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The Colony, Texas
The Colony, city, in Denton County, Texas. The Colony had 46,196 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 44,534 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 45,454 (±50). GEOID 4872530.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
46,196
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 44,534 · ACS 2020-2024: 45,454 ±50
Median household income
$114,511
±$6,433 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$383,900
±$11,522 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,958
±$94 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is The Colony and what county is it in?
The Colony is a city in Denton County, Texas. It covers 14.0 square miles of land, 3,180 residents per square mile in 2020.
The Colony is in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in The Colony, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 46,196 people lived in The Colony on July 1, 2025, up 3.7% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 44,534 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 45,454 (±50).
| Measure | The Colony | Denton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 45,454 ±50 | 979,561 | +2,449 |
| Households | 18,591 ±587 | 360,392 | +2,200 |
| Average household size | 2.44 ±0.08 | 2.68 | −0.18 |
| Housing units | 19,388 ±603 | 376,754 | +2,055 |
The Colony's population since 2000
From 26,531 in 2000 to 46,196 in 2025: up 74.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for The Colony 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 The Colony?
The median resident of The Colony is 37.8 years old; 18.4% are under 18 and 11.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 53.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 21.2%. 13.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | The Colony | Denton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8 ±1.6 | 37.0 | +2.9 |
| Under 18 years | 18.4% ±1.6 pts | 23.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.2% ±1.4 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Male | 50.3% ±1.7 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.2% ±2.6 pts | 20.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 53.5% ±3.2 pts | 52.4% | −7.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.9% ±1.9 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.0% ±1.5 pts | 11.0% | +2.7 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.8% ±2.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.4% ±1.7 pts | 17.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.2% ±2.2 pts | 25.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4% ±1.1 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 7.4% ±1.1 pts | 9.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.8% ±1.5 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.0% ±1.0 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 47.7% ±2.8 pts | 49.4% | +9.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.3% ±2.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.0% ±2.5 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.6% ±1.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
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 The Colony earn?
Half of The Colony's 18,591 households earn less than $114,511 a year (±$6,433), against $111,498 in Denton County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $107,301 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | The Colony | Denton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $114,511 ±$6,433 | $111,498 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $141,701 ±$8,418 | $145,847 | – |
| Per capita income | $58,740 ±$3,628 | $54,690 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.7% ±2.1 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.1% ±5.5 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.6% ±1.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% ±1.0 pts | 98.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.6% ±1.1 pts | 95.7% | – |
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 The Colony?
Owners occupy 59.8% of The Colony's occupied homes and renters 40.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $383,900 by its owner (±$11,522). The median renter pays $1,958 a month including utilities, and 26.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | The Colony | Denton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $383,900 ±$11,522 | $437,200 | +$98,748 |
| Median gross rent | $1,958 ±$94 | $1,728 | +$236 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.5% ±6.2 pts | 41.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,428 ±$113 | $2,676 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.8% ±2.6 pts | 65.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.2% ±2.6 pts | 34.5% | – |
| Housing units | 19,388 ±603 | 376,754 | +2,055 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.5% ±2.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.7% ±3.0 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.4% ±1.1 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 25.9% ±3.2 pts | 25.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.6% ±1.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
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 The Colony building?
Builders took permits for 46 new housing units in The Colony in 2025 (46 in single-family houses), 1.0 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
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 The Colony work and get to work?
67.8% of The Colony's workers drive alone and 23.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.1%.
| Measure | The Colony | Denton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 77.0% ±2.2 pts | 71.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% ±1.1 pts | 4.0% | +1.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 67.8% ±2.7 pts | 65.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.5% ±1.6 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 23.8% ±2.6 pts | 23.5% | +16.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.1 min ±1.3 | 28.1 min | −2.3 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 The Colony?
10 census tracts lie mostly in The Colony, and 9 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $90,059 (Tract 216.47) to $221,161 (Tract 215.34).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 215.16Denton County | 6,237 | $122,765 |
| Tract 215.31Denton County | 4,656 | $132,578 |
| Tract 216.47Denton County | 5,050 | $90,059 |
| Tract 215.34Denton County | 6,951 | $221,161 |
| Tract 215.21Denton County | 4,439 | $134,063 |
| Tract 215.32Denton County | 4,171 | $91,227 |
| Tract 215.20Denton County | 3,838 | $117,886 |
| Tract 215.30Denton County | 3,173 | $93,646 |
| Tract 215.18Denton County | 2,757 | $159,750 |
| Tract 216.55Denton County | 2,450 | $101,750 |
| Tract 215.33Denton County | 6,041 | $139,633 |
| Tract 216.54Denton County | 5,941 | $143,475 |
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 The Colony) · Census block assignment files
How does The Colony compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, The Colony is the 890th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 81st-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
The Colony ranks 134th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 81st | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 397th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 79th | 979 |
| Median household income | 134th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 96th | 978 |
| Median home value | 148th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 79th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 627th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 124th | 877 |
| Median age | 410th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 770th | 973 |
| Work from home | 90th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 421st | 976 |
The Colony's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare The Colony 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 The Colony?
7 of the 57 figures for The Colony 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 The Colony 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 The Colony.