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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Colony

Alabama · 334 residents · 2.162 sq mi
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Colony has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,641. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
334
−13%vs 2000
vs 385 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
154 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
31.1
−12%vs 2000
vs 35.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
1982873764655541990201020202024Colony
2024343
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,641
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,708 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,033
−43%vs 2000
vs $12,415 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
17.1%
+4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,000
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$138
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $225 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
91.9%
+10.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.5% in 2000
8.1% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−11%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black100%(334)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
50.5%
−14.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colony, Alabama?

Colony, Alabama has about 334 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Colony, Alabama?

The typical household in Colony, Alabama earns about $21,641 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 $35,000, and the typical rent is about $138 a month.

How educated are people in Colony, Alabama?

About 3.3% 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 17.1% of people in Colony, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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