The Colony, TX
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

43,005

Unemployment

2.5%

Poverty

5.7%

Median Home

$231,700

Median Income

$87,187

Median Rent

$1,399

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The Colony SnackAbility

8.5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

9/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

8.5

Commute

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The Colony, TX Crime Report

763
Total Crimes

1,720.2
Total Crimes / 100k People

-30.55%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	The Colony / 100k People	Texas / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	763	1,720.2	2,809.6	2,476.7

Violent Crime	122	275.0	418.9	366.7
Murder	1	2.3	4.9	5.0
Robbery	13	29.3	100.0	81.6
Aggravated Assault	46	103.7	263.0	250.2
Property Crime	641	1,445.1	2,390.7	2,109.9
Burglary	74	166.8	392.8	340.5
Larceny	509	1,147.5	1,730.6	1,549.5
Car Theft	58	130.8	267.2	219.9

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The Colony, TX Cost Of Living

102
The Colony's Overall Cost Of Living

1.0x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	The Colony	Texas	National Average
Overall	102	91	100

Services	110	95	100
Groceries	97	90	100
Health	78	97	100
Housing	99	83	100
Transportation	97	94	100
Utilities	109	102	100

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The Colony, TX Photos

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Rankings for The Colony in Texas

Ranks #35 in Best Places To Live In Texas

Ranks #44 in Richest Cities In Texas

Ranks #95 in Safest Places In Texas

Map Of The Colony, TX

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Population over time in The Colony

Year	Population	% Change
2019	43,005	1.9%
2018	42,215	2.0%
2017	41,388	1.5%
2016	40,757	2.6%
2015	39,736	2.7%
2014	38,690	2.9%
2013	37,614	2.4%
2012	36,718	2.4%
2011	35,850	2.6%
2010	34,947	-

Race / Ethnicity in The Colony

White

60.9% (26,171)

African American

8.4% (3,616)

American Indian

0.3% (116)

Asian

5.3% (2,265)

Hawaiian

0.1% (34)

Other

0.2% (75)

Two Or More

3.1% (1,339)

Hispanic

21.8% (9,389)

Race	The Colony	TX	USA
White	60.9%	42.0%	60.7%
African American	8.4%	11.8%	12.3%
American Indian	0.3%	0.3%	0.7%
Asian	5.3%	4.7%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%
Two Or More	3.1%	1.7%	2.4%
Hispanic	21.8%	39.3%	18.0%

Gender in The Colony

Female

50.1% (21,537)

Male

49.9% (21,468)

Gender	The Colony	TX	USA
Female	50.1%	50.3%	50.8%
Male	49.9%	49.7%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in The Colony for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

2.0% (860)

9-12th Grade

5.0% (2,150)

High School / GED

20.0% (8,601)

Some College

24.0% (10,321)

Associate's Degree

10.0% (4,300)

Bachelor's Degree

29.0% (12,471)

Master's Degree

8.0% (3,440)

Professional Degree

1.0% (430)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (430)

Education	The Colony	TX	USA
< 9th Grade	2.0%	8.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	5.0%	8.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	20.0%	25.0%	27.0%
Some College	24.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	10.0%	7.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	29.0%	19.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	8.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For The Colony, Texas

Less than $10,000

2.5% (109,145)

$10,000 to $14,999

0.6% (26,761)

$15,000 to $24,999

3.7% (158,733)

$25,000 to $34,999

6.3% (271,814)

$35,000 to $49,999

8.1% (349,213)

$50,000 to $74,999

18.2% (782,386)

$75,000 to $99,999

19.1% (822,791)

$100,000 to $149,999

20.7% (888,645)

$150,000 to $199,999

10.6% (457,834)

$200,000 or more

10.1% (433,172)

Income	The Colony	TX	USA
Less than $10,000	2.5%	6.1%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	0.6%	4.0%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	3.7%	8.9%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	6.3%	9.3%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	8.1%	12.5%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	18.2%	17.6%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	19.1%	12.5%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	20.7%	15.0%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	10.6%	6.7%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	10.1%	7.4%	7.7%