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Colony, AL

Population
281
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
421 ft
Median Home Value
$48,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$625/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$42,386
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in AlabamaPopulation rankingHighest population places in AlabamaNearest larger communityCullman, Alabama17 miles away · 20,799 residents.

About Colony

Colony is a historic town in Cullman County, Alabama, situated just north of the Mulberry Fork of the Black Warrior River. Established during the Reconstruction era shortly after the emancipation of enslaved people, the community is notable for its heritage as a historically African-American municipality. Today, Colony has a population of approximately two hundred and sixty residents, offering a residential, rural lifestyle.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingOutskirts FitA+98.6rating

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