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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Colona

Illinois · 5,173 residents · 3.819 sq mi
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Colona has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,476. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 2,939 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $71,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,173
+132%since 1990
from 2,234 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,355 / sq mi
+132%since 1990
from 585 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.1
+8%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Colona
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,476
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,699 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,265
+42%since 1990
from $12,161 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.6%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$453
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $372 in 1990
US average: $602
83.0%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 79.9% in 1990
17.0% rent
1.7
+7%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(2,191)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(79)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score12.7%(283)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(4,892)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(210)
Asian0.2%(9)
Diversity Score11%(568)
11
−13%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.5%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.8%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−31%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Colona, Illinois?

Colona, Illinois has about 5,173 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Colona, Illinois?

The typical household in Colona, Illinois earns about $41,476 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colona, Illinois expensive?

In Colona, Illinois, the median home is worth about $71,700, and the typical rent is about $453 a month.

How educated are people in Colona, Illinois?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Colona, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colona, Illinois?

About 7.6% of people in Colona, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colona, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Colona, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,939 residents, a change of about 132 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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