Colon village, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Colon village is a small community located in Michigan. The total population is 1,432. It ranks as the 365th most populous out of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Colon village is 40.2 years. This is about average than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Colon village is $53,750. This is 24% lower than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 32% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 1% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $123,700. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Colon village is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Colon village has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.0% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.8%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 13.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Colon village, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. For official data, visit data.census.gov.