Colon, MI Demographics

A map of Colon's Population by Race

Colon, Michigan had a population of 1,199 in 2020. It was 94.0% White, 0.3% Black, 0.3% Asian, 1.9% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Colon, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, Colon is the 399th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Colon's White Population

1,127 residents of Colon identify as White, or 94.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Colon considerably larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Colon is ranked #87 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Colon is more White than neighboring Sherwood (88.4% White), Burr Oak (86.1% White), Athens (92.1% White), and Bronson (74.2% White). Colon is less White than neighboring Mendon (94.1% White).

Colon's Black Population

3 residents of Colon identify as Black, or 0.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Colon less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Colon is ranked #486 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Colon is less Black than neighboring Sherwood (1.4% Black), Burr Oak (0.4% Black), Mendon (1.2% Black), Athens (0.6% Black), and Bronson (0.4% Black).

Colon's Asian Population

4 residents of Colon identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Colon roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Colon is ranked #425 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Colon is more Asian than neighboring Sherwood (0% Asian), Mendon (0% Asian), and Athens (0.1% Asian). Colon is less Asian than neighboring Bronson (0.9% Asian).

Colon's Hispanic Population

23 residents of Colon identify as Hispanic, or 1.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Colon roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Colon is ranked #571 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Colon is less Hispanic than neighboring Sherwood (2.5% Hispanic), Burr Oak (6.6% Hispanic), Mendon (2.4% Hispanic), Athens (2.5% Hispanic), and Bronson (21% Hispanic).

Colon's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Colon identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Colon roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Colon is ranked #695 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Colon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sherwood (1.4% Native American/Other), Burr Oak (0.4% Native American/Other), Mendon (0.2% Native American/Other), Athens (1.5% Native American/Other), and Bronson (0.9% Native American/Other).

Colon's Multiracial Population

42 residents of Colon identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Colon roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Colon is ranked #514 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Colon is more Multiracial than neighboring Mendon (2% Multiracial), Athens (3.2% Multiracial), and Bronson (2.7% Multiracial). Colon is less Multiracial than neighboring Sherwood (6.3% Multiracial), and Burr Oak (6.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.