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Colonie

New York · 7,679 residents (2025 est.) · 3.242 sq mi
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Colonie is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,983. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $285,400. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,702
−3%since 2000
from 7,916 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,376 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,442 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+5%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,679 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Colonie
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,983
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,597 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,842
+90%since 2000
from $23,596 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.3%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.345
−19%since 2010
from 0.427 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$285,400
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,570
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $810 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
19.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+42%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(7,183)
Black3.5%(274)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(126)
Asian3.1%(244)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.4%(1,537)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(6,191)
Black4.4%(338)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(270)
Asian4.6%(355)
Other7.1%(548)
Diversity Score42.9%(3,307)
Diversity Score
43
+121%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+61%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 74.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.9%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 10.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−92.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2017
from 83.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 88.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colonie, New York?

Colonie, New York has about 7,702 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colonie, New York?

The typical household in Colonie, New York earns about $103,983 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colonie, New York expensive?

In Colonie, New York, the median home is worth about $285,400, and the typical rent is about $1,570 a month.

How educated are people in Colonie, New York?

About 35.7% of adults age 25 and over in Colonie, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colonie, New York?

About 7.5% of people in Colonie, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colonie, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Colonie, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 317 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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