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The Colony, TX vs Highland Park, TX

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- Highland Park is 0% more densely populated than The Colony.
- People are 23.0% more likely to be married in Highland Park.
- The Median Age is 8.6 years older in Highland Park.
 The Colony, TXHighland Park, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock8,895329,725,481
 Female Population51.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock44.638.4
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 Population - 201036,547  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock8,842285,036,114
 Population - 199022,113  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock2.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now105.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,965.793.4
 Land Area14.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 The Colony, TXHighland Park, TXUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3421.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5415.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.4%1.9%
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 Race
 The Colony, TXHighland Park, TXUnited States
 White55.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.3%12.2%
 Asian7.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 The Colony, TXHighland Park, TXUnited States
 Married Population54.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock67.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock32.7%50.2%
 Never Married28.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock5.8%10.8%
 Widowed3.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.722.60
 Households17,821  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,52180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,148  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock6.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.9%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for The Colony    8 Reviews

I've lived in The Colony since 2001. It's never been a fancy place but it was decent enough. We were famous for being the only wet city around and having plenty of  More

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The Colony is a true gem! A wonderful location to raise your children, excellent schools, low crime, and affordable housing! A true community feel with tons of kid  More

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Over 14 years ago

I was surprised to read 3 negative views on The COlony. We love it here. It has a small town feel and is very friendly. We live in a perfectly lovely neighborhood. The  More

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Reviews for Highland Park    2 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

We may have a job change and are looking for a great school for our Teenage son and safe neighborhood. We will be moving from California a coastal community, pricey too.  More

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I have owned my home here for about 8 years and I love beng there. If you like, city country living this is the place to  More

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