Population Statistics for Colonie, New York in 2024


  • Total population: 7,702, male: 4,071 and female: 3,631
  • Median age: 43.4 years, male: 36.1 and female: 49.3
  • Median household income: $103,983
  • Housing units: 3,258 total, occupied: 3,193 and vacant: 65

Population by Age and Gender

In Colonie, New York, there are 967 males under 18 years old (23.8%), 2,398 aged 18 to 64 (58.9%), and 706 aged 65 and over (17.3%). Among females, 577 are under 18 years old (15.9%), 2,153 aged 18 to 64 (59.3%), and 901 aged 65 and over (24.8%).


Population Demographics by Race

Based on the latest data, the population in Colonie, New York is 80.4% (6,191 people) White. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.5% (270 people) of the total. Black or African American alone represents 4.4% (338 people), while Asian alone makes up 4.6% (355 people).



Household Income

About 21.4% of all households earn under $50,000. Around 24.9% of households have incomes between $50,000 and $100,000, while 47.8% earn between $100,000 and $200,000. A small portion, 5.9%, report incomes over $200,000.




Households and Families

About 53.2% of households are married couples, while 13.8% are headed by a male householder with no spouse present. Female householders account for 12.0% of households, and 21.0% are non-family households.



Marital Status of Population

Overall, 38.4% of men and 43.8% of women are currently married. Among those who have never married, the share is 48.7% for men and 24.9% for women. Divorce rates are 19.1% among women compared to 8.0% for men, while 12.3% of women and 4.9% of men are widowed.



Educational attainment (Age 25+)

Among men: 15.1% have no degree, 20.6% have a high school diploma or equivalent, 32.0% have some college or an associate degree, 20.3% hold a bachelor’s degree, and 12.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Among women: 6.4% have no degree, 23.5% have a high school diploma or equivalent, 31.3% have some college or an associate degree, 14.3% hold a bachelor’s degree, and 24.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.



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FAQ

What was the population of Colonie in 2023?

The total population in 2023 was 7,702.

What is the median age in Colonie?

The median age is 43.4 years.

What is the median household income in Colonie?

Median household income (in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars) is $103,983.

What percentage of the population is White in Colonie?

The White population is 81.5%.

What share of the population is 65 years and over in Colonie?

Overall 20.9% of the population is 65 years old and over.

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