Colon

Village in St. Joseph County, Michigan

Aerial view of Colon, Michigan
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Colon is a village in St. Joseph County, Michigan, with 1,199 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 863 ft (263 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sherwood, 4.9 miles NE.

About Colon

Colon is a village in St. Joseph County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,199 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Colon Township. It is known as "The Magic Capital of the World", as it is the home of the Abbott Magic Company, the site of the annual Abbott's Magic Get-Together, and the former home and burial site of the famed stage magician Harry Blackstone, Sr.

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Median household income
$58,542
Median home value
$153,500
Median rent
$785/mo
Median age
39
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Colon, MI population

Colon had 1,199 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,199
Density873 per sq mi (337 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Colon at a glance

StateMichigan (MI)
CountySt. Joseph County
TypeVillage
Population1,199 (2020)
Land area1.37 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Water area0.37 sq mi (0.95 km²)
Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Coordinates41.9654° N, 85.3228° W
ZIP code49040
Census code (GEOID)2617360

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Colon

What county is Colon in?

Colon is in St. Joseph County, Michigan.

What is the population of Colon, MI?

1,199 people lived in Colon at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Colon, MI?

The ZIP code of Colon is 49040.

What is the elevation of Colon?

863 feet (263 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Colon?

Sherwood (4.9 mi), Mendon (7.4 mi), Burr Oak (8.2 mi), Bronson (9.4 mi), Athens (9.5 mi).

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