Census-designated place · Pennsylvania
Colonial Park, Pennsylvania
Colonial Park, census-designated place, in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Colonial Park had 18,032 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,808). GEOID 4215328.
Residents, 2020-2024
18,032
±1,808 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 16,243
Median household income
$73,105
±$7,462 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$231,100
±$9,238 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,392
±$63 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Colonial Park and what county is it in?
Colonial Park is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It covers 5.0 square miles of land, 3,222 residents per square mile in 2020.
Colonial Park is in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Colonial Park lies entirely within Lower Paxton Township, a township 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 Colonial Park, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Colonial Park's population at 18,032 (±1,808). The 2020 Census counted 16,243 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Colonial Park is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Colonial Park | Dauphin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,032 ±1,808 | 289,593 | +4,449 |
| Households | 7,068 ±536 | 121,358 | +1,046 |
| Average household size | 2.52 ±0.19 | 2.33 | +0.29 |
| Housing units | 7,439 ±516 | 127,828 | +1,078 |
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 Colonial Park?
The median resident of Colonial Park is 36.5 years old; 27.2% are under 18 and 16.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 46.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 24.7%. 17.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Colonial Park | Dauphin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5 ±4.5 | 39.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.2% ±3.9 pts | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.6% ±2.6 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Male | 45.4% ±3.1 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.9% ±4.4 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 46.6% ±6.9 pts | 60.6% | −15.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 24.7% ±5.0 pts | 16.3% | +9.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 10.3% ±3.9 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±2.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 17.9% ±4.2 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 21.3% ±4.8 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2% ±2.3 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 14.6% ±2.8 pts | 14.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.0% ±4.5 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.0% ±3.4 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.6% ±4.4 pts | 34.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.5% ±2.5 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 79.0% ±5.0 pts | 87.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.6% ±1.9 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Colonial Park earn?
Half of Colonial Park's 7,068 households earn less than $73,105 a year (±$7,462), against $76,242 in Dauphin County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $64,373 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Colonial Park | Dauphin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,105 ±$7,462 | $76,242 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $86,201 ±$8,730 | $101,339 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,312 ±$4,342 | $42,294 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.9% ±3.5 pts | 12.9% | −7.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.5% ±7.1 pts | 16.7% | −17.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.5% ±4.0 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.2% ±2.7 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.4% ±3.6 pts | 90.3% | – |
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 Colonial Park?
Owners occupy 46.6% of Colonial Park's occupied homes and renters 53.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $231,100 by its owner (±$9,238). The median renter pays $1,392 a month including utilities, and 42.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Colonial Park | Dauphin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $231,100 ±$9,238 | $236,400 | +$37,758 |
| Median gross rent | $1,392 ±$63 | $1,217 | +$94 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.6% ±7.9 pts | 37.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,519 ±$132 | $1,660 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 46.6% ±4.8 pts | 63.1% | −6.5 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 53.4% ±4.8 pts | 36.9% | – |
| Housing units | 7,439 ±516 | 127,828 | +1,078 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.5% ±4.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 45.2% ±4.6 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.4% ±1.6 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.8% ±3.6 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.6% ±3.2 pts | 9.4% | – |
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 do people in Colonial Park work and get to work?
68.1% of Colonial Park's workers drive alone and 14.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Colonial Park | Dauphin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.9% ±3.2 pts | 64.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% ±2.4 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 68.1% ±5.2 pts | 68.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.1% ±3.9 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.3% ±1.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.6% ±4.0 pts | 16.8% | +11.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.2 min ±1.9 | 21.5 min | no clear change |
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 Colonial Park?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Colonial Park, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $67,594 (Tract 223) to $75,775 (Tract 224.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 224.03Dauphin County | 7,510 | $75,775 |
| Tract 223Dauphin County | 5,425 | $67,594 |
| Tract 226.01Dauphin County | 6,855 | $96,837 |
| Tract 226.05Dauphin County | 5,984 | $79,722 |
| Tract 226.06Dauphin County | 4,355 | $62,100 |
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 Colonial Park) · Census block assignment files
How does Colonial Park compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
Colonial Park ranks 1,245th of 2,136 places in Pennsylvania with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 126th | 2,159 |
| Residents per square mile | 360th | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 1,245th | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 1,629th | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 1,007th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 416th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 728th | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,134th | 2,129 |
| Median age | 1,907th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 2,059th | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 650th | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 1,856th | 2,156 |
Colonial Park's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
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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 Colonial Park?
10 of the 57 figures for Colonial Park 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 Colonial Park 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' school search.