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Colon, MI
Village in St. Joseph County, Michigan.
Population
1,570
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,143
ZIP codes
0
Colon and its ZIP codes
Colon at a glance
- Colon is about 6.4 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,542 a year, 20% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $153,500 (34% below Michigan) and median rent is $785 a month.
Local data for Colon, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Colon, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,542
Poverty rate
14.3%
Median home value
$153,500
Median rent
$785/mo
Homeownership
71.4%
Bachelor's or higher
17.4%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (369), Irish Americans (192), Polish Americans (77).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Joseph County. PPP loans are for Colon.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,676
20,801 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,660
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$386M
FY 2026, $6,341 per person
How people get to work
Colon, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.6%
- Carpooled15.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle6.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Colon, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
431
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
84
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 17°F
39.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Colon, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Colon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SherwoodVillage | 5.4 mi | 1 |
| MendonVillage | 7.6 mi | 1 |
| Burr OakVillage | 7.6 mi | 1 |
| BronsonCity | 8.9 mi | 1.4 |
| AthensVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| CentrevilleVillage | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| Union CityVillage | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| SturgisCity | 12 mi | 7 |
| VicksburgVillage | 16 mi | 3 |
| Three RiversCity | 16 mi | 5.6 |
| BurlingtonVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| ColdwaterCity | 17 mi | 9.4 |
| Howe, INCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| ScottsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Wall Lake, INCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Orland, INTown | 18 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Colon, MI in?
- Colon is in St. Joseph County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Colon, MI?
- About 1,570 people live in Colon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Colon?
- Nearby places include Sherwood (5.4 mi), Mendon (7.6 mi), Burr Oak (7.6 mi), Bronson (8.9 mi), Athens (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023