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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Colonie

New York · 7,916 residents · 3.242 sq mi
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Colonie is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,597. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $105,600. With a median age of 41.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,916
−1%since 1990
from 8,019 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,442 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 2,473 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.2
+11%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Colonie
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,597
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,596
+50%since 1990
from $15,780 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.9%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$105,600
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $104,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$810
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $588 in 1990
US average: $602
83.2%
−5.1 ptssince 1990
from 88.3% in 1990
16.8% rent
1.9
−26%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(7,549)
Black3.1%(248)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(117)
Asian2.5%(202)
Diversity Score17.2%(1,377)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(7,183)
Black3.5%(274)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(126)
Asian3.1%(244)
Diversity Score19.4%(1,537)
19
+13%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.1%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 19.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.4%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 83.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.5%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.6 min
−38%since 1990
from 17.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colonie, New York?

Colonie, New York has about 7,916 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Colonie, New York earns about $54,597 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 $105,600, and the typical rent is about $810 a month.

How educated are people in Colonie, New York?

About 26.1% 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 3.9% 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 103 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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