The Colony, Texas
The Colony: A city in Denton County, Texas. It is located in the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area. The Colony is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the The Colony Historical Society and the The Colony Town Center.
About
The Colony is a city located in the county of Denton in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 36,328 and a population density of 871 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 45,498 inhabitants.
The city was created 56 years ago in 1968.
Quick Facts about The Colony
| Population : | 45,498 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Denton County |
| Different from : | The Colony |
| Postal code : | 75056 |
| Area : | 41.71 km2 |
| Altitude : | 591 feet / 180 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1969 (56 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:49:24 (20th May 2025) |
| Density : | 1,091 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 20.15% (2010-2020) |
Geography
The Colony is located at 33°5'20"N 96°53'11"W (33.0890100, -96.8863900).
The Colony map
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- Official Website
Official website of The Colony
Demographics
The population of The Colony increased by 20.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 36,328 | - | census |
| 2011 | 37,090 | 2.05% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 39,005 | 4.91% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 39,341 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 41,269 | 4.67% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 41,654 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 42,446 | 1.87% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 42,903 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 43,602 | 1.6% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 44,438 | 1.88% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 45,498 | 2.33% | estimation process |
Other Places in The Colony
1 City Hall Annex
6804 Main St, The Colony, TX 75056 ➦ Show Map
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People born in The Colony (3)
People born in The Colony, including basketball player Bracey Wright, football player Justin Allgood, basketball player and coach Lamont Smith, .
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Schools in The Colony
College & universities near The Colony, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 490522 | Allgood Beauty Institute | Frisco (TX) | 75033-4112 |
| 436775 | Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Plano | Plano (TX) | 75093 |
| 458098 | The Salon Professional Academy-Lewisville | Lewisville (TX) | 75067 |
| 224156 | Cosmetology Career Center LLC | Carrollton (TX) | 75006 |
| 460978 | Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-North Dallas | Dallas (TX) | 75248-1216 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near The Colony, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAG | Dallas, TX | 205 South Lamar Street | BUS |
| DAL | Union Station | 400 South Houston St. | RAIL |
| MSQ | Mesquite, TX | 1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n | BUS |
| FTW | Fort Worth Central Station | 1001 Jones Street | RAIL |
| GLE | Gainesville | 605 East California Street | RAIL |
Post offices near The Colony
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| The Colony Carrier Annex Post Office | The Colony (TX) | 75056 |
| The Colony Post Office | The Colony (TX) | 75056 |
| Teel Villag Post Office | Frisco (TX) | 75036 |
| Rosemead Post Office | Carrollton (TX) | 75007 |
| Fr Post Office | Frisco (TX) | 75034 |
Other cities in Denton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Denton County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Denton | 147,515 | The seventh most populous city in Texas. |
| Lewisville | 112,232 | The second most populous city in Denton County, Texas. |
| Flower Mound | 81,482 | Town of Texas, United States |
| Corinth | 22,365 | City in Texas, United States |
| Plainview | 19,670 | City in Texas |
| Highland Village | 16,885 | City in Texas, United States |
| Trophy Club | 12,636 | Town of the United States |
| Roanoke | 9,753 | City in Denton County, Texas, United States |
| Sanger | 9,133 | City in Denton County, Texas, United States |
| Lake Dallas | 8,124 | City in Denton County, Texas, United States |
| Oak Point | 6,820 | City in Denton County, Texas, United States |
| Aubrey | 6,433 | City in Denton County, Texas, United States |
| Krum | 5,412 | City |
| Justin | 4,718 | City in the United States |
| Pilot Point | 4,673 | City in Alaska |
| Argyle | 4,619 | City in Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
The Colony distances to largest Texas cities
