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Colony

County:
Cullman County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.162
State:
Alabama

Colony is a town located in Cullman County, Alabama. Colony has a 2026 population of 281. Colony is currently growing at a rate of 1.08% annually and its population has increased by 6.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 265 in 2020.

The median household income in Colony is $42,386 with a poverty rate of 19.83%. The median age in Colony is 40.5 years: 33.3 years for males, and 40.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 67.3 males.

281
Total Population
130
Density (mi²)
3 1.08%
Growth

Colony Population

Colony Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202628131.08%
202527820.72%
202427600%
202327631.1%
202227331.11%
202127051.89%
202026500%
201928810.35%
201828720.7%
201728541.42%
201628131.08%
201527841.46%
201427400%
201327431.11%
2012271-1-0.37%
201127241.49%
201027000%

Median Age

Overall: 40.5 years
Female: 40.6 years
Male: 33.3 years

Colony Adults

There are 279 adults, (73 of whom are seniors) in Colony.

Sex Ratio

Female: 205 (59.8%)
Male: 138 (40.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Colony includes 89.5% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for White, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American30789.5%
Two or more races247%
White92.62%
Asian30.87%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American30789.5%
Two or more races247%
White92.62%
Asian30.87%

Colony Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Colony 's average per capita income is $24,551. Household income levels show a median of $42,386. The poverty rate stands at 19.83%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$55,278$60,865
Households$42,386$54,340
Non Families$35,625$35,044
Married Families--

$24,551

Average Income

$42,386

Median Household Income

19.83%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)