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The Colony

Texas · 46,196 residents (2025 est.) · 14.006 sq mi
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The Colony is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,511. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $383,900. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 46% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 120%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45,454
+71%since 2000
from 26,531 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,245 / sq mi
+71%since 2000
from 1,894 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
+23%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:46,196 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
20K27K34K41K48K1990201020202024The Colony
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$114,511
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,080 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,740
+156%since 2000
from $22,903 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
+15%since 2010
from 0.341 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration10.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$383,900
+120%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,958
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $986 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.8%
−22.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
40.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+124%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(20,552)
Black5.1%(1,358)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(3,519)
Asian1.7%(444)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.4%(11,524)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(24,311)
Black9.9%(4,478)
Hispanic / Latino21.2%(9,649)
Asian8%(3,641)
Other7.4%(3,375)
Diversity Score80.9%(36,774)
Diversity Score
81
+86%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.7%
+23.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+17%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.8%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.8%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 82.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
13.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 8.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2017
from 92.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2016
from 81.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 13.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in The Colony, Texas?

The Colony, Texas has about 45,454 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in The Colony, Texas?

The typical household in The Colony, Texas earns about $114,511 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is The Colony, Texas expensive?

In The Colony, Texas, the median home is worth about $383,900, and the typical rent is about $1,958 a month.

How educated are people in The Colony, Texas?

About 47.7% of adults age 25 and over in The Colony, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in The Colony, Texas?

About 6.7% of people in The Colony, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has The Colony, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, The Colony, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23,276 residents, a change of about 105 percent over that period.

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