Colonie, NY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
7,737
Unemployment
2.6%
Poverty
2.8%
Median Home
$217,600
Median Income
$88,281
Median Rent
$1,262
Colonie SnackAbility
7.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
8.5
Colonie, NY Cost Of Living
108
Colonie's Overall Cost Of Living
Colonie's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Colonie | New York | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 117 | 100 | |
| Services | 106 | 108 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 115 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 102 | 101 | 100 | |
| Housing | 112 | 145 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 100 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 100 | 97 | 100 | |
Colonie, NY Photos
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Rankings for Colonie in New York
Map Of Colonie, NY
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Population over time in Colonie
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7,737 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 7,793 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 7,856 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 7,888 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 7,898 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 7,869 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 7,845 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 7,831 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 7,817 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 7,839 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Colonie
| Race | Colonie | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.3% | 55.6% | 60.7% |
| African American | 3.9% | 14.3% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 11.2% | 8.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 19.0% | 18.0% |
Gender in Colonie
| Gender | Colonie | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Colonie for adults over 25
| Education | Colonie | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Colonie, New York
| Income | Colonie | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.6% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.3% | 8.5% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.2% | 7.9% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.5% | 15.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.8% | 12.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 27.7% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.1% | 8.1% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.9% | 10.7% | 7.7% |
