Colonie Population

1930–2026

7,659

2026 projection

1.6% since 2020 (decrease)

02K4K6K8K10K19401960198020002020

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 Colonie. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20267,659-200.26%
20257,679-30.04%
20247,682+280.37%
20237,654-90.12%
20227,663-610.79%
20217,724-570.73%
20207,781-150.19%
20197,796-520.66%
20187,848-480.61%
20177,896-210.27%

Showing 10 of 25 years.

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

Colonie has a population change lower than Albany County, New York, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Albany County+2.2%
  • New York−0.6%
  • Colonie−1.1%

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.

Colonie Demographics

43.4median age

Median age

Female49.3 yrs
Male36.1 yrs

Adults

6,158
1,607 seniors (65+) · 26% of adults4,551 other adults

Sex

Female 47.1% · 3,631Male 52.9% · 4,071

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 77 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

Colonie Income

$103,983median household income

Median household income

$103,983

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$68,447

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

7.5%

About 1 in 13 residents

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

Colonie Marital Status

40% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married40%38%42%
Never married38%49%25%
Divorced13%8%19%
Widowed8%5%12%
Separated<1%0%2%

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