Colony, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 104, Colony'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

Colony is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Washita County. The total population is 104. It ranks as the 663rd most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Colony is 63.8 years. This is 72% higher than the state median of 37.0 years. Only 4.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 14.4% 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 Colony is $43,750. This is 33% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 46% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.6%. This is 37% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 1.8%. This is 64% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $162,500. Housing costs are 19% lower than the state median of $199,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Colony is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 16.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (16.4% vs 6.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (4.8%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

49.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Colony in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 74% higher than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 99.0%. Notably, 25.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Colony, Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.