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The Colony, Texas, in Denton county, is 6 miles N of Carrollton, Texas (center to center) and 21 miles N of Dallas, Texas. The people of the city are in the Dallas metropolitan area. The Colony has a population of 26,531.
In The Colony, about 67% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in The Colony. "Full house" describes much of the households in the city, with the many large families there. The Colony is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.
Among adults, males are better represented than women in the city.
In 2000, The Colony had a median family income of $66,203. The Colony is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. The Colony isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among The Colony residents, with $2,450. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In The Colony, 82% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. The Colony has higher property taxes than most places in Texas, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In The Colony, 96% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.
The Colony strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 6% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing The Colony to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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