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The Colony

Texas · 44,534 residents · 14.006 sq mi
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The Colony is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,748. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 68% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $244,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,534
+68%since 2000
from 26,531 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,180 / sq mi
+68%since 2000
from 1,894 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.7
+16%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K27K34K41K48K1990201020202024The Colony
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,748
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,080 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,257
+98%since 2000
from $22,903 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration11.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,400
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,481
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $986 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.0%
−24.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
42.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+86%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(23,691)
Black9.7%(4,331)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(10,028)
Asian8.8%(3,910)
Other5.7%(2,555)
Diversity Score80.7%(35,935)
Diversity Score
81
+86%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.0%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+22%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 82.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.2%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
11.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in The Colony, Texas?

The Colony, Texas has about 44,534 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in The Colony, Texas earns about $87,748 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 $244,400, and the typical rent is about $1,481 a month.

How educated are people in The Colony, Texas?

About 42.0% 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 5.7% 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 22,356 residents, a change of about 101 percent over that period.

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

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