Mitchell County, Texas

Geography The county has a total area of 2,372 km² (916 mi²). 2,357 km² (910 mi²) of it is land and 15 km² (6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.64% water.

Demographics As of 2000, there are 9,698 people, 2,837 households, and 1,997 families residing in the county. The population density is 4/km² (11/mi²). There are 4,168 housing units at an average density of 2 persons/km² (5 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 74.52% White, 12.81% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 10.19% from other races, and 1.69% from two or more races. 31.03% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 2,837 households out of which 30.60% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.60% are married couples living together, 11.40% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 29.60% are non-families. 27.50% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.50% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.48 and the average family size is 3.00.

In the county, the population is spread out with 19.80% under the age of 18, 11.50% from 18 to 24, 30.70% from 25 to 44, 22.90% from 45 to 64, and 15.10% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 159.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 174.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $25,399, and the median income for a family is $31,481. Males have a median income of $23,750 versus $20,221 for females. The per capita income for the county is $14,043. 17.70% of the population and 15.00% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 22.90% are under the age of 18 and 20.90% are 65 or older.

Cities and Towns

• Colorado City
• Loraine
• Westbrook