The Colony, Texas Population 2022
The Colony is a city located in Denton County Texas. The Colony has a 2020 population of 46,946. The Colony is currently growing at a rate of 1.81% annually and its population has increased by 28.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 36,546 in 2010.
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 Colonywas:
- 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%
Population by Race
| 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% |
The Colony Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
The Colony Educational Attainment by Race
| 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%.
$52,553
Average Earnings
$59,437
Average Male
$46,915
Average Female
The Colony Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| 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 | 179 | NaN% | |
| 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 Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.1%
Female Marriage Rate
The Colony Married by Age and Sex
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
| 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 Education
2.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
79.4%
Labor Force Participation
77.4%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
48.79%
Born in The Colony
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 46,946 | 836 | 1.81% |
| 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% |