Village · New York
Colonie, New York
Colonie, village, in Albany County, New York. Colonie had 7,679 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,781 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,702 (±21). GEOID 3617332.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,679
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,781 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,702 ±21
Median household income
$103,983
±$5,902 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$285,400
±$10,126 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$1,570
±$157 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Colonie and what county is it in?
Colonie is a village in Albany County, New York. It covers 3.2 square miles of land, 2,400 residents per square mile in 2020.
Colonie is in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Colonie lies entirely within the Town of Colonie, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Colonie, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,679 people lived in Colonie on July 1, 2025, down 1.2% since 2020, in line with New York (−1.0%). The 2020 Census counted 7,781 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,702 (±21).
| Measure | Colonie | Albany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,702 ±21 | 317,018 | −35 |
| Households | 3,193 ±287 | 134,703 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.40 ±0.21 | 2.21 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,258 ±289 | 147,662 | no clear change |
Colonie's population since 2000
From 7,916 in 2000 to 7,679 in 2025: down 3.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Colonie as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Colonie?
The median resident of Colonie is 43.4 years old; 20.0% are under 18 and 20.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.5%. 9.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Colonie | Albany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.4 ±1.8 | 38.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.0% ±3.1 pts | 18.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.9% ±3.6 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 52.9% ±4.7 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5% ±1.9 pts | 7.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.4% ±5.5 pts | 68.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±2.2 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±1.9 pts | 7.5% | −6.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.5% ±3.3 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.2% ±3.5 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.6% ±4.9 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.8% ±1.9 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 10.7% ±2.6 pts | 12.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.9% ±1.0 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.5% ±4.0 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.7% ±6.3 pts | 46.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.5% ±4.3 pts | 22.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.4% ±2.8 pts | 86.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Colonie earn?
Half of Colonie's 3,193 households earn less than $103,983 a year (±$5,902), against $85,333 in Albany County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $108,647 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Colonie | Albany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $103,983 ±$5,902 | $85,333 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $108,546 ±$7,395 | $111,519 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,842 ±$3,678 | $48,210 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.5% ±3.2 pts | 13.0% | +4.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.3% ±3.1 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.4% ±3.4 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% ±2.4 pts | 95.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.2% ±2.4 pts | 90.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Colonie?
Owners occupy 80.2% of Colonie's occupied homes and renters 19.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $285,400 by its owner (±$10,126). The median renter pays $1,570 a month including utilities, and 29.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Colonie | Albany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $285,400 ±$10,126 | $294,600 | +$17,601 |
| Median gross rent | $1,570 ±$157 | $1,313 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.6% ±15.0 pts | 37.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,755 ±$130 | $1,998 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.2% ±4.8 pts | 56.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 19.8% ±4.8 pts | 43.4% | – |
| Housing units | 3,258 ±289 | 147,662 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.6% ±4.2 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.5% ±2.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.1% ±2.5 pts | 26.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.0% ±3.2 pts | 12.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Colonie building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Colonie in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Colonie work and get to work?
77.0% of Colonie's workers drive alone and 15.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.0 minutes.
| Measure | Colonie | Albany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.6% ±3.9 pts | 63.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.2% ±1.5 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.0% ±6.9 pts | 66.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.6% ±2.7 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.2% ±1.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±1.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.7% ±5.4 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.0 min ±1.5 | 21.4 min | −2.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Colonie?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Colonie (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $91,827 (Tract 139.01) to $107,188 (Tract 139.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 139.02Albany County | 5,354 | $107,188 |
| Tract 139.01Albany County | 2,348 | $91,827 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Colonie) · Census block assignment files
How does Colonie compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Colonie is the 3,844th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 114th-most populous of 594 in New York.
Colonie ranks 480th of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 114th | 594 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 635th | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 365th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 480th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 745th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 665th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 434th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 883rd | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 704th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 830th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 783rd | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 423rd | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 1,555th | 1,652 |
Colonie's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
Every place in New York, sortable · Compare Colonie with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Colonie?
13 of the 57 figures for Colonie on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Colonie are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Colonie.