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Colon

Nebraska · 110 residents · 0.131 sq mi
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Colon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 28 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $48,800. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
110
−20%since 2000
from 138 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
840 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1,053 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+14%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
771011261511751990201020202024Colon
2024102
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,447
+47%since 2000
from $17,302 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade22%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.2%
Information4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,800
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
41.9%
−26.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
16.3% rent
Vacancy rate
32.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
−49%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.9%(23)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(110)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+33%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
52.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
25.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.0%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colon, Nebraska?

Colon, Nebraska has about 110 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colon, Nebraska?

The typical household in Colon, Nebraska earns about $47,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colon, Nebraska expensive?

In Colon, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $48,800.

How educated are people in Colon, Nebraska?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Colon, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colon, Nebraska?

About 0.0% of people in Colon, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colon, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Colon, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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