This city of Mitchell County has an average elevation over 2060 feet above sea level serving as home for over 4000 inhabitants. Colorado City was established back in the 1870s between the lands of Loraine, Westbrook, Hermleigh, Roscoe, Snyder, Fluvanna-Sharon Ridge, Coahoma, and Sweetwater. With a population density of 735 people per square mile, this community has proactive and prosperous public administration, construction, mining, health care, educational services, and accommodation services industries supporting the economy of this corner of Texas.