Colony, Alabama

Colony: town in Cullman County, Alabama, United States

About

Colony is a town located in the county of Cullman in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 268. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 291 inhabitants.

Colony locator map
Location of Colony on Alabama map.

Quick Facts about Colony

Population 291 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Alabama (United States)
County Cullman County
Water as percent of area 0.4%
Land as percent of area 99.6%
Latitude & Longitude 33.9457,-86.9017
Altitude 456 feet / 139 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 11:53:46 (16th April 2026)
Population growth 7.9% (2010-2020)
Weather 85℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather
Cullman County Alabama Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Colony Highlighted locator map image
Cullman County Alabama Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Colony Highlighted locator map image

Geography

Colony is located at 33°56'44"N 86°54'6"W (33.9456600, -86.9016700).

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Weather

85°F
Mostly Sunny
0 to 5 mph SW Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.

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Demographics

The population of Colony increased by 7.9% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 268 - census
2011 272 1.47% estimation process
2012 271 -0.37% estimation process
2013 274 1.09% estimation process
2014 274 0% estimation process
2015 278 1.44% estimation process
2016 281 1.07% estimation process
2017 283 0.71% estimation process
2018 287 1.39% estimation process
2019 289 0.69% estimation process
2020 291 0.69% estimation process

People born in Colony (1)

American-football player (1990-) Tristan Purifoy was born in Colony

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Colony, AL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
101295 George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville Hanceville (AL) 35077-2000

Nearby Transit Stations (4)

Rail and bus stations connected to Colony, AL. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
BHM Birmingham 1819 Morris Ave. RAIL
ATN Anniston 126 West 4th St RAIL
TCL Tuscaloosa 2105 Greensboro Ave RAIL
BRR Brent, AL 10393 Alabama Highway 5 BUS

Closest post offices linked to Colony.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Bremen Post Office Bremen (AL) 35033

Other places with the same name (2)

  • Colony, Kansas city in Anderson County, Kansas, United States with a population of 424 people.
  • Colony, Oklahoma town in Washita County, Oklahoma, United States with a population of 129 people.

Other cities in Cullman County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cullman County , AL.

City Name Population Title
Cullman 16,564 City in Cullman County, Alabama, United States
Hanceville 3,533 City in Cullman County, Alabama, United States
Good Hope 1,966 Alabama
Pine Hill 834 Town in Alabama
Holly Pond 814 Town
South Vinemont 636 Town
Dodge City 621 Town
Baileyton 617 Town in Covington County, Alabama, USA
West Point 604 Town
Garden City 506 Town in Alabama, United States
Berlin 478 Unincorporated community in Alabama