The Colony, TX

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44,323
TOTAL POPULATION
22,108
MALE POPULATION
22,215
FEMALE POPULATION
99.52
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.48
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$55,951
PER CAPITA INCOME
$125,855
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$106,518
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
16.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
83.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
28,822
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
78.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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The Colony Area Codes

Race in The Colony

The most populous races in The Colony are White / Caucasian (28,369 | 64.0%), Hispanic or Latino (9,377 | 21.2%), and Two or more Races (5,504 | 12.4%).
Race in The Colony
Race# Population% Population
Asian3,6288.2%
Black / African American4,61810.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino9,37721.2%
Native / Alaskan2300.5%
White / Caucasian28,36964.0%
Two or more Races5,50412.4%
Some other Race1,9744.4%
Total44,323100.0%

Ancestry in The Colony

The most populous ancestries reported in The Colony are Mexican (6,574 | 14.8%), German (5,703 | 12.9%), English (4,907 | 11.1%), Irish (3,779 | 8.5%), and American (1,997 | 4.5%), together accounting for 51.8% of all The Colony residents.
Ancestry in The Colony
Ancestry# Population% Population
African2040.5%
Albanian50.0%
American1,9974.5%
Apache480.1%
Arab3010.7%
Armenian370.1%
Austrian200.1%
Belgian240.1%
Bhutanese2410.5%
Brazilian1550.4%
British2480.6%
Bulgarian690.2%
Burmese8351.9%
Canadian1290.3%
Carpatho Rusyn30.0%
Celtic280.1%
Central American7381.7%
Central American Indian1150.3%
Cherokee2580.6%
Cheyenne400.1%
Chickasaw810.2%
Choctaw870.2%
Colombian2790.6%
Creek600.1%
Cuban4311.0%
Czech1810.4%
Czechoslovakian150.0%
Danish430.1%
Dominican170.0%
Dutch3450.8%
Dutch West Indian240.1%
Eastern European380.1%
English4,90711.1%
Estonian150.0%
Ethiopian60.0%
European5121.2%
Filipino630.1%
Finnish310.1%
French6031.4%
French Canadian1460.3%
German5,70312.9%
German Russian140.0%
Greek3410.8%
Guatemalan690.2%
Honduran1280.3%
Hungarian170.0%
Indian (Asian)4040.9%
Iranian810.2%
Irish3,7798.5%
Italian1,9584.4%
Jamaican1030.2%
Japanese4100.9%
Jordanian660.2%
Kenyan280.1%
Korean7441.7%
Lebanese2270.5%
Lithuanian2010.4%
Mexican6,57414.8%
Mexican American Indian140.0%
Navajo90.0%
Nigerian840.2%
Northern European1160.3%
Norwegian2360.5%
Okinawan100.0%
Ottawa760.2%
Pakistani360.1%
Panamanian840.2%
Paraguayan120.0%
Polish8201.8%
Portuguese1090.3%
Pueblo850.2%
Puerto Rican4371.0%
Romanian760.2%
Russian730.2%
Salvadoran4571.0%
Scandinavian2700.6%
Scotch-Irish3990.9%
Scottish6601.5%
Seminole60.0%
Slovak340.1%
South American5481.2%
Spaniard3150.7%
Spanish190.0%
Sri Lankan5711.3%
Subsaharan African3220.7%
Swedish2110.5%
Swiss230.1%
Thai8551.9%
Ukrainian1170.3%
Uruguayan80.0%
Venezuelan2490.6%
Vietnamese190.0%
Welsh2770.6%
West Indian150.0%
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Immigrants in The Colony

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in The Colony came from Latin America (2,575 | 5.8%), Asia (2,521 | 5.7%), Central America (1,752 | 4.0%), Mexico (1,383 | 3.1%), and South Central Asia (924 | 2.1%), together accounting for 20.7% of all The Colony residents.
Immigrants in The Colony
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa2310.5%
Albania50.0%
Asia2,5215.7%
Austria180.0%
Bangladesh190.0%
Brazil470.1%
Bulgaria130.0%
Cambodia2620.6%
Canada1570.4%
Caribbean2970.7%
Central America1,7524.0%
China2290.5%
Colombia2720.6%
Cuba2200.5%
Eastern Africa1580.4%
Eastern Asia6661.5%
Eastern Europe2580.6%
El Salvador2670.6%
England860.2%
Ethiopia60.0%
Europe5691.3%
Germany90.0%
Greece310.1%
Guatemala310.1%
Honduras710.2%
Hong Kong150.0%
India6061.4%
Iran810.2%
Jamaica770.2%
Japan30.0%
Jordan230.1%
Kenya910.2%
Korea4341.0%
Latin America2,5755.8%
Malaysia200.1%
Mexico1,3833.1%
Nepal40.0%
Netherlands470.1%
Nigeria640.1%
Northern Europe1600.4%
Pakistan2140.5%
Philippines2160.5%
Poland970.2%
Portugal280.1%
Romania320.1%
Russia170.0%
Saudi Arabia460.1%
Scotland340.1%
Singapore100.0%
South Africa90.0%
South America5261.2%
South Central Asia9242.1%
South Eastern Asia8441.9%
Southern Europe770.2%
Spain180.0%
Syria180.0%
Taiwan410.1%
Thailand560.1%
Ukraine780.2%
Uruguay80.0%
Venezuela1870.4%
Vietnam2800.6%
Western Africa640.1%
Western Asia870.2%
Western Europe740.2%
Zimbabwe610.1%
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Sex and Age in The Colony

Sex and Age in The Colony

The most populous age groups in The Colony are 25 to 29 Years (2,393 | 10.8%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (2,430 | 10.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in The Colony
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,355 (6.1%)1,708 (7.7%)
5 to 9 Years988 (4.5%)1,052 (4.7%)
10 to 14 Years1,171 (5.3%)1,101 (5.0%)
15 to 19 Years1,169 (5.3%)698 (3.1%)
20 to 24 Years1,030 (4.7%)1,064 (4.8%)
25 to 29 Years2,393 (10.8%)2,430 (10.9%)
30 to 34 Years1,857 (8.4%)2,133 (9.6%)
35 to 39 Years2,001 (9.0%)2,008 (9.0%)
40 to 44 Years1,634 (7.4%)1,392 (6.3%)
45 to 49 Years1,794 (8.1%)2,041 (9.2%)
50 to 54 Years1,902 (8.6%)1,486 (6.7%)
55 to 59 Years1,684 (7.6%)1,686 (7.6%)
60 to 64 Years1,322 (6.0%)1,208 (5.4%)
65 to 69 Years848 (3.8%)508 (2.3%)
70 to 74 Years411 (1.9%)744 (3.4%)
75 to 79 Years417 (1.9%)406 (1.8%)
80 to 84 Years92 (0.4%)191 (0.9%)
85 Years and over40 (0.2%)359 (1.6%)
Total22,108 (100.0%)22,215 (100.0%)

Families and Households in The Colony

Median Family Size in The Colony

The median family size in The Colony is 3.01 persons per family, with single female/mother families (1,594 | 13.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.21 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (902 | 7.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.84 persons per family.
Median Family Size in The Colony
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple9,349 (78.9%)2.99
Single Male/Father902 (7.6%)2.84
Single Female/Mother1,594 (13.5%)3.21
Total Families11,845 (100.0%)3.01

Median Household Size in The Colony

The median household size in The Colony is 2.45 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,594 | 8.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.54 persons per household. non-family households (6,268 | 34.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
Median Household Size in The Colony
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple9,349 (51.6%)3.02
Single Male/Father902 (5.0%)3.07
Single Female/Mother1,594 (8.8%)3.54
Non-family6,268 (34.6%)1.23
Total Households18,113 (100.0%)2.45

Household Size by Marriage Status in The Colony

Out of a total of 18,113 households in The Colony, 11,845 (65.4%) are family households, while 6,268 (34.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 5,131, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 5,071.
Household Size by Marriage Status in The Colony
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-5,071 (28.0%)
2-Person Households5,131 (28.3%)1,155 (6.4%)
3-Person Households3,211 (17.7%)42 (0.2%)
4-Person Households2,066 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households965 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households368 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households104 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total11,845 (65.4%)6,268 (34.6%)

Female Fertility in The Colony

Fertility by Age in The Colony

Average fertility rate in The Colony is 65.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 87.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 62.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in The Colony
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years488 (62.1%)87.0
35 to 50 years298 (37.9%)52.0
Total786 (100.0%)65.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in The Colony

79.1% of women with births (786) in The Colony are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 25.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 12.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in The Colony
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years362 (74.2%)126 (25.8%)
35 to 50 years260 (87.3%)38 (12.8%)
Total622 (79.1%)164 (20.9%)

Fertility by Education in The Colony

Average fertility rate in The Colony is 65.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 128.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 35.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree represent 32.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in The Colony
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School66 (8.4%)62.0
High School Diploma178 (22.7%)111.0
College or Associate's Degree115 (14.6%)35.0
Bachelor's Degree173 (22.0%)41.0
Graduate Degree254 (32.3%)128.0
Total786 (100.0%)65.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in The Colony

20.9% of women with births in The Colony are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 78.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in The Colony
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School14 (21.2%)52 (78.8%)
High School Diploma178 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree41 (35.6%)74 (64.3%)
Bachelor's Degree135 (78.0%)38 (22.0%)
Graduate Degree254 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total622 (79.1%)164 (20.9%)

Income in The Colony

Income Overview in The Colony

Per Capita Income in The Colony is $55,951, while median incomes of families and households are $125,855 and $106,518 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income44,323$55,951
Median Family Income11,845$125,855
Mean Family Income11,845$157,865
Median Household Income18,113$106,518
Mean Household Income18,113$134,764
Income Deficit11,845$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)44,32316.39%
Wage / Income Gap ($)44,32383.61¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index44,3230.40

Earnings by Sex in The Colony

Average Earnings in The Colony are $59,916, $64,093 for men and $53,589 for women, a difference of 16.4%.
Earnings by Sex in The Colony
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male15,806 (53.4%)$64,093
Female13,794 (46.6%)$53,589
Total29,600 (100.0%)$59,916

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in The Colony

The most common earnings brackets in The Colony are $100,000+ for men (3,988 | 25.2%) and $100,000+ for women (2,400 | 17.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in The Colony
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less324 (2.1%)315 (2.3%)
$2,500 to $4,999374 (2.4%)174 (1.3%)
$5,000 to $7,499327 (2.1%)381 (2.8%)
$7,500 to $9,999336 (2.1%)182 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $12,49981 (0.5%)308 (2.2%)
$12,500 to $14,99948 (0.3%)416 (3.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499145 (0.9%)233 (1.7%)
$17,500 to $19,999157 (1.0%)242 (1.8%)
$20,000 to $22,499151 (1.0%)248 (1.8%)
$22,500 to $24,999217 (1.4%)133 (1.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999668 (4.2%)667 (4.8%)
$30,000 to $34,999303 (1.9%)743 (5.4%)
$35,000 to $39,999994 (6.3%)946 (6.9%)
$40,000 to $44,999592 (3.7%)753 (5.5%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,092 (6.9%)737 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $54,999643 (4.1%)594 (4.3%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,640 (10.4%)999 (7.2%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,193 (7.5%)1,262 (9.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,533 (16.0%)2,061 (14.9%)
$100,000+3,988 (25.2%)2,400 (17.4%)
Total15,806 (100.0%)13,794 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in The Colony

Average earnings in The Colony are $70,166 for men and $58,833 for women, a difference of 16.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $86,542, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $40,940. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $74,391, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $25,833.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in The Colony
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$40,940$25,833
High School Diploma$49,634$41,101
College or Associate's Degree$68,870$43,113
Bachelor's Degree$80,583$71,185
Graduate Degree$86,542$74,391
Total$70,166$58,833

Family Income in The Colony

Family Income Brackets in The Colony

According to the The Colony family income data, there are 3,423 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 154 families (1.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in The Colony
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002251.9%
$10,000 to $14,9991541.3%
$15,000 to $24,9991661.4%
$25,000 to $34,9992372.0%
$35,000 to $49,9994503.8%
$50,000 to $74,9991,0318.7%
$75,000 to $99,9991,76514.9%
$100,000 to $149,9993,42328.9%
$150,000 to $199,9991,86015.7%
$200,000+2,54721.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in The Colony

7+ person families (41 | 0.4%) account for the highest median family income in The Colony with $163,750 per family, while 2-person families (5,500 | 46.4%) have the highest median income of $61,130 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in The Colony
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families5,500 (46.4%)$122,261
3-Person Families3,168 (26.8%)$138,750
4-Person Families1,812 (15.3%)$123,750
5-Person Families893 (7.5%)$131,586
6-Person Families431 (3.6%)$145,048
7+ Person Families41 (0.4%)$163,750
Total11,845 (100.0%)$125,855

Family Income by Number of Earners in The Colony

The median family income in The Colony is $125,855, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,633) having the highest median family income of $147,006, while families with no earners (794) have the lowest median family income of $49,833, accounting for 13.8% and 6.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in The Colony
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners794 (6.7%)$49,833
1 Earner2,913 (24.6%)$94,470
2 Earners6,505 (54.9%)$136,138
3+ Earners1,633 (13.8%)$147,006
Total11,845 (100.0%)$125,855

Household Income in The Colony

Household Income Brackets in The Colony

With 4,474 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in The Colony, accounting for 24.7% of all households. In contrast, only 290 households (1.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in The Colony
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0004352.4%
$10,000 to $14,9992901.6%
$15,000 to $24,9994712.6%
$25,000 to $34,9995433.0%
$35,000 to $49,9991,2506.9%
$50,000 to $74,9992,53614.0%
$75,000 to $99,9992,73515.1%
$100,000 to $149,9994,47424.7%
$150,000 to $199,9992,31812.8%
$200,000+3,06116.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in The Colony

The median household income in The Colony is $106,518, with the highest median household income of $135,730 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 7,236 households (40.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $53,590, with 330 households (1.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in The Colony
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years330 (1.8%)$53,590
25 to 44 Years8,294 (45.8%)$95,707
45 to 64 Years7,236 (40.0%)$135,730
65+ Years2,253 (12.4%)$54,837
Total18,113 (100.0%)$106,518

Poverty in The Colony

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in The Colony

With 6.6% poverty level for males and 7.2% for females among the residents of The Colony, 5 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 32 males (24.4%) and 264 females (27.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in The Colony
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years170 (12.6%)152 (9.0%)
5 Years32 (24.4%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years111 (9.0%)211 (16.8%)
12 to 14 Years160 (20.8%)109 (15.1%)
15 Years27 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years30 (9.3%)15 (3.4%)
18 to 24 Years162 (10.1%)117 (9.9%)
25 to 34 Years242 (5.7%)255 (5.6%)
35 to 44 Years147 (4.0%)202 (5.9%)
45 to 54 Years110 (3.0%)85 (2.4%)
55 to 64 Years152 (5.1%)97 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years42 (3.3%)83 (6.6%)
75 Years and over65 (11.8%)264 (27.6%)
Total1,450 (6.6%)1,590 (7.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in The Colony

According to the poverty statistics in The Colony, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in The Colony
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,185 (87.5%)1,536 (91.0%)
5 Years99 (75.6%)176 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years1,127 (91.0%)1,045 (83.2%)
12 to 14 Years610 (79.2%)612 (84.9%)
15 Years250 (90.2%)141 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years292 (90.7%)422 (96.6%)
18 to 24 Years1,438 (89.9%)1,067 (90.1%)
25 to 34 Years4,008 (94.3%)4,308 (94.4%)
35 to 44 Years3,488 (96.0%)3,198 (94.1%)
45 to 54 Years3,586 (97.0%)3,442 (97.6%)
55 to 64 Years2,854 (94.9%)2,797 (96.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,217 (96.7%)1,169 (93.4%)
75 Years and over484 (88.2%)692 (72.4%)
Total20,638 (93.4%)20,605 (92.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in The Colony

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in The Colony show that 3.1% or 290 of the total 9,349 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 18.9%, comprising of 93 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in The Colony
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children5,345 (97.3%)150 (2.7%)
1 or 2 Children3,303 (98.6%)47 (1.4%)
3 or 4 Children400 (81.1%)93 (18.9%)
5 or more Children11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,059 (96.9%)290 (3.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in The Colony

According to the poverty data in The Colony, 1.1% or 10 single-father households and 16.1% or 257 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (2.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 143 households (52.6%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in The Colony
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children10 (2.5%)82 (12.4%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)32 (4.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)143 (52.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10 (1.1%)257 (16.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in The Colony

The poverty data for The Colony shows that 290 of the married-couple family households (3.1%) and 267 of the single-parent households (10.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 93 households (18.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 143 household (37.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in The Colony
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children150 (2.7%)92 (8.6%)
1 or 2 Children47 (1.4%)32 (3.1%)
3 or 4 Children93 (18.9%)143 (37.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total290 (3.1%)267 (10.7%)

Employment Characteristics in The Colony

Employment by Class of Employer in The Colony

Among the 27,120 employed individuals in The Colony, private company employees (20,922 | 77.1%), local government employees (1,746 | 6.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (1,372 | 5.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in The Colony
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees20,92277.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)8913.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,2604.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,3725.1%
Local Government Employees1,7466.4%
State Government Employees4841.8%
Federal Government Employees4351.6%
Unpaid Family Workers100.0%
Total27,120100.0%

Employment Status by Age in The Colony

According to the labor force statistics for The Colony, out of the total population over 16 years of age (36,530), 78.9% or 28,822 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.1% or 1,182 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 93.8% or 4,524 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.8% or 122 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in The Colony
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years685 (47.3%)122 (17.8%)
20 to 24 Years1,723 (82.3%)57 (3.3%)
25 to 29 Years4,524 (93.8%)104 (2.3%)
30 to 34 Years3,603 (90.3%)133 (3.7%)
35 to 44 Years6,437 (91.5%)406 (6.3%)
45 to 54 Years6,501 (90.0%)189 (2.9%)
55 to 59 Years2,544 (75.5%)142 (5.6%)
60 to 64 Years1,867 (73.8%)21 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years771 (30.7%)22 (2.9%)
75 Years and over173 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total28,822 (78.9%)1,182 (4.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in The Colony

According to labor force statistics for The Colony, 87.9% of individuals (25,466) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (28,971) are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 993 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.5% or 12,689 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.0% or 562 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in The Colony
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,212 (80.4%)9 (0.6%)
High School Diploma3,549 (78.4%)303 (6.7%)
College / Associate Degree8,024 (90.0%)624 (7.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher12,689 (90.5%)210 (1.5%)
Total25,466 (87.9%)1,130 (3.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in The Colony

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in The Colony are Management (4,685 | 17.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (3,422 | 12.4%), Business & Financial (3,257 | 11.8%), Community & Social Service (2,886 | 10.4%), and Computers & Mathematics (2,292 | 8.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in The Colony

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in The Colony, the most male-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (86.7%), Architecture & Engineering (86.6%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (74.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (87.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (85.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (81.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in The Colony
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2,633 (56.2%)2,052 (43.8%)
Business & Financial1,488 (45.7%)1,769 (54.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2,482 (72.5%)940 (27.5%)
Computers & Mathematics1,571 (68.5%)721 (31.5%)
Architecture & Engineering486 (86.6%)75 (13.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science425 (74.7%)144 (25.3%)
Community & Social Service 1,196 (41.4%)1,690 (58.6%)
Education, Arts & Media218 (61.9%)134 (38.1%)
Legal Services & Support53 (55.8%)42 (44.2%)
Education Instruction & Library314 (18.1%)1,420 (81.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment611 (86.7%)94 (13.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating152 (14.8%)872 (85.2%)
Health Technologists87 (12.5%)610 (87.5%)
Total (Category)7,951 (52.1%)7,323 (47.9%)
Total (Overall)14,955 (54.1%)12,677 (45.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in The Colony are Food Preparation & Serving (1,150 | 4.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (503 | 1.8%), Personal Care & Service (432 | 1.6%), Healthcare Support (420 | 1.5%), and Security & Protection (250 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations in The Colony

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in The Colony, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (82.4%), Healthcare Support (80.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (49.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in The Colony
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support82 (19.5%)338 (80.5%)
Security & Protection250 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention194 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving582 (50.6%)568 (49.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance337 (67.0%)166 (33.0%)
Personal Care & Service76 (17.6%)356 (82.4%)
Total (Category)1,327 (48.2%)1,428 (51.8%)
Total (Overall)14,955 (54.1%)12,677 (45.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in The Colony are Office & Administration (3,358 | 12.1%), and Sales & Related (2,776 | 10.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in The Colony

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in The Colony
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,762 (63.5%)1,014 (36.5%)
Office & Administration1,135 (33.8%)2,223 (66.2%)
Total (Category)2,897 (47.2%)3,237 (52.8%)
Total (Overall)14,955 (54.1%)12,677 (45.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in The Colony are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (691 | 2.5%), Construction & Extraction (601 | 2.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (17 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in The Colony

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in The Colony
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction518 (86.2%)83 (13.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair678 (98.1%)13 (1.9%)
Total (Category)1,196 (91.4%)113 (8.6%)
Total (Overall)14,955 (54.1%)12,677 (45.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in The Colony are Production (946 | 3.4%), Transportation (728 | 2.6%), and Material Moving (486 | 1.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in The Colony

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in The Colony
OccupationMaleFemale
Production548 (57.9%)398 (42.1%)
Transportation671 (92.2%)57 (7.8%)
Material Moving365 (75.1%)121 (24.9%)
Total (Category)1,584 (73.3%)576 (26.7%)
Total (Overall)14,955 (54.1%)12,677 (45.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in The Colony

Employment Industries in The Colony

The major employment industries in The Colony include Professional & Scientific (3,836 | 13.9%), Retail Trade (3,163 | 11.5%), Finance & Insurance (2,766 | 10.0%), Manufacturing (2,396 | 8.7%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,208 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries in The Colony

Employment Industries by Sex in The Colony

The The Colony industries that see more men than women are Utilities (80.9%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (76.1%), and Wholesale Trade (72.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Enterprise Management (87.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (78.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in The Colony
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction17 (34.0%)33 (66.0%)
Construction1,220 (70.1%)520 (29.9%)
Manufacturing1,641 (68.5%)755 (31.5%)
Wholesale Trade554 (72.1%)214 (27.9%)
Retail Trade1,820 (57.5%)1,343 (42.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing744 (51.6%)697 (48.4%)
Utilities462 (80.9%)109 (19.1%)
Information475 (61.5%)298 (38.6%)
Finance & Insurance1,268 (45.8%)1,498 (54.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing314 (34.2%)603 (65.8%)
Professional & Scientific2,648 (69.0%)1,188 (31.0%)
Enterprise Management25 (13.0%)167 (87.0%)
Administrative & Support641 (61.3%)405 (38.7%)
Educational Services676 (32.5%)1,407 (67.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance473 (21.4%)1,735 (78.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation392 (76.1%)123 (23.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services937 (53.0%)830 (47.0%)
Public Administration176 (34.4%)335 (65.6%)
Total14,955 (54.1%)12,677 (45.9%)

Education in The Colony

School Enrollment in The Colony

The most common levels of schooling among the 8,298 students in The Colony are middle school (1,848 | 22.3%), college / undergraduate (1,796 | 21.6%), and elementary school (1,681 | 20.3%).
School Enrollment in The Colony
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4145.0%
Kindergarten4855.8%
Elementary School1,68120.3%
Middle School1,84822.3%
High School1,59019.2%
College / Undergraduate1,79621.6%
Graduate / Professional4845.8%
Total8,298100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in The Colony

Out of a total of 8,298 students who are enrolled in schools in The Colony, 846 (10.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 7,452 (89.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 163 (36.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,097 (95.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in The Colony
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds290 (64.0%)163 (36.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,793 (92.9%)136 (7.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds2,129 (93.7%)143 (6.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,097 (95.9%)47 (4.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds466 (89.1%)57 (10.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds645 (87.5%)92 (12.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds529 (86.2%)85 (13.8%)
35 Years and over503 (80.3%)123 (19.7%)
Total7,452 (89.8%)846 (10.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in The Colony

Business (4,533 | 28.1%), engineering (1,362 | 8.5%), education (1,235 | 7.7%), arts & humanities (1,178 | 7.3%), and science & technology (1,026 | 6.4%) are the most common fields of study among 16,120 individuals in The Colony who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in The Colony
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics9966.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural7814.8%
Physical & Health Sciences7764.8%
Psychology9896.1%
Social Sciences5323.3%
Engineering1,3628.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies2821.8%
Science & Technology1,0266.4%
Business4,53328.1%
Education1,2357.7%
Literature & Languages3822.4%
Liberal Arts & History4793.0%
Visual & Performing Arts6474.0%
Communications9225.7%
Arts & Humanities1,1787.3%
Total16,120100.0%

Transportation & Commute in The Colony

Vehicle Availability by Sex in The Colony

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in The Colony are males with 2 vehicles (7,188, accounting for 48.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (5,872, making up 58.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in The Colony
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle190 (1.3%)299 (2.4%)
1 Vehicle2,853 (19.4%)2,427 (19.6%)
2 Vehicles7,188 (48.8%)5,872 (47.4%)
3 Vehicles2,541 (17.2%)1,998 (16.1%)
4 Vehicles1,271 (8.6%)1,314 (10.6%)
5 or more Vehicles699 (4.7%)468 (3.8%)
Total14,742 (100.0%)12,378 (100.0%)

Commute Time in The Colony

The most frequently occuring commute durations in The Colony are 30 to 34 minutes (3,731 commuters, 17.1%), 20 to 24 minutes (3,649 commuters, 16.7%), and 15 to 19 minutes (3,026 commuters, 13.8%).
Commute Time in The Colony
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1910.9%
5 to 9 Minutes1,2495.7%
10 to 14 Minutes2,31010.6%
15 to 19 Minutes3,02613.8%
20 to 24 Minutes3,64916.7%
25 to 29 Minutes1,7137.8%
30 to 34 Minutes3,73117.1%
35 to 39 Minutes1,3716.3%
40 to 44 Minutes1,1065.1%
45 to 59 Minutes2,20910.1%
60 to 89 Minutes9004.1%
90 or more Minutes4061.9%

Commute Time by Sex in The Colony

The most common commute times in The Colony are 30 to 34 minutes (2,217 commuters, 18.7%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (1,877 commuters, 18.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in The Colony
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes132 (1.1%)59 (0.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes701 (5.9%)548 (5.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,162 (9.8%)1,148 (11.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,508 (12.7%)1,518 (15.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,772 (15.0%)1,877 (18.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes801 (6.8%)912 (9.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes2,217 (18.7%)1,514 (15.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes515 (4.3%)856 (8.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes785 (6.6%)321 (3.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,526 (12.9%)683 (6.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes529 (4.5%)371 (3.7%)
90 or more Minutes187 (1.6%)219 (2.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in The Colony

The most frequent times of departure to work in The Colony are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,774, 15.0%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (1,462, 14.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in The Colony
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM905 (7.6%)109 (1.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM489 (4.1%)245 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM653 (5.5%)541 (5.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,312 (11.1%)855 (8.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,053 (8.9%)810 (8.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,655 (14.0%)1,267 (12.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,774 (15.0%)1,443 (14.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,065 (9.0%)1,462 (14.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,078 (9.1%)1,145 (11.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM500 (4.2%)950 (9.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM219 (1.8%)288 (2.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM97 (0.8%)10 (0.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM472 (4.0%)257 (2.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM563 (4.8%)644 (6.4%)
Total11,835 (100.0%)10,026 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in The Colony

Occupancy by Ownership in The Colony

Of the total 18,113 dwellings in The Colony, owner-occupied units account for 10,950 (60.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 7,163 (39.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in The Colony
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units10,95060.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units7,16339.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units18,113100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in The Colony

Occupancy by Household Size in The Colony
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household5,07128.0%
2-Person Household6,28634.7%
3-Person Household3,25318.0%
4+ Person Household3,50319.3%
Total Housing Units18,113100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in The Colony

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in The Colony
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,937 (38.2%)3,134 (61.8%)
2-Person Household4,087 (65.0%)2,199 (35.0%)
3-Person Household2,417 (74.3%)836 (25.7%)
4+ Person Household2,509 (71.6%)994 (28.4%)
Total Housing Units10,950 (60.5%)7,163 (39.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in The Colony

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in The Colony
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School602 (74.4%)207 (25.6%)
High School Diploma1,384 (54.6%)1,152 (45.4%)
College/Associate Degree3,495 (63.1%)2,043 (36.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher5,469 (59.3%)3,761 (40.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in The Colony

Occupancy by Age of Householder in The Colony
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years5,07828.0%
35 to 44 Years3,54619.6%
45 to 54 Years3,85221.3%
55 to 64 Years3,38418.7%
65 to 74 Years1,4197.8%
75 to 84 Years6283.5%
85 Years and Over2061.1%
Total18,113100.0%

Housing Finances in The Colony

Median Income by Occupancy in The Colony

Median Income by Occupancy in The Colony
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied10,950 (60.5%)$125,597
Renter-Occupied7,163 (39.6%)$83,857
Average18,113 (100.0%)$106,518

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in The Colony

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in The Colony
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000215 (2.0%)153 (2.1%)
$5,000 to $9,99952 (0.5%)23 (0.3%)
$10,000 to $14,999146 (1.3%)148 (2.1%)
$15,000 to $19,999153 (1.4%)62 (0.9%)
$20,000 to $24,999192 (1.8%)57 (0.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999284 (2.6%)258 (3.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999517 (4.7%)731 (10.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999965 (8.8%)1,569 (21.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,399 (12.8%)1,330 (18.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,632 (24.0%)1,837 (25.7%)
$150,000 or more4,395 (40.1%)995 (13.9%)
Total10,950 (100.0%)7,163 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in The Colony

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in The Colony
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300136 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49990 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $7991,104 (10.1%)92 (1.3%)
$800 to $999864 (7.9%)329 (4.6%)
$1,000 to $1,4992,127 (19.4%)1,611 (22.5%)
$1,500 to $1,9992,198 (20.1%)3,001 (41.9%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,586 (14.5%)1,275 (17.8%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,077 (9.8%)444 (6.2%)
$3,000 or more1,768 (16.2%)184 (2.6%)
Total10,950 (100.0%)7,163 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in The Colony

Housing Structures in The Colony

Housing Structures in The Colony
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached12,50169.0%
Single Unit, Attached9555.3%
2 Unit Apartments720.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3962.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3051.7%
10 or more Apartments3,83621.2%
Mobile Home / Other480.3%
Total18,113100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in The Colony

Housing Structures by Occupancy in The Colony
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached10,451 (83.6%)2,050 (16.4%)
Single Unit, Attached399 (41.8%)556 (58.2%)
2 Unit Apartments44 (61.1%)28 (38.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)396 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)305 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments33 (0.9%)3,803 (99.1%)
Mobile Home / Other23 (47.9%)25 (52.1%)
Total10,950 (60.5%)7,163 (39.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in The Colony

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in The Colony
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)294 (4.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms198 (1.8%)2,790 (39.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms2,643 (24.1%)2,441 (34.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms3,941 (36.0%)1,283 (17.9%)
8 or more Rooms4,168 (38.1%)355 (5.0%)
Total10,950 (100.0%)7,163 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in The Colony

Housing Structure by Heating Type in The Colony
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas4,623 (42.2%)695 (9.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas245 (2.2%)38 (0.5%)
Electricity5,936 (54.2%)6,326 (88.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels93 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used53 (0.5%)104 (1.5%)
Total10,950 (100.0%)7,163 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in The Colony

Household Vehicle Usage in The Colony
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle223 (2.0%)165 (2.3%)
1 Vehicle1,989 (18.2%)3,716 (51.9%)
2 Vehicles5,608 (51.2%)2,598 (36.3%)
3 or more Vehicles3,130 (28.6%)684 (9.6%)
Total10,950 (100.0%)7,163 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in The Colony

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in The Colony

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units3,2747,676
Median Property Value$313,400$330,900
Median Household Income$110,071$3,321
Monthly Housing Costs$893$1,768
Real Estate Taxes$5,188$72

Property Value by Mortgage Status in The Colony

Property Value by Mortgage Status in The Colony
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000111 (3.4%)74 (1.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99917 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,396 (42.6%)3,125 (40.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,463 (44.7%)3,042 (39.6%)
$500,000 to $749,999183 (5.6%)1,158 (15.1%)
$750,000 to $999,99973 (2.2%)188 (2.5%)
$1,000,000 or more31 (0.9%)89 (1.2%)
Total3,274 (100.0%)7,676 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in The Colony

Household Income by Mortgage Status in The Colony
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000158 (4.8%)192 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $24,999253 (7.7%)109 (1.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999107 (3.3%)238 (3.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999326 (10.0%)177 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999324 (9.9%)191 (2.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999250 (7.6%)641 (8.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999782 (23.9%)1,149 (15.0%)
$150,000 or more1,074 (32.8%)1,850 (24.1%)
Total3,274 (100.0%)7,676 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in The Colony

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in The Colony
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,084 (33.1%)127,338 (1,658.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x671 (20.5%)2,881 (37.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x443 (13.5%)1,867 (24.3%)
4.0x or more961 (29.3%)957 (12.5%)
Total3,274 (100.0%)7,676 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in The Colony

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in The Colony
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80082 (2.5%)75 (1.0%)
$800 to $1,49994 (2.9%)23 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4992,964 (90.5%)40 (0.5%)
Total3,274 (100.0%)7,676 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in The Colony

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in The Colony

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in The Colony
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years3,254 (96.6%)116 (3.4%)
6 to 18 Years5,277 (93.2%)382 (6.8%)
19 to 25 Years2,821 (88.0%)386 (12.0%)
26 to 34 Years7,096 (89.7%)817 (10.3%)
35 to 44 Years5,980 (85.0%)1,055 (15.0%)
45 to 54 Years6,292 (87.1%)931 (12.9%)
55 to 64 Years5,445 (92.3%)455 (7.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,414 (96.1%)97 (3.9%)
75 Years and older1,470 (97.7%)35 (2.3%)
Total40,049 (90.4%)4,274 (9.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in The Colony

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in The Colony
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born3,254 (96.6%)116 (3.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen5,277 (93.2%)382 (6.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2,821 (88.0%)386 (12.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in The Colony

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in The Colony
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,936 (76.2%)604 (23.8%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,763 (82.4%)589 (17.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,786 (87.4%)547 (12.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,891 (88.7%)747 (11.3%)
$100,000 and over25,673 (93.5%)1,787 (6.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in The Colony

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in The Colony
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6764 (22.7%)2,561 (76.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,185 (20.9%)4,321 (76.4%)
19 to 25 Years40 (1.3%)2,799 (87.3%)
25 to 34 Years210 (2.6%)7,014 (88.6%)
35 to 44 Years305 (4.3%)5,888 (83.7%)
45 to 54 Years187 (2.6%)6,214 (86.0%)
55 to 64 Years349 (5.9%)5,299 (89.8%)
65 to 74 Years2,299 (91.6%)1,317 (52.4%)
75 Years and over1,453 (96.5%)620 (41.2%)
Total6,792 (15.3%)36,033 (81.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in The Colony

Disability Status by Sex by Age in The Colony
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years152 (5.5%)55 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years167 (2.9%)418 (7.3%)
35 to 64 Years542 (5.2%)566 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years320 (25.4%)313 (25.0%)
75 Years and over142 (25.9%)426 (44.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in The Colony

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in The Colony: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years14 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years259 (2.5%)119 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years174 (13.8%)93 (7.4%)
75 Years and over142 (25.9%)171 (17.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in The Colony: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years43 (1.6%)35 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years27 (0.5%)122 (2.1%)
35 to 64 Years189 (1.8%)80 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years74 (5.9%)69 (5.5%)
75 Years and over22 (4.0%)81 (8.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in The Colony: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years109 (4.0%)20 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years140 (2.4%)215 (3.7%)
35 to 64 Years34 (0.3%)177 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years14 (1.1%)110 (8.8%)
75 Years and over17 (3.1%)103 (10.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in The Colony: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years10 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years27 (0.5%)125 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years186 (1.8%)297 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years198 (15.7%)222 (17.7%)
75 Years and over52 (9.5%)263 (27.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in The Colony: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years10 (0.4%)7 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years27 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years66 (0.6%)49 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years24 (1.9%)101 (8.1%)
75 Years and over17 (3.1%)108 (11.3%)

Technology Access in The Colony

Computing Device Access in The Colony

Computing Device Access in The Colony
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop16,81892.8%
Smartphone17,53996.8%
Tablet14,43879.7%
No Computing Device910.5%
Total18,113100.0%

Internet Access in The Colony

Internet Access in The Colony
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home16,34190.2%
Cellular Data Only8174.5%
Satellite Internet1,6639.2%
No Internet5002.8%
Total18,113100.0%

The Colony Summary

The Colony is a city located in Denton County, Texas, United States. It is a suburb of Dallas and is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. The city was founded in 1873 and incorporated in 1977. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 36,328.

History

The Colony was founded in 1873 by a group of settlers from Kentucky and Tennessee. The settlers were attracted to the area by the abundance of timber and the availability of land. The area was originally known as Peters Colony, named after William S. Peters, who was the leader of the group of settlers. The settlers established a post office in 1876 and the town was officially named The Colony in 1877.
The Colony was a farming community for many years, with cotton and corn being the main crops. In the early 1900s, the town began to grow as the railroad came through and the population increased. The town was incorporated in 1977 and has since grown rapidly.

Geography

The Colony is located in Denton County, Texas, about 25 miles north of Dallas. It is situated on the eastern shore of Lewisville Lake, a reservoir on the Elm Fork of the Trinity River. The city has a total area of 24.2 square miles, of which 22.7 square miles is land and 1.5 square miles is water.

Economy

The Colony is a rapidly growing city with a diverse economy. The city is home to several large companies, including Pizza Hut, Frito-Lay, and Dr Pepper Snapple Group. The city also has a thriving retail sector, with several shopping centers and retail outlets. The city is also home to several corporate headquarters, including Pizza Hut, Frito-Lay, and Dr Pepper Snapple Group.
The city is also home to several educational institutions, including The Colony High School, The Colony Middle School, and The Colony Elementary School. The city is also home to several parks and recreational facilities, including The Colony Aquatic Park, The Colony Skate Park, and The Colony Nature Preserve.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, The Colony had a population of 36,328. The racial makeup of the city was 73.3% White, 11.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 4.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 7.2% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in The Colony was $63,945, and the median income for a family was $71,945. The per capita income for the city was $27,945. About 5.2% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.
The Colony is a rapidly growing city with a diverse population and economy. The city is home to several large companies, educational institutions, and recreational facilities. The city has a strong retail sector and is home to several corporate headquarters. The city has a median income that is higher than the national average and a poverty rate that is lower than the national average. The city is a great place to live, work, and play.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of The Colony?
Total Population of The Colony is 44,323.
What is the Total Male Population of The Colony?
Total Male Population of The Colony is 22,108.
What is the Total Female Population of The Colony?
Total Female Population of The Colony is 22,215.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in The Colony?
There are 99.52 Males per 100 Females in The Colony.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in The Colony?
There are 100.48 Females per 100 Males in The Colony.
What is the Median Population Age in The Colony?
Median Population Age in The Colony is 37.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in The Colony
Average Family Size in The Colony is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in The Colony
Average Household Size in The Colony is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in The Colony?
Per Capita income in The Colony is $55,951.
What is the Median Family Income in The Colony?
Median Family Income in The Colony is $125,855.
What is the Median Household income in The Colony?
Median Household Income in The Colony is $106,518.
What is Income or Wage Gap in The Colony?
Income or Wage Gap in The Colony is 16.4%.
Women in The Colony earn 83.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in The Colony?
Inequality or Gini Index in The Colony is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in The Colony?
There are 28,822 People in the Labor Forcein in The Colony.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in The Colony?
78.9% of People are in the Labor Force in The Colony.
What is the Unemployment Rate in The Colony?
Unemployment Rate in The Colony is 4.1%.