Colon, Michigan Population 2022
Colon is a city located in St. Joseph County Michigan. Colon has a 2020 population of 1,205. Colon is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually and its population has increased by 0.50% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,199 in 2010.
The average household income in Colon is $48,223 with a poverty rate of 8.85%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $652 per month, and the median house value is $92,300. The median age in Colon is 36 years, 29.5 years for males, and 42.7 years for females.
Colon Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Colonwas:
- White: 94.95%
- Two or more races: 4.26%
- Black or African American: 0.53%
- Asian: 0.27%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,071 | 94.95% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.53% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.27% |
| Two or More Races | 48 | 4.26% |
Colon Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 456 | 2.47 | 63.4 |
| Married | 201 | 3.84 | 68.2 |
| Male | 14 | 2.71 | 7.1 |
| Female | 32 | 2.91 | 56.3 |
| Non Family | 209 | 1.08 | 63.6 |
3.48
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30 | 4.60% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 65 | 9.97% |
| High School Graduate | 222 | 34.05% |
| Some College | 199 | 30.52% |
| Associates Degree | 51 | 7.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 57 | 8.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 28 | 4.29% |
Colon Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 11 | 3 |
| White | 631 | 537 | 76 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
Colon Language by Age
Colon Language
95.72% of Colon residents speak only English, while 4.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.69% of the population.
8.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.15%
Male Poverty Rate
11.09%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Colon
The race most likely to be in poverty in Colon is White, with 9.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Colon is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.10%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.79%.
Colon Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.2%
Male Marriage Rate
50.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Colon Married by Age and Sex
Colon Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Colon Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64 | 7.89% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 18.18% |
Colon Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.6%
Labor Force Participation
60.2%
Employment Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
73.76%
Born in Colon
99.02%
Native Born
0.98%
Foreign Born
0.53%
Non Citizen
0.44%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.02% of Colon residents were born in the United States, with 73.76% having been born in Michigan. 0.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,173 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 1,176 | 3 | 0.26% |
| 2012 | 1,179 | 3 | 0.26% |
| 2013 | 1,182 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2014 | 1,185 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2015 | 1,188 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2016 | 1,191 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2017 | 1,194 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2018 | 1,197 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2019 | 1,200 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2020 | 1,199 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2021 | 1,202 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2022 | 1,205 | 3 | 0.25% |