




Coleman, Texas
Coleman, TX Profile
Coleman, TX, population 5,127 , is located
in Texas's Coleman county,
about 46.6 miles from Abilene and 135.5 miles from Waco.
In the 90's the population of Coleman has declined by about 5%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Coleman has been declining at an annual rate of 1.2 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Coleman area were lower than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
Coleman Statistics
Coleman Gender Information
Males in Coleman: 2,388 (47%)
Females in Coleman: 2,739 (53%)
As % of Population in Coleman
Race Diversity in Coleman
White: 85%
African American: 3%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 11%
As % of Population in Coleman
Age Diversity in Coleman
Median Age in Coleman: 40.5 (Males in Coleman: 38.3, Females in Coleman: 42.6)
Coleman Males Under 20: 14%
Coleman Females Under 20: 14%
Coleman Males 20 to 40: 10%
Coleman Females 20 to 40: 11%
Coleman Males 40 to 60: 12%
Coleman Females 40 to 60: 12%
Coleman Males Over 60: 11%
Coleman Females Over 60: 16%
Economics in Coleman
Coleman Household Average Size: 2.33 people
Coleman Median Household Income: $ 22,769
Coleman Median Value of Homes: $ 34,200
Law Enforcement in Coleman
Reported crimes in the Coleman area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 2
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 39
Burglary: 56
Larceny-theft: 77
Motor vehicle theft: 10
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,811
Coleman Location Information
Elevation: 1,703 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 6.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Coleman
Santa Anna 8.5 Miles
Novice 16.1 Miles
Bangs 18.9 Miles
Lake Brownwood 24.6 Miles
Cross Plains 25.7 Miles
Brownwood 26.9 Miles
Lawn 28.5 Miles
Early 28.9 Miles
Ballinger 31.2 Miles
Winters 32.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Coleman
(Population 100,000+)
Abilene 46.6 Miles
Waco 135.5 Miles
Ft Worth 137.9 Miles
Austin 147.0 Miles
Arlington 149.4 Miles
Wichita Falls 154.2 Miles
Grand Prairie 155.6 Miles
Irving 160.1 Miles
Dallas 167.2 Miles
Carrollton 167.4 Miles
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Facts
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Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
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