Colon, Michigan

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Colon is a village located in St. Joseph County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 1,227. The village is located within Colon Township.

Geography

Image:MIMap-doton-Colon.PNG According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 4.4 km² (1.7 mi²). 3.6 km² (1.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 18.71% water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 1,227 people, 521 households, and 339 families residing in the village. The population density was 340.8/km² (882.0/mi²). There were 639 housing units at an average density of 177.5/km² (459.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.96% White, 0.16% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 1.22% from two or more races. 0.90% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 521 households out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the village the population was spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,417, and the median income for a family was $35,536. Males had a median income of $33,056 versus $21,375 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,502. 15.1% of the population and 12.5% of families were below the poverty line. 19.6% of those under the age of 18 and 8.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

People and culture

As the burial site of the famous magician, Harry Blackstone, Sr. (The Great Blackstone), Colon refers to itself as the magic capitol of the United States. For four days each August more than 1,000 magicians and lovers of magic gather there, doubling the population, sharing magic tricks, and recollecting their knowledge of the famous occupation.