Colonial Park is a CDP located in Dauphin County Pennsylvania. Colonial Park has a 2024 population of 17,501. Colonial Park is currently growing at a rate of 1.77% annually and its population has increased by 13.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,457 in 2020.
The average household income in Colonial Park is $76,676 with a poverty rate of 12.05%. The median age in Colonial Park is 35.9 years: 34.9 years for males, and 37 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Colonial Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,149 | 60.09% |
| Black or African American | 3,421 | 20.25% |
| Asian | 1,587 | 9.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,104 | 6.54% |
| Other race | 580 | 3.43% |
| Native American | 50 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,746 | 2.47 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
| Married | 2,928 | 3.43 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Non Family | 2,683 | 1.23 | 36.8 | 63.2 |
| Female | 852 | 2.96 | 37 | 63 |
| Male | 283 | 2.86 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
50.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 625 | 5.44% |
| Associates Degree | 1,641 | 14.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,993 | 17.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 890 | 7.74% |
| High School Graduate | 4,215 | 36.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 255 | 2.22% |
| Some College | 1,880 | 16.35% |
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 | 7,211 | 6,754 | 2,016 |
| Black | 1,957 | 1,913 | 357 |
| Asian | 1,239 | 935 | 263 |
| Hispanic | 679 | 606 | 130 |
| 2+ Races | 522 | 504 | 126 |
| Other Race | 252 | 213 | 22 |
| Native American | 50 | 50 | 0 |
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 white people with a rate of 27.96%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,688 | $62,292 | $41,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,933 | $0 | $61,563 |
| High School Graduate | $34,729 | $47,083 | $26,748 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,486 | $30,000 | $24,179 |
| Overall | $41,250 | $50,532 | $34,181 |
| Some College | $41,073 | $42,016 | $36,167 |
$41,250
Average Earnings
$50,532
Average Male
$34,181
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.97% of Colonial Park residents speak only English, while 17.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,343 | 873 | 26.11% |
| White | 9,358 | 661 | 7.06% |
| Hispanic | 1,492 | 290 | 19.44% |
| Multiple | 1,104 | 184 | 16.67% |
| Asian | 1,573 | 106 | 6.74% |
| Native | 50 | 50 | 100% |
| Other | 571 | 36 | 6.3% |
12.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.91%
Male Poverty Rate
13.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Colonial Park is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Colonial Park is Other, with 6.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.32% |
| Some College | 10.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 56.41% |
| Female Unemployed | 49.36% |
| Female Employed | 7.65% |
| Male Employed | 5.42% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,175 | $88,693 |
| Households | $62,878 | $76,676 |
| Married Families | $88,397 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,612 | $53,525 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
920
Number of Veterans
810
Male Veterans
110
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 279 |
| Second Gulf War | 235 |
| First Gulf War | 160 |
| Korea | 71 |
| World War II | 63 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 231 |
| 75+ | 230 |
| 35 to 54 | 170 |
| 18 to 34 | 146 |
| 55 to 64 | 143 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 710 | 8.54% |
| Black | 114 | 4.65% |
| Hispanic | 90 | 9.31% |
| 2+ Races | 86 | 14.29% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
65.18%
Born in Colonial Park
82.92%
Native Born
17.08%
Foreign Born
10.02%
Non Citizen
7.06%
Naturalized
82.92% of Colonial Park residents were born in the United States, with 65.18% having been born in Pennsylvania. 10.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,501 | 305 | 1.77% |
| 2023 | 17,196 | 305 | 1.81% |
| 2022 | 16,891 | 759 | 4.7% |
| 2021 | 16,132 | 675 | 4.37% |
| 2020 | 15,457 | 1,874 | 13.8% |
| 2019 | 13,583 | 697 | 5.41% |
| 2018 | 12,886 | 448 | 3.6% |
| 2017 | 12,438 | -587 | -4.51% |
| 2016 | 13,025 | -171 | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 13,196 | 72 | 0.55% |
| 2014 | 13,124 | -16 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 13,140 | -138 | -1.04% |
| 2012 | 13,278 | 83 | 0.63% |
| 2011 | 13,195 | -34 | -0.26% |
| 2010 | 13,229 | 0 | 0% |