The Colony, TX
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In The Colony, Texas Summary
Life in The Colony research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in The Colony over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in The Colony:
The population in The Colony is 43,489.
The median home value in The Colony is $272,200.
The median income in The Colony is $96,901.
The cost of living in The Colony is 102 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in The Colony is $1,596.
The unemployment rate in The Colony is 3.9%.
The poverty rate in The Colony is 7.2%.
Table Of Contents
The Colony SnackAbility
7.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
7
Diversity
9.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
6
The Colony, TX Crime Report
1,289
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,771.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
18.13%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
The Colony / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,289 | 2,771.4 | 2,691.5 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 196 | 421.4 | 446.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 4.3 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 9 | 19.4 | 91.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 74 | 159.1 | 302.5 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,093 | 2,350.0 | 2,245.0 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 43 | 92.5 | 370.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 972 | 2,089.9 | 1,587.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 78 | 167.7 | 287.0 | 246.0 |
The Colony, TX Cost Of Living
102
The Colony's Overall Cost Of Living
The Colony's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | The Colony | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 112 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 89 | 100 | |
| Health | 79 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 100 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 100 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 111 | 101 | 100 | |
The Colony, TX Photos
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Rankings for The Colony in Texas
Map Of The Colony, TX
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Population over time in The Colony
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 43,791 | 3.7% |
| 2020 | 42,215 | 2.0% |
| 2019 | 41,388 | 1.5% |
| 2018 | 40,757 | 2.6% |
| 2017 | 39,736 | 2.7% |
| 2016 | 38,690 | 2.9% |
| 2015 | 37,614 | 2.4% |
| 2014 | 36,718 | 2.4% |
| 2013 | 35,850 | 2.6% |
| 2012 | 34,947 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in The Colony
| Race | The Colony | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.8% | 40.7% | 59.4% |
| African American | 11.0% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 7.3% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 5.8% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 19.6% | 39.8% | 18.4% |
Gender in The Colony
| Gender | The Colony | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in The Colony for adults over 25
| Education | The Colony | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For The Colony, Texas
| Income | The Colony | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.6% | 5.7% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.6% | 7.7% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.0% | 8.5% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.8% | 11.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.8% | 17.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.6% | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.6% | 16.2% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.5% | 7.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.0% | 8.7% | 9.5% |
