Colon Population

2010–2026

1,178

2026 projection

1.8% since 2020 (decrease)

02004006008001K1.2K1.4K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Colon. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,178-40.34%
20251,182-110.92%
20241,193-40.33%
20231,19700.00%
20221,197-50.42%
20211,202+30.25%
20201,199-110.91%
20191,210+20.17%
20181,208+70.58%
20171,201+40.33%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Colon has a population change lower than St. Joseph County, Michigan, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Michigan+0.6%
  • St. Joseph County+0.1%
  • Colon−2.2%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Colon Demographics

39median age

Median age

Female41 yrs
Male37.2 yrs

Adults

1,193
309 seniors (65+) · 26% of adults884 other adults

Sex

Female 54.2% · 851Male 45.8% · 719

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 16 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Colon Income

$58,542median household income

Median household income

$58,542

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$41,524

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

14.3%

About 1 in 7 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Colon Marital Status

52% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married52%60%46%
Never married24%25%22%
Divorced19%9%27%
Widowed3%2%3%
Separated3%4%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201