Low High
69.6
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Coldspring 69.6
San Jacinto County 75.7
Texas 62.4

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Coldspring San Jacinto County Texas
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 19.9% 21.5% 25%
Working age (18-64) 59% 56.9% 61.6%
Senior (65+) 21.1% 21.6% 13.4%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 69.6 75.7 62.4
Child dependency ratio 33.8 37.8 40.6
Old-age dependency ratio 35.8 37.9 21.8
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
53.8%
Black
31%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
8.9%
Other
6.3%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
60.3%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Coldspring 60.3%
San Jacinto County 48.1%
Texas 67.1%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Coldspring population
Coldspring San Jacinto County Texas
Hispanic or Latino 8.9% 19.2% 39.7%
Mexican 6.9% 14.3% 32.1%
Puerto Rican 1% 0.7% 0.8%
Cuban 0% 0.4% 0.5%
Other Hispanic / Latino 1% 3.8% 6.3%
Not Hispanic or Latino 91.1% 80.8% 60.3%
One race 84.8% 77.9% 57.2%
White 53.8% 68.8% 39.1%
Black or African American 31% 8.7% 11.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Asian 0% 0.3% 5.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0.1%
Some Other Race 0% 0% 0.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 6.3% 2.9% 3.1%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

60% family
Family 60%
Non family 40%
% family households
Coldspring 60%
San Jacinto County 75.6%
Texas 67.7%

Average household size

2.47
persons per household
Coldspring
2.47
San Jacinto County
2.6
Texas
2.69

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Coldspring population
Coldspring San Jacinto County Texas
Total households 480 10,881 10,992,816
Average houshold size 2.47 2.6 2.69
Family households 288 8,227 7,443,447
Average family size 3.07 2.95 3.3
Married couple family 98 6,103 5,376,819
Other families 190 2,124 2,066,628
Male householder 19 912 591,475
Female householder 171 1,212 1,475,153
Non-family households 192 2,654 3,549,369
One-person households 164 2,282 2,885,361
Male householder 42 1,305 1,366,738
Senior (65+) living alone 20 659 338,159
Female householder 122 977 1,518,623
Senior (65+) living alone 60 513 643,272
Other living arrangements 28 372 664,008

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

540
housing units
Coldspring 540
San Jacinto County 15,011
Texas 12,128,515

Occupancy status

88.9% occupied
Occupied 88.9%
Vacant 11.1%
vacancy rate
Coldspring 11.1%
San Jacinto County 27.5%
Texas 9.4%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

55%
Single family houses
Single family houses
55%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
26.3%
Mobile homes
17%
Boat, RV, van, etc
1.7%

Median Year Built

1990
Half of houses were built before 1990, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
5.6%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
19.2%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
41.3%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
33.9%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Coldspring San Jacinto County Texas
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 4.9 5.1 5.4
1–3 rooms 27.4% 11.9% 17.1%
4–6 rooms 49.9% 66.2% 52.8%
7+ rooms 22.6% 21.9% 30.1%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 1.9% 1.4% 3%
1 bedroom 14.3% 5% 12.7%
2 bedrooms 43.1% 28.6% 21%
3 bedrooms 35.2% 53.3% 39.5%
4+ bedrooms 5.6% 11.6% 23.9%
At a glance
Median year built 1990 1992 1992
Total housing units 540 15,011 12,128,515
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

51% owners
Renter-occupied 49%
Owner-occupied 51%
homeownership rate
Coldspring 51%
San Jacinto County 84.6%
Texas 62.6%

Average household size

2.91
Owner-occupied
2.01
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Coldspring 2.91
San Jacinto County 2.62
Texas 2.87

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Coldspring San Jacinto County Texas
Total occupied units 480 10,881 10,992,816
Year moved in
2020 or later 36.5% 25% 30.1%
2010 to 2019 34.8% 37.3% 40.4%
2000 to 2009 15.4% 19.7% 15.4%
1999 or earlier 13.4% 17.9% 14.1%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 92.5% 93% 95.2%
1.01 to 1.50 3.5% 5.2% 3.2%
1.51 or more 4% 1.8% 1.6%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 11.5% 4.2% 5.4%
1 vehicle 41.5% 26.5% 33%
2 vehicles 31.3% 41.7% 39.3%
3 or more vehicles 15.8% 27.7% 22.3%
House heating fuel used
Gas 9.6% 15.9% 37.4%
Electricity 89.6% 81.1% 61.2%
Solar 0% 0.1% 0.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 0% 0.1%
All other fuels 0.8% 2.2% 0.4%
No fuel used 0% 0.8% 0.6%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 1.9% 0.8% 0.5%
Lacking complete kitchen 3.1% 1.4% 0.8%
No telephone service available 0% 2.3% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$216,800
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Coldspring
$216,800
San Jacinto County
$209,300
Texas
$283,800

Housing Cost Burden

35.5%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
35.5%
Owners without a mortgage
9.9%
Renters
47.4%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Coldspring San Jacinto County Texas
Property value
Median Value $216,800 $209,300 $283,800
Under $100,000 26.5% 24.4% 13.3%
$100,000 - $200,000 16.7% 23.6% 17.9%
$200,000 - $300,000 35.9% 21.6% 22.1%
$300,000 - $500,000 15.5% 21.6% 28%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 4.5% 6.3% 14.9%
$1,000,000 and more 0.8% 2.5% 3.7%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 38% 46.3% 56%
Without a mortgage 62% 53.7% 44%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,258 $1,677 $2,106
Without a mortgage $435 $564 $678
Gross rent
Median rent $777 $1,060 $1,403

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

14.8%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Coldspring 14.8%
San Jacinto County 16.2%
Texas 33.8%

Adults without a high school diploma

10.2%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Coldspring 10.2%
San Jacinto County 17.1%
Texas 14.1%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

294
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
0%
K–12
78.6%
College / Undergraduate
21.4%
Graduate / Professional
0%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

18.3%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Coldspring
18.3%
San Jacinto County
26%
Texas
36.3%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Coldspring San Jacinto County Texas
Total enrolled (age 3+) 294 5,967 7,886,029
Nursery / preschool 0% 7.7% 5.6%
K–12 78.6% 75.7% 70.6%
Kindergarten 5.1% 7.5% 5.4%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 26.5% 25% 21.1%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 19.4% 20.9% 21.8%
High School: Grades 9–12 27.6% 22.4% 22.3%
College or graduate school 21.4% 16.6% 23.9%
College, undergraduate 21.4% 15.2% 18.9%
Graduate, professional school 0% 1.4% 5%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 18.3% 26% 36.3%
School type
Public school 95.6% 83.2% 86.9%
Private school 4.4% 16.8% 13.1%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

905
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
9th-12th, no diploma
6.6%
HS graduate
42.1%
Some college no degree
27.4%
Associates degree
5.4%
Bachelors degree
11%
Graduate or professional degree
3.8%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
63.6% · 36.4%
9th-12th, no diploma
33.3% · 66.7%
HS graduate
28.9% · 71.1%
Some college no degree
25.4% · 74.6%
Associates degree
38.8% · 61.2%
Bachelors degree
34% · 66%
Graduate or professional degree
32.4% · 67.6%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Coldspring San Jacinto County Texas
Population (25+) 905 20,035 19,717,474
Less than 9th grade 3.6% 8.3% 7.3%
9th–12th, no diploma 6.6% 8.8% 6.8%
High school diploma or GED 42.1% 38.1% 24.3%
Some college, no degree 27.4% 21.6% 20.1%
Associate's degree 5.4% 7% 7.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher 14.8% 16.2% 33.8%
Bachelor's degree 11% 9.7% 21.5%
Graduate or professional 3.8% 6.5% 12.3%
High School or higher 89.7% 82.9% 86%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$35,365
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$20,083
Some college or associates
$48,009
Bachelors degree
$43,750
Graduate or professional degree
$—

Poverty Rate

2.4%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
51.3%
HS graduate
29.9%
Some college or associates
7.2%
Bachelors degree or higher
2.4%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Coldspring San Jacinto County Texas
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $35,365 $44,443 $51,033
Less than high school graduate $— $30,026 $30,970
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $20,083 $37,768 $37,956
Some college or associate's degree $48,009 $45,963 $46,890
Bachelor's degree $43,750 $54,392 $70,006
Graduate or professional degree $— $46,417 $87,663
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 51.3% 31.8% 24.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 29.9% 18% 14.8%
Some college or associate's degree 7.2% 9.9% 9.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher 2.4% 3.6% 4.5%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

1,078
residents 16 years and over
Coldspring 1,078
San Jacinto County 22,956
Texas 23,528,174

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
37.2%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Coldspring 37.2%
San Jacinto County 48.6%
Texas 61.3%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

35
years ∙ half are younger than 35, half older
Coldspring
35
San Jacinto County
42.9
Texas
39
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

40.4% male
Male 40.4%
Female 59.6%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Coldspring 59.6
San Jacinto County 40.3
Texas 45.8

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Coldspring
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Coldspring San Jacinto County Texas
Total labor force 468 12,013 15,354,652
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 3.6% 1.8% 4%
20 to 24 years 11.3% 11% 10.1%
25 to 29 years 17.9% 9% 11.5%
30 to 34 years 12% 9.7% 12%
35 to 44 years 14.7% 18.9% 22.8%
45 to 54 years 25.2% 20.2% 19.6%
55 to 59 years 4.5% 9.7% 8.1%
60 to 64 years 4.3% 12% 6.4%
65 to 74 years 6.4% 6% 4.6%
75 years and over 0% 1.7% 0.8%
Gender composition
Male 40.4% 59.7% 54.2%
Female 59.6% 40.3% 45.8%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

43.4%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Coldspring
43.4%
San Jacinto County
52.3%
Texas
65.3%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

54.6%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
38.1%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Coldspring 38.1%
San Jacinto County 41.8%
Texas 59.3%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Coldspring
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Coldspring San Jacinto County Texas
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 23.9% 20.4% 35.4%
20 to 24 years 52% 71.7% 74.7%
25 to 29 years 60.4% 79.8% 82.4%
30 to 34 years 86.2% 74% 82.8%
35 to 44 years 61.1% 73.6% 82.4%
45 to 54 years 74.2% 72.8% 81.2%
55 to 59 years 18.6% 52.2% 73.7%
60 to 64 years 42.6% 61.8% 59.9%
65 to 74 years 18.1% 19.2% 28.6%
75 years and over 0% 8.7% 8.1%
LFPR by gender
Male 54.6% 63.1% 71.3%
Female 38.1% 41.8% 59.3%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 50% 50.6% 63.4%
Black or African American 36.2% 56.4% 67.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 43.8% 68.1%
Asian —% 39.8% 68%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 67.2%
Some Other Race 0% 62.4% 67.3%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 30.3% 57% 66.6%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3% 62.2% 67.1%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

14.3%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Coldspring
14.3%
San Jacinto County
6.8%
Texas
5.3%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

14.8%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
14%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Coldspring 14.8%
San Jacinto County 7.5%
Texas 5.1%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Coldspring
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Coldspring San Jacinto County Texas
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 28.8% 15%
20 to 24 years 47.2% 6.3% 9.2%
25 to 29 years 0% 1.3% 5.8%
30 to 34 years 7.1% 14.9% 5%
35 to 44 years 21.7% 5.5% 4.3%
45 to 54 years 12.7% 6.2% 3.8%
55 to 59 years 38.1% 5.2% 3.7%
60 to 64 years 0% 6.1% 3.7%
65 to 74 years 0% 7.1% 3.9%
75 years and over —% 1.9% 3.9%
By gender
Male 14.8% 7.5% 5.1%
Female 14% 5.7% 5.4%
By race, ethnicity
White 11.1% 5.6% 4.4%
Black or African American 19.2% 15.8% 8.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 32.4% 5.1%
Asian —% 0% 4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 4.9%
Some Other Race —% 5.8% 5.2%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 29.6% 5.9% 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6% 7% 5.6%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

401
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Coldspring 401
San Jacinto County 11,161
Texas 14,431,125
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

52%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Coldspring 52%
San Jacinto County 67%
Texas 74%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Coldspring, TX workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 6 workers
are employed in Educational services
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Educational services 18%
Transportation and warehousing 15.5%
Accommodation and food services 10.5%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Transportation and warehousing employs the most men — 21.1% of 161 employed male workers
Female
Educational services employs the most women — 25.8% of 240 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Coldspring
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Coldspring San Jacinto County Texas
Total employed population 401 11,161 14,431,125
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0.5% 0.9% 0.7%
Mining and logging 0.7% 1.9% 1.5%
Construction 6% 16% 8.5%
Manufacturing 5% 7.3% 8.6%
Wholesale trade 8% 1.2% 2.3%
Retail trade 8.7% 8.4% 11%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 15.5% 7% 5.7%
Utilities 0% 3% 1%
Information 4.2% 1.6% 1.6%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 0% 3.9% 5.1%
Real estate and leasing 0% 2.7% 2%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 6.5% 3.6% 8.2%
Corporate management 0% 0% 0.2%
Administrative and waste services 2.5% 6.4% 4.5%
Education and health services
Educational services 18% 9.4% 9.5%
Health care and social assistance 5.2% 10.8% 12.1%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0% 0.6% 1.5%
Accommodation and food services 10.5% 6.2% 6.9%
Other services 1.2% 6.7% 4.9%
Government 7.5% 2.4% 4.1%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

63.1% Private
Government 33.4%
Private Employment 63.1%
Self Employed 3.5%
Private employment (%)
Coldspring 63.1%
San Jacinto County 71.7%
Texas 75.2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

3.5%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 0.2%
Unincorporated business 2.7%
Unpaid family workers 0.5%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Coldspring
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Coldspring San Jacinto County Texas
Private wage & salary 63.1% 71.7% 75.2%
For-profit company employees 61.8% 68.5% 69.2%
Not-for-profit employees 1.2% 3.2% 6.1%
Self-employed 3.5% 15% 10.7%
Incorporated business 0.2% 4.1% 3.6%
Unincorporated business 2.7% 10.5% 6.9%
Unpaid family workers 0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Government 33.4% 13.3% 14.1%
Local government 18.5% 6.7% 7.6%
State government 6.2% 4.5% 4%
Federal government 8.7% 2.1% 2.4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

2.3% WFH
Work from home 2.3%
Commute to work 97.7%
Working from home (%)
Coldspring 2.3%
San Jacinto County 7.6%
Texas 14.4%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

35.7 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Coldspring 35.7
San Jacinto County 40.6
Texas 26.7
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Coldspring
Employed residents 16+.
Coldspring San Jacinto County Texas
Total employed population 401 11,161 14,431,125
Worked from home 2.3% 7.6% 14.4%
Drove Alone 79% 78.6% 71.4%
Carpooled 11.6% 10.1% 10%
Public transportation 0% 0% 0.9%
Walked 0.5% 0.7% 1.5%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 6.6% 2.9% 1.8%
Commuting population 387 9,845 12,229,639
Mean travel time (minutes) 35.7 40.6 26.7
Less than 5 minutes 10.9% 5.3% 2.8%
5 to 14 minutes 12.7% 9.3% 21.9%
15 to 29 minutes 27.9% 21.9% 36.2%
30 to 44 minutes 18.3% 25% 22.3%
45 to 59 minutes 6.7% 11% 8.7%
60 to 89 minutes 15.5% 17.2% 5.8%
90 minutes or more 8% 10.4% 2.4%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$47,917
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Coldspring $47,917
San Jacinto County $52,535
Texas $58,836
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

62 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Coldspring 62¢
San Jacinto County 71¢
Texas 80¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Coldspring, TX workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$75,227
Workers in Manufacturing report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Manufacturing $75,227
Educational services $57,917
Wholesale trade $56,538
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Wholesale trade earn the highest median earnings — $56,538, compared to $55,481 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Manufacturing earn the highest median earnings — $75,455, compared to $34,583 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Coldspring
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Coldspring San Jacinto County Texas
Median Earnings $47,917 $52,535 $58,836
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $24,911 $46,431
Mining and logging $— $100,317 $96,286
Construction $36,944 $49,066 $52,147
Manufacturing $75,227 $60,781 $68,998
Wholesale trade $56,538 $55,385 $64,890
Retail trade $21,042 $31,589 $41,383
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $— $54,511 $58,126
Utilities $— $76,719 $82,719
Information $— $76,107 $79,692
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $50,729 $75,327
Real estate and leasing $— $57,131 $61,303
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $33,472 $53,355 $93,649
Corporate management $— $— $105,540
Administrative and waste services $— $27,813 $41,725
Education and health services
Educational services $57,917 $53,471 $60,945
Health care and social assistance $— $45,357 $55,575
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $32,283 $47,154
Accommodation and food services $— $32,941 $31,150
Other services $— $52,778 $44,257
Government $49,792 $69,000 $67,258
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$80,250
Workers in Own unincorporated business roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Own unincorporated business $80,250
State government $64,375
Local government $60,833
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Own unincorporated business roles earn the highest median earnings — $80,250, compared to $55,481 for all employed men
Female
Women in State government roles earn the highest median earnings — $64,375, compared to $34,583 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Coldspring
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Coldspring San Jacinto County Texas
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $45,469 $50,411 $57,395
Not-for-profit employees $— $37,480 $60,910
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $50,769 $72,174
Unincorporated business $80,250 $54,219 $45,694
Government
Local government $60,833 $31,927 $61,017
State government $64,375 $54,300 $61,249
Federal government $47,708 $51,719 $74,064
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Coldspring, TX workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$90,750
Workers in Management occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Management $90,750
Sales $76,705
Community and social service $67,750
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Sales occupations earn the highest median earnings — $81,000 versus $55,481 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Community and social service occupations earn the highest median earnings — $67,750 versus $34,583 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Coldspring
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Coldspring San Jacinto County Texas
Median earnings(Total) $47,917 $52,535 $58,836
Management and business
Management $90,750 $64,004 $92,786
Business and finance $— $71,667 $82,601
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $152,031 $103,941
Architecture and engineering $— $109,091 $108,383
Sciences $— $93,011 $78,435
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $67,750 $51,917 $57,839
Legal $— $— $104,357
Education, Training and Library $58,750 $53,783 $61,626
Arts, design and media $— $43,417 $64,936
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $71,442 $91,997
Health technicians $— $60,179 $52,851
Healthcare support $— $28,297 $34,460
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $72,717 $49,765
Law enforcement $— $100,893 $71,436
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $20,779 $27,422
Building and grounds cleaning $— $20,543 $31,093
Personal care and service $— $— $33,034
Sales and office
Sales $76,705 $31,923 $54,013
Office and Administrative Support $32,500 $39,038 $44,553
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $55,341 $38,210
Construction and extraction $36,250 $36,350 $46,922
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $— $70,240 $54,934
Production and transportation
Production $55,288 $50,781 $47,787
Transportation $— $56,042 $55,786
Material moving $— $72,202 $35,900
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$43,851
Median household income in Coldspring
Median household income (USD)
Coldspring
$43,851
San Jacinto County
$65,364
Texas
$78,476
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Coldspring, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$23,201
Per capita income in Coldspring
Per capita income (USD)
Coldspring
$23,201
San Jacinto County
$30,859
Texas
$40,752
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Coldspring, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$57,277
Average household income in Coldspring
Avg household income (USD)
Coldspring
$57,277
San Jacinto County
$82,266
Texas
$109,933
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Coldspring, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$57,277
Mean household income
$43,851
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Coldspring $13,426
San Jacinto County $16,902
Texas $31,457
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Coldspring
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Coldspring and peer geographies.
Coldspring San Jacinto County Texas
Total households 480 10,881 10,992,816
Median household income $43,851 $65,364 $78,476
Mean household income $57,277 $82,266 $109,933
Mean-median gap $13,426 $16,902 $31,457
Family households 288 8,227 7,443,447
Median family income $42,845 $76,302 $94,599
Mean family income $58,184 $92,286 $127,060
Mean-median gap $15,339 $15,984 $32,461
Non-family households 192 2,654 3,549,369
Median non-family income $34,583 $40,020 $48,857
Mean non-family income $43,421 $43,939 $68,760
Mean-median gap $8,838 $3,919 $19,903
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $23,201 $30,859 $40,752
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

62.7%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Coldspring
62.7%
San Jacinto County
73.1%
Texas
82.5%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
44.2% of households (212) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $21,036
SSI (disability)
17.9% of households (86) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $9,009
Cash Assistance
7.3% of households (35) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $9,009
SNAP / Food Stamps
27.1% of households (130) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Coldspring
Share of households receiving each income type
Coldspring San Jacinto County Texas
Total households 480 10,881 10,992,816
Wage-based income
With earnings 63% 73% 83%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 44% 43% 25%
Average social security income $21,036 $24,252 $23,233
Retirement income 27% 28% 19%
Average retirement income $20,698 $29,662 $32,313
SSI (Supplemental security) 18% 7% 4%
Average SSI income $9,009 $14,422 $10,953
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 27% 17% 11%
Cash assistance 7% 3% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$42,845
Family households earn $42,845, compared to $34,583 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$43,851
Family households
$42,845
Nonfamily households
$34,583
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$86,538
Married-couple families earn $86,538, compared to $36,667 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$42,845
Married-couple families
$86,538
Other family types
$36,667
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Coldspring
Median household and family income by household size in Coldspring, compared with peer geographies.
Coldspring San Jacinto County Texas
Total households 480 10,881 10,992,816
Household income by size
1-person $33,750 $32,076 $42,599
2-person $37,292 $64,270 $86,304
3-person $96,563 $88,333 $96,678
4-person $86,250 $84,160 $112,353
5-person $24,583 $116,250 $103,744
6-person $— $66,815 $101,957
7-person or more $— $98,500 $107,638
Total families 288 8,227 7,443,447
Family income by size
2-person $38,750 $62,600 $83,913
3-person $95,625 $103,030 $94,316
4-person $86,477 $91,797 $112,239
5-person $25,625 $115,208 $103,640
6-person $— $66,427 $101,563
7-person or more $— $95,000 $103,835
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

45.45%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
4.2%
of all household income
Top 20%
45.45%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn nearly half of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 4.2% — meaning the top 20% hold 11 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$201,913
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
13.65%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
17.63%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $201,913 and hold 17.63% of all household income — more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 13.65%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
54.7%
$50K - $100K
33.3%
$100K - $150K
7.3%
$150K - $200K
1.9%
Over $200K
2.7%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

11.9%
of all households, 57 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Coldspring 11.9%
San Jacinto County 30.2%
Texas 39.3%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Coldspring
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Coldspring, compared with peer geographies.
Coldspring San Jacinto County Texas
Median household income $43,851 $65,364 $78,476
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 8.3% 5.1% 5%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.7% 6.1% 3.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.3% 7.7% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.1% 8% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.3% 12.3% 10.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.2% 17.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 18.1% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 7.3% 17.3% 17.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 1.9% 8.1% 9.5%
$200,000 or more 2.7% 4.8% 12.5%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 41.4% 26.9% 21.4%
Share below $75,000 69.9% 56.4% 48%
Share above $100,000 11.9% 30.2% 39.3%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.42
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Coldspring 0.42
San Jacinto County 0.44
Texas 0.48
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$130,161
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Coldspring
$130,161
San Jacinto County
$193,033
Texas
$281,570
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Coldspring
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Coldspring San Jacinto County Texas
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $19,500 $26,622 $32,815
Lower 20% $34,453 $50,628 $61,988
Middle 20% $52,083 $82,556 $98,263
Upper 20% $86,439 $128,008 $157,770
Top 5% threshold $129,167 $197,125 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $12,019 $13,810 $17,073
Lower 20% $27,065 $38,895 $47,302
Middle 20% $43,880 $65,196 $79,026
Upper 20% $73,263 $100,395 $124,693
Top 20% $130,161 $193,033 $281,570
Top 5% $201,913 $292,406 $503,327
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 4.2% 3.36% 3.11%
Lower 20% 9.45% 9.46% 8.61%
Middle 20% 15.32% 15.85% 14.38%
Upper 20% 25.58% 24.41% 22.68%
Top 20% 45.45% 46.93% 51.22%
Top 5% 17.63% 17.77% 22.89%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

White
Among the 304 White households (63.3% of all households), the median household income is $59,773.
Black
Among the 154 Black or African American households (32.1% of all households), the median household income is $37,083.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Coldspring
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the San Jacinto County and Texas.
Coldspring San Jacinto County Texas
All Residents $43,851 $65,364 $78,476
White $59,773 $68,958 $89,150
Black or African American $37,083 $53,750 $60,084
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $— $73,411
Asian $— $— $117,028
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $72,854
Some Other Race $— $75,511 $61,073
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $46,650 $67,957
Hispanic or Latino $48,958 $44,671 $65,194
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

27%
27% of residents, or 314 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Coldspring
27%
San Jacinto County
18.4%
Texas
13.8%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

8.1%
8.1% of full-time, year-round workers, or 18 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Coldspring
8.1%
San Jacinto County
4.8%
Texas
3.3%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

46.4%
46.4% of children under 18, or 109 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Coldspring
46.4%
San Jacinto County
26.2%
Texas
18.7%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

7.1%
7.1% of adults aged 65 and older, or 19 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Coldspring
7.1%
San Jacinto County
15.5%
Texas
12.1%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Coldspring San Jacinto County Texas
Overall poverty rate 27% 18.4% 13.8%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 46.4% 26.2% 18.7%
Under 5 years 60.9% 21.5% 20.4%
5 to 17 years 44.8% 27.6% 18.1%
18 to 64 years 28.1% 16.6% 12.2%
18 to 34 years 37.5% 17.6% 15.1%
35 to 64 years 21.3% 16.2% 10.3%
65 years and over 7.1% 15.5% 12.1%
Poverty by sex
Male 26.6% 16.3% 12.4%
Female 27.1% 20.4% 15.1%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 8.1% 4.8% 3.3%
Worked part time or part year 22.7% 18.7% 17.5%
Did not work 28.3% 23.5% 22.3%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

20.8%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
20.8%
Family
23.3%
Nonfamily
17.2%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

23.3%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
23.3%
Married-couple
5.1%
Other families
32.6%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Coldspring
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Coldspring San Jacinto County Texas
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 23.3% 16.1% 10.5%
Householder under 25 years 36.4% 20.8% 26.3%
Householder 25 to 44 years 40.5% 15.5% 13.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 26.8% 21% 7.6%
Householder 65 years and over 6.6% 10% 8%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 17.2% 20.3% 19.4%
Householder under 25 years 40% 9.7% 35.2%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 15.6% 11.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 32.1% 14.1% 20.3%
Householder 65 years and over 11% 27.3% 22.5%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
19.6% of White residents, or 129 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
37.3% of Black or African American residents, or 149 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Coldspring
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Coldspring and peer geographies.
Coldspring San Jacinto County Texas
All Residents 27% 18.4% 13.8%
White 19.6% 16.4% 10.4%
Black or African American 37.3% 18.7% 18.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 65.9% 15.3%
Asian —% 0% 8.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 15.2%
Some Other Race 40% 17.8% 19.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 32.7% 28% 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8% 31.5% 18.5%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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