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Colony

Kansas · 381 residents · 0.484 sq mi
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Colony has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,500. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $48,300. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
381
−4%since 2000
from 397 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
787 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 820 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+2%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2903504114715311990201020202024Colony
2024335
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,773
+73%since 2000
from $11,398 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance17.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
21.4% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−4%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(375)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(8)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(350)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(8)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0.7%(3)
Diversity Score7.8%(30)
Diversity Score
8
+22%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+38%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.3%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colony, Kansas?

Colony, Kansas has about 381 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colony, Kansas?

The typical household in Colony, Kansas earns about $37,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colony, Kansas expensive?

In Colony, Kansas, the median home is worth about $48,300, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Colony, Kansas?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Colony, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colony, Kansas?

About 24.6% of people in Colony, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colony, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Colony, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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