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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Colonia

New Jersey · 17,811 residents · 4.03 sq mi
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Colonia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $67,372. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $181,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,811
−2%since 1990
from 18,238 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
40.0
+5%since 1990
from 38.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202419K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.3%(1,114)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.6%(1,177)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147%(1,239)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 195.7%(1,024)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 244.3%(770)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.6%(2,067)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4417.5%(3,111)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5414.5%(2,580)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6410.3%(1,836)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 749.3%(1,661)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 845.7%(1,024)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.2%(208)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,372
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,269 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,732
+34%since 1990
from $20,729 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,400
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $174,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$753
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $666 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
89.9%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 90.5% in 1990
10.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(16,565)
Black3.9%(718)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(641)
Asian4.3%(778)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(14,713)
Black4.6%(828)
Hispanic / Latino5%(886)
Asian6.3%(1,120)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican5.2%(958)
Dominican2.1%(395)
Ecuadorian1.8%(336)
Guatemalan1.6%(293)
Colombian1.5%(276)
Cuban1.4%(266)
Spaniard1.1%(209)
Argentine0.5%(89)
Mexican0.3%(59)
Salvadoran0.3%(56)
+ 5 more hispanic origin groups with data
Venezuelan0.2%(45)
Peruvian0.2%(43)
Chilean0.2%(34)
Uruguayan0.1%(14)
Bolivian0.1%(11)
Asian origin
Asian Indian11.4%(2,123)
Filipino1.6%(303)
Chinese1.1%(197)
Pakistani0.7%(130)
Sri Lankan0.3%(65)
Korean0.2%(44)
Vietnamese0.1%(26)
Ancestry
Italian15.8%(2,942)
Irish12.1%(2,250)
Polish7.8%(1,449)
German4.4%(823)
Portuguese4.2%(780)
American3%(566)
Haitian1.9%(345)
Hungarian1.7%(314)
English1.3%(236)
Slovak0.9%(174)
Russian0.9%(169)
+ 25 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.8%(153)
Greek0.7%(138)
Ukrainian0.7%(134)
Brazilian0.5%(99)
Norwegian0.4%(80)
Swedish0.4%(78)
Lithuanian0.4%(69)
Arab0.4%(66)
French0.3%(52)
Canadian0.2%(45)
Dutch0.2%(45)
Austrian0.2%(38)
Egyptian0.2%(37)
Turkish0.2%(35)
Nigerian0.2%(33)
Guyanese0.2%(31)
Lebanese0.2%(29)
Czech0.2%(29)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(28)
Danish0.1%(25)
Iranian0.1%(25)
Welsh0.1%(15)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Asian Indian population · Largest Polish population · Largest Puerto Rican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 23.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.5%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 83.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.0%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
−8%since 1990
from 23.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.1%(1,680)
Married67.3%(4,509)
Widowed2.9%(197)
Divorced4.7%(314)
Women 15+
Never married19.5%(1,467)
Married60.5%(4,545)
Widowed12.9%(968)
Divorced7.1%(537)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colonia, New Jersey?

Colonia, New Jersey has about 17,811 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Colonia, New Jersey?

The typical household in Colonia, New Jersey earns about $67,372 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colonia, New Jersey expensive?

In Colonia, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $181,400, and the typical rent is about $753 a month.

How educated are people in Colonia, New Jersey?

About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in Colonia, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colonia, New Jersey?

About 2.2% of people in Colonia, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colonia, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Colonia, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 427 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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