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Colony, AL
Town in Cullman County, Alabama.
Population
343
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
159
ZIP codes
0
Colony and its ZIP codes
Colony at a glance
- Colony is 58% denser than Alabama as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cullman County. PPP loans are for Colony.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,582
31,028 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,577
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$609M
FY 2026, $6,934 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Colony, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,151
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
77
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 30°F
59.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Colony, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.2%
U.S. 33.3% +10.9 pts
Diabetes
23.0%
U.S. 12.1% +10.9 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Colony
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Smoke RiseCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 5.7 |
| HaydenTown | 7.9 mi | 4.3 |
| Dodge CityTown | 8.1 mi | 3.5 |
| WarriorCity | 10 mi | 9.8 |
| Garden CityTown | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| SipseyTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| KimberlyCity | 12 mi | 7.3 |
| HancevilleCity | 13 mi | 4.4 |
| TraffordTown | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| Good HopeCity | 13 mi | 7.9 |
| County LineTown | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| SumitonCity | 14 mi | 5.8 |
| MorrisCity | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| Locust ForkTown | 17 mi | 3.9 |
| DoraCity | 17 mi | 7.9 |
| NectarTown | 17 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Colony, AL in?
- Colony is in Cullman County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Colony, AL?
- About 343 people live in Colony, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Colony?
- Nearby places include Smoke Rise (6.8 mi), Hayden (7.9 mi), Dodge City (8.1 mi), Warrior (10 mi), Garden City (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023