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.

The Colony, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

45,454

Median Agei

37.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

53.5%24,311

Hispanic/Latino

21.2%9,649

Black

9.9%4,478

Asian

8%3,641

Two or More

6.8%3,112

Other

0.5%241

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%22

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%702

High School Diploma

16.8%5,686

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%2,493

Some College (1+ yr)

11.1%3,753

Associate's Degree

10%3,374

Bachelor's Degree

35.3%11,941

Master's Degree

9.5%3,205

Professional Degree

1.9%629

Doctorate

1%328

HS or Higher

95%

BA or Higher

47.7%

Graduate+

12.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$383,900

Median Renti

$1,958

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.8%11,113

Renter-Occupied

40.2%7,478

Total Units

19,388

Homeownership

59.8%

Vacancy Rate

4.1%

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

401

$1,250–$1,500

702

$1,500–$2,000

2,571

$2,000+

3,383

Year Built

2020 or later

3.4%665

2010–2019

25.9%5,017

2000–2009

23.8%4,622

1990–1999

8.9%1,718

1980–1989

16.7%3,246

1970–1979

18.4%3,564

1960–1969

2%382

1950–1959

0.5%94

1940–1949

0.4%80

Heating Fuel

Electricity

69.4%12,893

Utility Gas

27.7%5,148

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%287

No Fuel

0.7%136

Solar

0.7%127

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$114,511

Mean Household Incomei

$141,701

Per Capita Incomei

$58,740

Poverty Ratei

6.7%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

29,284

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

166

Residentsi

436

Avg. Tenant Renti

$627/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

37 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers166 homes76% occupied$627/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $114,511/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $34K/yr

71%

Very low income$34K–$57K/yr

20%

Low income$57K–$92K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

94% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

89% of subsidized households are minority

19% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

23% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

6,08313.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,552

India

746

China

293

Philippines

208

Korea

201

Canada

148

United Kingdom

Guatemala

Workforce

Total Employed

28,096

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

1,985(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.2%Insured

8.8%Uninsured