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Colonie

New York · 7,793 residents · 3.242 sq mi
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Colonie is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,755. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $185,200. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,793
−2%since 2000
from 7,916 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,404 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,442 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.2
+7%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Colonie
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,755
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,597 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,126
+57%since 2000
from $23,596 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.1%
US avg: 7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,200
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,193
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $810 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.2%
−28.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+41%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85%(6,627)
Black4.4%(344)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(203)
Asian6.5%(508)
Other2.1%(161)
Diversity Score34.9%(2,716)
Diversity Score
35
+80%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+77%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% 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
3.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.5%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colonie, New York?

Colonie, New York has about 7,793 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Colonie, New York earns about $67,755 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 $185,200, and the typical rent is about $1,193 a month.

How educated are people in Colonie, New York?

About 31.3% 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 3.0% 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 226 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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