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Colony Park

Pennsylvania · 1,076 residents · 0.604 sq mi
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Colony Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $217,400. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 53% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,076
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1,075 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,781 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1,780 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.6
+3%vs 2011
vs 44.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
8771K1K1K2K201020202024Colony Park
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,313
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $77,563 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,883
+3%vs 2011
vs $34,937 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.7%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.270
+4%vs 2011
vs 0.260 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $222,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $2,001 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.4%
−31.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.5% in 2011
4.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
−2%vs 2011
vs 2.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(940)
Black1.7%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(10)
Asian8.7%(94)
Other1.2%(13)
Diversity Score28.4%(305)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(849)
Black4.1%(44)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(58)
Asian10.6%(114)
Other2.2%(23)
Diversity Score46.9%(505)
Diversity Score
47
+65%vs 2011
vs 28 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.8%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+2%vs 2011
vs 18.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.6%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.4% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.9%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.1%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.2% in 2011
Female
50.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.8% in 2011
Foreign born
10.4%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colony Park, Pennsylvania?

Colony Park, Pennsylvania has about 1,076 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colony Park, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Colony Park, Pennsylvania earns about $77,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colony Park, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Colony Park, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $217,400, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Colony Park, Pennsylvania?

About 37.8% of adults age 25 and over in Colony Park, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colony Park, Pennsylvania?

About 0.0% of people in Colony Park, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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