Colchester town is located in Delaware County New York. Colchester town has a 2024 population of 1,768. Colchester town is currently declining at a rate of -0.67% annually and its population has decreased by -0.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,774 in 2020.
The average household income in Colchester town is $87,966 with a poverty rate of 14.67%. The median age in Colchester town is 48.8 years: 43.9 years for males, and 51.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Colchester town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,686 | 93.25% |
| Two or more races | 53 | 2.93% |
| Other race | 50 | 2.77% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 0.66% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.39% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 730 | 2.38 | 85.8 | 14.2 |
| Married | 395 | 3.19 | 91.4 | 8.6 |
| Non Family | 279 | 1.19 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Male | 38 | 2.13 | 21.1 | 78.9 |
| Female | 18 | 3.5 | 100 | 0 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
85.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 51 | 3.75% |
| Associates Degree | 139 | 10.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 144 | 10.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 138 | 10.15% |
| High School Graduate | 578 | 42.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 86 | 6.32% |
| Some College | 224 | 16.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,248 | 1,136 | 249 |
| Hispanic | 72 | 57 | 26 |
| Other Race | 50 | 50 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 20 | 0 |
| Black | 12 | 10 | 7 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $208,125 | $58,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,250 | $0 | $71,500 |
| High School Graduate | $33,448 | $35,078 | $26,556 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $53,958 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,575 | $48,341 | $42,786 |
| Some College | $42,778 | $47,250 | $38,929 |
$44,575
Average Earnings
$48,341
Average Male
$42,786
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.12% of Colchester town residents speak only English, while 6.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,621 | 253 | 15.61% |
| Multiple | 53 | 2 | 3.77% |
14.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.4%
Male Poverty Rate
10.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Colchester town is White, with 15.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Colchester town is Multiple, with 3.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 23.78% |
| High School | 11.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 54.84% |
| Male Employed | 11.26% |
| Female Employed | 9.39% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,897 | $106,852 |
| Households | $64,286 | $87,966 |
| Married Families | $95,063 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,417 | $56,831 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.8%
Male Marriage Rate
59.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
140
Number of Veterans
135
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 81 |
| Korea | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| World War II | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 66 |
| 65 to 74 | 52 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 112 | 8.43% |
| Other Race | 19 | 38% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 26.39% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 16.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%
Employment Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74%
Born in Colchester town
95.13%
Native Born
4.87%
Foreign Born
0.61%
Non Citizen
4.26%
Naturalized
95.13% of Colchester town residents were born in the United States, with 74% having been born in New York. 0.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,708 | -12 | -0.7% |
| 2028 | 1,720 | -12 | -0.69% |
| 2027 | 1,732 | -12 | -0.69% |
| 2026 | 1,744 | -12 | -0.68% |
| 2025 | 1,756 | -12 | -0.68% |
| 2024 | 1,768 | -12 | -0.67% |
| 2023 | 1,780 | -12 | -0.67% |
| 2022 | 1,792 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2021 | 1,794 | 20 | 1.13% |
| 2020 | 1,774 | -197 | -9.99% |
| 2019 | 1,971 | -16 | -0.81% |
| 2018 | 1,987 | -10 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 1,997 | -11 | -0.55% |
| 2016 | 2,008 | -21 | -1.03% |
| 2015 | 2,029 | -21 | -1.02% |
| 2014 | 2,050 | -11 | -0.53% |
| 2013 | 2,061 | -7 | -0.34% |
| 2012 | 2,068 | -10 | -0.48% |
| 2011 | 2,078 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 2,080 | 0 | 0% |