Colon, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Colon, Nebraska had a total population of 102, the 448th largest village in Nebraska, with a median household income of $61,563, which is 19% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 11.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Colon Quick Facts
How Colon Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 134 | 102 | -23.9% |
| Median household income | $60,625 | $61,563 | +1.5% |
| Median home value | $142,700 | $166,100 | +16.4% |
How Colon Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Colon Rankings in Nebraska
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Other Cities in Saunders County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wahoo | 4,929 | $89,457 | 14.2% | $243,600 |
| Ashland | 3,071 | $89,408 | 4.3% | $249,700 |
| Yutan | 1,832 | $103,350 | 0.7% | $198,800 |
| Ceresco | 1,225 | $96,944 | 2.9% | $210,600 |
| Cedar Bluffs | 782 | $92,639 | 9.6% | $167,200 |
| Mead | 607 | $80,272 | 7.9% | $166,400 |
| Valparaiso | 524 | $85,625 | 5.0% | $230,400 |
| Prague | 310 | $74,375 | 5.9% | $98,200 |
| Weston | 256 | $66,250 | 7.0% | $163,300 |
| Ithaca | 183 | $62,083 | 4.9% | $158,500 |
Cities Similar to Colon
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownville | 102 | N/A | $112,500 | 31.0% | 12.8% |
| Salem | 102 | N/A | $42,500 | 2.3% | 8.8% |
| King Lake | 101 | N/A | N/A | 11.9% | 23.8% |
| Loretto | 99 | N/A | N/A | 51.3% | 0.0% |
| Princeton | 99 | N/A | $221,600 | 47.1% | 5.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 102, Colon's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Colon is a small community located in Nebraska, within Saunders County. The total population is 102. It ranks as the 448th most populous out of 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska.
Age Demographics
The median age in Colon is 43.4 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. 13.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Colon is $61,563. This is 19% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.5%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Colon, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $166,100. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Colon is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 66.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Colon has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.1% of all residents.
Education
18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Colon, Nebraska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Nebraska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Colon, Nebraska?
Colon, Nebraska has a population of 102 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Colon, NE?
The median household income in Colon is $61,563, which is 24% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Colon, NE?
The poverty rate in Colon is 11.5%. This means approximately 11 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Colon, Nebraska?
Colon's population is 95.1% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Colon, NE?
The median home value in Colon is $166,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.7x.
How educated is Colon, Nebraska?
18.6% of adults (25+) in Colon hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.