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Colonie

New York · 7,781 residents · 3.242 sq mi
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Colonie is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,238. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $228,700. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,781
−2%since 2000
from 7,916 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,400 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,442 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+8%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Colonie
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,238
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,597 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,677
+55%since 2000
from $23,596 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.2%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$228,700
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,247
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $810 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
21.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+28%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75%(5,834)
Black6.3%(491)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(319)
Asian9.5%(738)
Other3.6%(279)
Diversity Score50.5%(3,926)
Diversity Score
50
+160%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+101%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
−13.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.6%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−93.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colonie, New York?

Colonie, New York has about 7,781 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Colonie, New York earns about $92,238 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 $228,700, and the typical rent is about $1,247 a month.

How educated are people in Colonie, New York?

About 32.7% 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 4.4% 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 238 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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