Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Colon, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,570

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.6%1,469

Two or More

4.6%73

Black

1%16

Hispanic/Latino

0.6%9

Asian

0.2%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%49

High School Diploma

33.9%351

Some College (<1 yr)

9.4%97

Some College (1+ yr)

13.7%142

Associate's Degree

9.6%99

Bachelor's Degree

11.1%115

Master's Degree

4.7%49

Professional Degree

0.5%5

Doctorate

1.1%11

HS or Higher

88.8%

BA or Higher

17.4%

Graduate+

6.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$153,500

Median Renti

$785

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.4%478

Renter-Occupied

28.6%191

Total Units

805

Homeownership

71.4%

Vacancy Rate

16.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.8%18

$50K–$100K

15.3%73

$100K–$150K

29.9%143

$150K–$200K

18.4%88

$200K–$300K

18.2%87

$300K–$500K

8.4%40

$500K–$1M

5.4%26

$1M+

0.6%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

1.1%9

2000–2009

6.3%51

1990–1999

6.3%51

1980–1989

4.5%36

1970–1979

12.5%101

1960–1969

8.6%69

1950–1959

15.2%122

1940–1949

5.5%44

1939 or earlier

40%322

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.9%528

Electricity

9.7%65

Other

4.8%32

Coal

4%27

Wood

1.9%13

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,542

Mean Household Incomei

$67,039

Per Capita Incomei

$29,751

Poverty Ratei

14.3%

Unemploymenti

5.6%

Labor Forcei

774

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.6%24

$10K–$15K

3.6%24

$15K–$20K

9%60

$20K–$25K

1.2%8

$25K–$30K

0.9%6

$30K–$35K

10%67

$35K–$40K

3%20

$40K–$45K

2.4%16

$45K–$50K

5.8%39

$50K–$60K

13.2%88

$60K–$75K

8.8%59

$75K–$100K

21.7%145

$100K–$125K

7%47

$125K–$150K

6.4%43

$150K–$200K

1.2%8

$200K+

2.2%15

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

130.8%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

659

Avg. Commutei

21.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

731

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

78(6.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.3%Insured

13.7%Uninsured