Coldspring, TX

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    1,274
    US Senator
    John Cornyn
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ted Cruz
    Republican Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    27%
    15.5% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $43,851
    6.44% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $216,800
    14.5% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    401
    10.5% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Coldspring, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.6% of the residents in Coldspring, TX are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Coldspring, TX was $216,800, and the homeownership rate was 51%.

    Most people in Coldspring, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 35.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Coldspring, TX was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesTexasSan Jacinto County, TXDeep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX

    Population & Diversity

    Coldspring, TX is home to a population of 1.27k people, from which 98.6% are citizens.

    As of 2024, 1.88% of Coldspring, TX residents were born outside of the country (24 people).

    In 2024, there were 1.73 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (685 people) in Coldspring, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 395 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 80 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.6% of Coldspring, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Coldspring, TX was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

    The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Coldspring, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Coldspring, TX
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      685 ± 244
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      395 ± 175
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      80 ± 92
    8.95%
    Hispanic Population
    114 people

    In 2024, there were 1.73 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (685 people) in Coldspring, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 395 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 80 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    8.95% of the people in Coldspring, TX are hispanic (114 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Coldspring, TX as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      2,408,340 ± 36,549 people
    2. India
      354,317 ± 14,528 people
    3. El Salvador
      223,512 ± 11,564 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,408,340 Texas residents, followed by India with 354,317 and El Salvador with 223,512.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.88%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    24 people
    1.46%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    20 people

    As of 2024, 1.88% of Coldspring, TX residents (24 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Coldspring, TX was 1.46%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      16 ± 25
    2. Vietnam
      10 ± 25
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1 ± 15

    Coldspring, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.6 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Coldspring, TX.

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    Health

    86.4% of the population of Coldspring, TX has health coverage, with 23.1% on employee plans, 27.6% on Medicaid, 17.1% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 5.15% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Texas see 1,657 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,657 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1590 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 590 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 33.7% were men and 66.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22% under 18 years, 23.1% between 18 and 34 years, 32.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 33.7% were men and 66.3% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    13.6%
    Uninsured
    23.1%
    Employer Coverage
    27.6%
    Medicaid
    17.1%
    Medicare
    13.5%
    Non-Group
    5.15%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Coldspring, TX grew by 10.6% from 12.3% to 13.6%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Coldspring, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Coldspring, TX employs 401 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Coldspring, TX were Educational Services (72 people), Transportation & Warehousing (62 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (42 people), and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($75,227), Wholesale Trade ($56,538), and Public Administration ($49,583).

    Employment

    Occupations

    401
    2024 Value
    ± 139
    −10.5%
    1 Year decline
    ± 54.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Coldspring, TX declined at a rate of −10.5%, from 448 employees to 401 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Coldspring, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (82 people), Sales & Related Occupations (47 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (45 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Coldspring, TX.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

    Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    401
    2024 Value
    ± 139
    −10.5%
    1 Year decline
    ± 54.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Coldspring, TX declined at a rate of −10.5%, from 448 employees to 401 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Coldspring, TX, are Educational Services (72 people), Transportation & Warehousing (62 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (42 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Coldspring, TX, though some of these residents may live in Coldspring, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $47,344
    Median earning men ± $33,253
    $30,417
    Median earning women ± $16,401

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($56,538), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,125), and Construction ($36,944).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($75,455), Public Administration ($68,500), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($48,287).

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

    John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Coldspring, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (42.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.726%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Texas

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    John Cornyn
    Senator from Texas2
    Assumed office on December 2, 2002
    Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.
    Ted Cruz
    Senator from Texas1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013

    John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Coldspring, TX was $216,800 in 2024, which is 0.652 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $189,300 to $216,800, a 14.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Coldspring, TX is 51%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Coldspring, TX have an average commute time of 35.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Coldspring, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $216,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$46,242
    $245
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$85

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Coldspring, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Coldspring, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    51%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 51% of the housing units in Coldspring, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 54.6%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $43,851
    Median Household Income
    ± $10,216
    480
    Number of Households
    ± 121

    In 2024, the median household income of the 480 households in Coldspring, TX grew to $43,851 from the previous year's value of $41,196.

    The following chart displays the households in Coldspring, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Coldspring, TX is from Texas.
    0.475
    2024 Wage GINI in Texas
    0.475
    2023 Wage GINI in Texas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Texas was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0391% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (79%)
    2. Carpooled (11.6%)
    3. Other (6.57%)

    In 2024, 79% of workers in Coldspring, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.6%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (6.57%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    35.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Coldspring, TX have a longer commute time (35.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 8.01% of the workforce in Coldspring, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Coldspring, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Coldspring, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Coldspring, TX have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    27% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Coldspring, TX (314 out of 1.17k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Coldspring, TX is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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