Colonie town is located in Albany County New York. Colonie town has a 2024 population of 85,740. Colonie town is currently growing at a rate of 0.17% annually and its population has increased by 0.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 85,383 in 2020.
The average household income in Colonie town is $117,279 with a poverty rate of 6.24%. The median age in Colonie town is 40.7 years: 39.5 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Colonie town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64,993 | 76.1% |
| Asian | 9,678 | 11.33% |
| Two or more races | 4,969 | 5.82% |
| Black or African American | 4,756 | 5.57% |
| Other race | 874 | 1.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 98 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 38 | 0.04% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 34,279 | 2.39 | 68.8 | 31.2 |
| Married | 16,734 | 3.09 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Non Family | 13,143 | 1.19 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Female | 3,217 | 3.25 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Male | 1,185 | 3.38 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
68.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,214 | 3.77% |
| Associates Degree | 8,076 | 13.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13,623 | 23.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 11,711 | 19.94% |
| High School Graduate | 12,566 | 21.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,636 | 2.79% |
| Some College | 8,897 | 15.15% |
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 | 45,526 | 43,409 | 18,990 |
| Asian | 6,325 | 5,290 | 3,779 |
| Black | 2,955 | 2,540 | 894 |
| 2+ Races | 2,494 | 2,395 | 1,302 |
| Hispanic | 2,063 | 1,850 | 665 |
| Other Race | 509 | 431 | 123 |
| Islander | 58 | 58 | 28 |
| Native American | 24 | 11 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 59.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,813 | $80,745 | $58,987 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,251 | $105,729 | $77,397 |
| High School Graduate | $49,414 | $52,814 | $44,440 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,167 | $32,446 | $18,513 |
| Overall | $61,418 | $68,141 | $55,867 |
| Some College | $56,993 | $62,534 | $51,149 |
$61,418
Average Earnings
$68,141
Average Male
$55,867
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.07% of Colonie town residents speak only English, while 15.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61,031 | 3,173 | 5.2% |
| Asian | 9,601 | 1,202 | 12.52% |
| Black | 4,173 | 412 | 9.87% |
| Multiple | 4,830 | 224 | 4.64% |
| Hispanic | 3,772 | 199 | 5.28% |
| Other | 732 | 95 | 12.98% |
| Native | 38 | 14 | 36.84% |
6.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.19%
Male Poverty Rate
6.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Colonie town is Native, with 36.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Colonie town is Multiple, with 4.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.02% |
| Some College | 5.37% |
| High School | 5.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 23.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 23.4% |
| Male Employed | 2.02% |
| Female Employed | 1.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $118,486 | $136,926 |
| Households | $94,299 | $117,279 |
| Married Families | $127,432 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $60,543 | $79,877 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.5%
Male Marriage Rate
48.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,947
Number of Veterans
3,722
Male Veterans
225
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,419 |
| Second Gulf War | 589 |
| First Gulf War | 568 |
| Korea | 287 |
| World War II | 90 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 1,227 |
| 75+ | 1,165 |
| 55 to 64 | 640 |
| 35 to 54 | 623 |
| 18 to 34 | 292 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,393 | 6.26% |
| 2+ Races | 251 | 8.76% |
| Hispanic | 231 | 8.68% |
| Black | 178 | 4.86% |
| Asian | 90 | 1.31% |
| Other Race | 22 | 3% |
| Native American | 13 | 34.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
73.73%
Born in Colonie town
87.37%
Native Born
12.63%
Foreign Born
5.13%
Non Citizen
7.51%
Naturalized
87.37% of Colonie town residents were born in the United States, with 73.73% having been born in New York. 5.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 86,485 | 149 | 0.17% |
| 2028 | 86,336 | 149 | 0.17% |
| 2027 | 86,187 | 149 | 0.17% |
| 2026 | 86,038 | 149 | 0.17% |
| 2025 | 85,889 | 149 | 0.17% |
| 2024 | 85,740 | 149 | 0.17% |
| 2023 | 85,591 | 149 | 0.17% |
| 2022 | 85,442 | -8 | -0.01% |
| 2021 | 85,450 | 67 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 85,383 | 2,893 | 3.51% |
| 2019 | 82,490 | -549 | -0.66% |
| 2018 | 83,039 | 24 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 83,015 | 308 | 0.37% |
| 2016 | 82,707 | -87 | -0.11% |
| 2015 | 82,794 | 100 | 0.12% |
| 2014 | 82,694 | 380 | 0.46% |
| 2013 | 82,314 | 413 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 81,901 | 189 | 0.23% |
| 2011 | 81,712 | 110 | 0.13% |
| 2010 | 81,602 | 0 | 0% |