Colonie, New York
Colonie: Town in Albany County, New York, United States
About
Colonie is a town located in the county of Albany in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,793 and a population density of 52 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,564 inhabitants.
The town was created 130 years ago in 1894.
Quick Facts about Colonie
| Population : | 7,564 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Albany County |
| Postal code : | 12205, 12047, 12189, 12204, 12241, 12304, 12303, 12309, 12211, 12110 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 518 |
| Area : | 150 km2 |
| Altitude : | 413 feet / 126, 93 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1895 (130 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:19:49 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 50 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.03% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Colonie is located at 42°43'4"N 73°50'0"W (42.7178600, -73.8334600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Colonie
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Colonie decreased by 3.03% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1990 | 76,497 | - | census |
| 2000 | 79,258 | 3.48% | census |
| 2010 | 7,793 | -917.04% | census |
| 2011 | 7,817 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,863 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,896 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,877 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,843 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,795 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,756 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,688 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,616 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,564 | -0.69% | estimation process |
People born in Colonie (1)
American children's writer Julia DeVillers was born in Colonie
Schools in Colonie
College & universities near Colonie, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 193672 | The New School Center for Media | Albany (NY) | 12205 |
Stations (18)
Amtrak & bus stations near Colonie, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALB | Albany–Rensselaer | 525 East St. | RAIL |
| SDY | Schenectady | 332 Erie Blvd. | RAIL |
| SRK | Saratoga Springs, NY | 267 Union Avenue | BUS |
| AMS | Amsterdam station | Railroad St. & West Main Ave. | RAIL |
| SAR | Saratoga Springs station | 26 Station Lane | RAIL |
Post offices near Colonie
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Post Office | Albany (NY) | 12288 |
Other cities in Albany County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Albany County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Albany | 95,429 | The capital of New York State. |
| Guilderland | 34,083 | Town in Albany County, New York, United States |
| West Albany | 22,000 | A hamlet in the town of Albany in Albany County, New York. |
| Cohoes | 16,583 | City in New York, USA |
| Tarrytown | 11,285 | Village in town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States |
| Watervliet | 9,807 | City in New York, USA |
| New Scotland | 8,588 | Town in New York |
| Delmar | 8,195 | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Westmere | 7,284 | Human settlement in New York, United States of America |
| Coeymans | 7,227 | Town in New York, USA |
| Menands | 3,832 | Village in Albany County, New York, United States |
| Westerlo | 3,257 | Town in New York state, United States |
| Ravena | 3,154 | City in Albany County, New York, United States of America |
| Green Island | 2,879 | Coterminous town-village in New York, United States of America |
| Voorheesville | 2,750 | City in Albany County, New York, United States of America |
| Berne | 2,748 | Town in Albany County, New York, US |
Distance to Other Cities
Colonie distances to largest New York cities
