Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Colonie, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,702

Median Agei

43.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.4%6,191

Two or More

6.5%504

Asian

4.6%355

Black

4.4%338

Hispanic/Latino

3.5%270

Other

0.6%44

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%243

High School Diploma

17.7%966

Some College (<1 yr)

4.8%261

Some College (1+ yr)

8.3%451

Associate's Degree

18.6%1,016

Bachelor's Degree

17.1%935

Master's Degree

14.9%816

Professional Degree

2.4%131

Doctorate

1.2%66

HS or Higher

89.5%

BA or Higher

35.7%

Graduate+

18.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$285,400

Median Renti

$1,570

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.2%2,561

Renter-Occupied

19.8%632

Total Units

3,258

Homeownership

80.2%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

3.5%90

$100K–$150K

0.3%8

$150K–$200K

6.6%168

$200K–$300K

47.7%1,222

$300K–$500K

40.7%1,042

$500K–$1M

1.2%31

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

157

$1,500–$2,000

275

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2.5%83

2000–2009

6.8%220

1990–1999

4.5%147

1980–1989

5.2%168

1970–1979

21.3%693

1960–1969

20%651

1950–1959

28.8%937

1940–1949

6%194

1939 or earlier

5.1%165

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81.9%2,614

Electricity

12.7%406

Fuel Oil

4%128

Solar

0.7%21

Wood

0.5%15

Other

0.2%6

Bottled/LP Gas

0.1%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$103,983

Mean Household Incomei

$108,546

Per Capita Incomei

$44,842

Poverty Ratei

7.5%

Unemploymenti

1.2%

Labor Forcei

3,986

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%91

$10K–$15K

3.4%109

$15K–$20K

1.8%58

$20K–$25K

1.8%57

$25K–$30K

2.4%78

$30K–$35K

1.1%36

$35K–$40K

1.9%61

$40K–$45K

2.7%85

$45K–$50K

3.4%108

$50K–$60K

7.7%246

$60K–$75K

6.6%211

$75K–$100K

10.6%338

$100K–$125K

17.9%571

$125K–$150K

9.6%307

$150K–$200K

20.3%648

$200K+

5.9%189

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$598/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

24 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers14 homes80% occupied$598/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

202/PRAC1 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $103,983/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $31K/yr

67%

Very low income$31K–$52K/yr

25%

Low income$52K–$83K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

100% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

25% of subsidized households are minority

31% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

33% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

7099.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

China

India

Poland

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,858

Avg. Commutei

17 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,937

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

294(4.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.1%Insured

1.9%Uninsured