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Colony

Alabama · 281 residents (2025 est.) · 2.162 sq mi
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Colony has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,386. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $48,600. Households here earn about 34% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
343
−11%since 2000
from 385 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
159 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
+14%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:281 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1982873764655541990201020202024Colony
2024343
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,386
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,708 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,601
+98%since 2000
from $12,415 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.511
+34%since 2010
from 0.381 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information45.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade24%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,600
−55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
−37%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
21
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic5.7%(22)
Black93%(358)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.4%(59)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(9)
Black89.5%(307)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(3)
Other7%(24)
Diversity Score24.2%(83)
Diversity Score
24
+57%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.3%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+18%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 24.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.5%
−51.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
Female
59.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2012
from 18.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
54.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2017
from 45.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 95.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 4.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colony, Alabama?

Colony, Alabama has about 343 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colony, Alabama?

The typical household in Colony, Alabama earns about $42,386 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colony, Alabama expensive?

In Colony, Alabama, the median home is worth about $48,600, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Colony, Alabama?

About 4.0% of adults age 25 and over in Colony, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colony, Alabama?

About 19.8% of people in Colony, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colony, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Colony, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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