Collingsworth County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 3206 people in the county, organized into 1294 households, and 916 families living in the county. The population density was 3.5 people per square mile (1.35/kmē), it is Texas's 35th least densely populated county. There were 1723 housing units at an average density of 1.9 per square mile (0.73/kmē). The average household size was 2.44 people, and the average family size was 2.97 people. In the county Age distribution was 26.4% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 22% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 107.5 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 113.6 females. In July 2008, its estimated population was 2985, The racial makeup of the county was 89.48% White, 6.7% Black or African American, 1.94% American Indian, 0.2% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, and 1.68% from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $25438, it is 25th poorest county by median household income in Texas. The median income for a family in the county was $33323, it is Texas's 56th poorest county by median family income. The per capita income for the county was $15318, it is the 156th highest county by per capita income in the U.S. state of Texas.
In 2000, 797 pupils and students, of which 423 are male and 374 are female, 24.86% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 45 nursery or pri school, 41 kindergarten, 400 elementary school, 230 high school and 81 College graduate school.
| Rank | City | County | Total Area mi2 | Land Area mi2 | Water Area mi2 | Population | Density mi2 | Per capita Income | House hold Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dodson Town | Collingsworth County | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0 | 115 | 189.8 | 11213 | 15625 |
| 2 | Quail Cdp | Collingsworth County | 3.17 | 3.17 | 0 | 33 | 10.4 | 13456 | 19464 |
| 3 | Samnorwood Cdp | Collingsworth County | 1.63 | 1.63 | 0 | 39 | 24 | 30690 | 38750 |
| 4 | Wellington City | Collingsworth County | 1.36 | 1.36 | 0 | 2275 | 1670.4 | 13997 | 23260 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3206 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3206 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3193 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3101 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3101 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3029 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3028 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2980 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2944 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2963 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2985 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 24 | 21 | 45 |
| Kindergarten | 21 | 20 | 41 |
| Elementary school | 225 | 175 | 400 |
| High school | 122 | 108 | 230 |
| College or graduate school | 31 | 50 | 81 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collingsworth County, Texas | $25438 | $33323 | $15318 |
| Texas, United States | $39927 | $45861 | $19617 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |