Demographics & People — Colon, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,432 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,900 |
| Median Age | 39.0 |
| Total Households | 661 |
| Family Households | 334 |
| Average Household Size | 2.17 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,334 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 398 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 340 |
| European | 249 |
| Irish | 129 |
| English | 113 |
| Other groups | 107 |
| Dutch | 82 |
| Polish | 71 |
| Swedish | 61 |
| Swiss | 59 |
Language
| English Only | 1,278 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 1,309 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 89 |
| Population 18+ | 1,044 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Colon, Michigan.