State
County
Land Area (mi²)
14.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,292.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.85%
Growth Since 2010
26.93%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
The Colony, Texas Population 2021
46,110
The Colony is a city located in Denton County Texas. With a 2020 population of 46,110, it is the 77th largest city in Texas and the 856th largest city in the United States . The Colony is currently growing at a rate of 1.85% annually and its population has increased by 26.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 36,328 in 2010. The Colony reached it's highest population of 46,110 in 2021. Spanning over 16 miles, The Colony has a population density of 3,292 people per square mile.
The average household income in The Colony is $110,760 with a poverty rate of 5.65%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,399 per month, and the median house value is $231,700. The median age in The Colony is 34.9 years, 34 years for males, and 35.9 years for females.
The Colony Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of The Colony was:
- White: 76.07%
- Black or African American: 8.87%
- Asian: 5.35%
- Other race: 4.82%
- Two or more races: 4.54%
- Native American: 0.27%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.08%
The current population of The Colony, Texas is 46,110 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 43,602.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 36,328.
The Colony, Texas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,712 | 76.07% |
| Black or African American | 3,815 | 8.87% |
| Asian | 2,302 | 5.35% |
| Some Other Race | 2,073 | 4.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1,953 | 4.54% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 116 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 34 | 0.08% |
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The Colony Population by Race
The Colony Population Pyramid $2021
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The Colony Population by Age
The Colony Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,391 | 2.62 | 61.7 |
| Married | 7,998 | 3.28 | 82.7 |
| Non Family | 5,846 | 1.34 | 39.2 |
| Female | 1,965 | 3.42 | 40.3 |
| Male | 582 | 3.83 | 72.9 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
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The Colony Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 731 | 2.41% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,454 | 4.79% |
| High School Graduate | 6,116 | 20.14% |
| Some College | 7,214 | 23.75% |
| Associates Degree | 3,124 | 10.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,879 | 29.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,855 | 9.40% |
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The Colony Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
The Colony Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,767 | 19,263 | 8,105 |
| Hispanic | 5,589 | 4,350 | 1,356 |
| Black | 2,712 | 2,418 | 862 |
| Asian | 1,760 | 1,650 | 1,175 |
| Other Race | 1,115 | 646 | 247 |
| 2+ Races | 816 | 724 | 351 |
| Native American | 39 | 39 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 66.76%.
The Colony Educational Attainment by Race
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$52,553
Average Earnings
$59,437
Average Male
$46,915
Average Female
The Colony Earnings by Educational Attainment
The Colony Language by Age
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The Colony Language
78.81% of The Colony residents speak only English, while 21.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.39% of the population.
The Colony Language
The Colony Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26,112 | 1,140 | 4.37% |
| Hispanic | 9,335 | 816 | 8.74% |
| Black | 3,815 | 361 | 9.46% |
| Asian | 2,302 | 202 | 8.77% |
| Other | 2,073 | 179 | 8.63% |
| Multiple | 1,953 | 28 | 1.43% |
5.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.95%
Male Poverty Rate
6.36%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in The Colony
The race most likely to be in poverty in The Colony is Black, with 9.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in The Colony is Multiple, with 1.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.85%.
The Colony Poverty
The Colony Poverty Rate by Education
The Colony Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
49.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.1%
Female Marriage Rate
The Colony Married by Age and Sex
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The Colony Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
The Colony Marital Status by Race
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The Colony Marital Status
The Colony Veterans by War
The Colony Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,776 | 6.73% |
| Black | 256 | 8.39% |
| Hispanic | 184 | 2.84% |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 5.17% |
| Asian | 24 | 1.32% |
The Colony Veterans by Race
The Colony Veterans by Education
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2.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
The Colony Veterans by Education
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79.4%
Labor Force Participation
77.4%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
The Colony Employment by Age
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The Colony Employment by Race
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The Colony Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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86.99%
Native Born
13.01%
Foreign Born
6.70%
Non Citizen
6.31%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
86.99% of The Colony residents were born in the United States, with 48.79% having been born in Texas. 6.70% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
The Colony Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 46,110 | 836 | 1.85% |
| 2020 | 45,274 | 836 | 1.88% |
| 2019 | 44,438 | 836 | 1.92% |
| 2018 | 43,602 | 699 | 1.63% |
| 2017 | 42,903 | 457 | 1.08% |
| 2016 | 42,446 | 792 | 1.90% |
| 2015 | 41,654 | 385 | 0.93% |
| 2014 | 41,269 | 1,928 | 4.90% |
| 2013 | 39,341 | 336 | 0.86% |
| 2012 | 39,005 | 1,915 | 5.16% |
| 2011 | 37,090 | 544 | 1.49% |
| 2010 | 36,546 | 10,015 | 3.25% |
| 2000 | 26,531 | 4,418 | 1.84% |
| 1990 | 22,113 | 10,527 | 6.68% |
| 1980 | 11,586 | 0.00% |