[5] Coleman was founded in 1876 when R. J. Clow donated a 160-acre site on Hords Creek for a county seat.

Coleman boomed as a result of its location on the Western Trail.

In 1886, the Santa Fe Railroad built a spur line to the town.

[8] As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,912 people, 1,758 households, and 1,051 families residing in the city.

About 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The city is served by the Coleman Independent School District, which has about 1,000 students.

[11] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.