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Colona

Illinois · 5,099 residents · 3.819 sq mi
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Colona has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,594. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $98,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,099
−1%since 2000
from 5,173 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,335 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,355 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
+12%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Colona
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,594
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,476 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,305
+23%since 2000
from $17,265 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$598
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−26.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+22%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(4,892)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(210)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score11%(568)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(4,645)
Black0.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(324)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other1.6%(84)
Diversity Score20.5%(1,044)
Diversity Score
20
+86%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+72%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 90.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.8%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colona, Illinois?

Colona, Illinois has about 5,099 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colona, Illinois?

The typical household in Colona, Illinois earns about $46,594 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 $98,500, and the typical rent is about $598 a month.

How educated are people in Colona, Illinois?

About 9.6% 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 13.8% 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 2,865 residents, a change of about 128 percent over that period.

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