Colonia SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Colonia summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Colonia. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Colonia is 136 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Colonia is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Colonia is $635,209.
The median income in Colonia is $122,713.
Colonia's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Colonia Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Colonia | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 110 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 196 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 110 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 112 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 109 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Colonia, NJ Weather
The average high in Colonia is 63.8° and the average low is 43.4°.
There are 77.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.8 inches of precipitation each year with 24.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Colonia |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 24.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Colonia Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Colonia
The current population in Colonia is 18,587. The population has increased 2.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,587 | 1.6% |
| 2023 | 18,294 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 18,581 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 18,776 | 5.6% |
| 2020 | 17,782 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 17,801 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 17,734 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 17,486 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 17,728 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 17,517 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 17,530 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 17,352 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 17,263 | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 17,447 | -3.6% |
| 2010 | 18,100 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Colonia
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Colonia is:
56.4% White with 10,484 White residents.
5.1% African American with 948 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 7 American Indian residents.
15.6% Asian with 2,891 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.8% Other with 337 Other residents.
3.6% Two Or More with 666 Two Or More residents.
17.5% Hispanic with 3,254 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Colonia | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.4% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.1% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 15.6% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 17.5% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Colonia
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Colonia is 51.2% female with 9,516 female residents.
Colonia is 48.8% male with 9,071 male residents.
| Gender | Colonia | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Colonia for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Colonia completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Colonia completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Colonia completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Colonia completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Colonia completed associate's degree.
30.0% of adults in Colonia completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Colonia completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Colonia completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Colonia completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Colonia | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Colonia, New Jersey
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2.3% of households in Colonia earn Less than $10,000.
2.3% of households in Colonia earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.6% of households in Colonia earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.1% of households in Colonia earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.9% of households in Colonia earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.5% of households in Colonia earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.2% of households in Colonia earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.1% of households in Colonia earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.9% of households in Colonia earn $150,000 to $199,999.
28.0% of households in Colonia earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Colonia | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.3% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.6% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.1% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.9% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.5% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.2% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.1% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.9% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 28.0% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
