The Colony City, Texas
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 26531 residents, 8462 households, and 7138 families in the city. The population density was 1942.1 people per square mile (749.85/kmē), it is Texas's 185th most densely populated city. There were 8812 housing units at an average density of 645.1 per square mile (249.07/kmē). The average household size was 3.14 persons, and the average family size was 3.41 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 34% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 38% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 2.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.1 males. The median age of the city's population was 30.8 years, The median age of males was 30.5 years, for females the median age was 31 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 22409 White, 1375 Black or African American, 188 American Indian, 447 Asian, 12 Native Hawaiian, 695 from two or more races and 1405 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $64080, it is the 133rd highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Texas. The median income for a family in the city was $66203, making its Texas's 161st highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $22903, it is 225th wealthiest city by per capita income in Texas. The median income is $31632, Median income for males is $40693, compared with $25294 for females.
In 2000, 8548 pupils and students, of which 49.85% are male and 50.15% are female, 32.22% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.15% nursery or pri school, 6.72% kindergarten, 49.01% elementary school, 21.57% high school and 15.56% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 26531 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 26531 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 27079 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 29401 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 32276 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 35203 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 36431 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 38150 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 40416 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 41444 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 42281 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 310 | 301 | 611 |
| Kindergarten | 349 | 225 | 574 |
| Elementary school | 2172 | 2017 | 4189 |
| High school | 858 | 986 | 1844 |
| College or graduate school | 572 | 758 | 1330 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Colony city, Texas | $64080 | $66203 | $22903 |
| Denton County, Texas | $58216 | $69292 | $26895 |
| Texas, United States | $39927 | $45861 | $19617 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |