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Population and households in Colonial Hills
Household size in Colonial Hills
| Period | Colonial Hills | Lincoln | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.41 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.44 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.41 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Colonial Hills average 2.58 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Lincoln overall, where it has 2.41 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.49, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Colonial Hills
| Period | Colonial Hills | Lincoln | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.6 | 34.6 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.3 | 34.8 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.9 | 35.3 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.5 | 35.9 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.2 | +1.3 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
Colonial Hills skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Colonial Hills has the oldest population of any Lincoln neighborhood.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Colonial Hills
| Period | Colonial Hills | Lincoln | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 9.5% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 10.9% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 0.8% | 9.4% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 9.4% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Colonial Hills: 1.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. No other Lincoln neighborhood has a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Colonial Hills
Renters in Colonial Hills
| Period | Colonial Hills | Lincoln | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 39.7% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 42.3% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 42.2% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 43.1% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Colonial Hills is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 7.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About half of owners (48.9%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. No other Lincoln neighborhood has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Colonial Hills
| Period | Colonial Hills | Lincoln | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 7.2% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 5.9% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 6.4% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 5.4% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Colonial Hills: just 2.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Only two of Lincoln's 26 neighborhoods have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Colonial Hills
| Period | Colonial Hills | Lincoln | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1976 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1976 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1978 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1982 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in Colonial Hills was built around 1978, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Colonial Hills has newer homes than most Lincoln neighborhoods.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Colonial Hills
| Period | Colonial Hills | Lincoln | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $830 | $788 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $909 | $815 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,223 | $982 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,977 | $1,226 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,147 | +$438 | +$429 | +$606 |
The median renter in Colonial Hills pays $1,977 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 46.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. No other Lincoln neighborhood has higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Colonial Hills
Bachelor's degrees in Colonial Hills
| Period | Colonial Hills | Lincoln | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.6% | 36.0% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.3% | 37.2% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.9% | 39.4% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 51.3% | 41.4% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +5.3 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Colonial Hills is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (51.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Colonial Hills has a higher share of college graduates than at least four in five Lincoln neighborhoods.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Colonial Hills
| Period | Colonial Hills | Lincoln | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.4% | 93.0% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.7% | 93.4% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 99.0% | 93.4% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.6% | 93.1% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Colonial Hills: 98.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only two of Lincoln's 26 neighborhoods have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Colonial Hills
| Period | Colonial Hills | Lincoln | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.2% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 6.0% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.0% | 3.3% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Colonial Hills has been strong: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Colonial Hills compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Hills | 2.58 | 44.5 | 1.8% | 7.0% | 2.8% | 1978 | $1,977 | 51.3% | 98.6% | 2.0% |
| Family Acres | 2.44 | 40.7 | 5.2% | 28.2% | 4.0% | 2006 | $1,638 | 65.5% | 97.9% | 0.6% |
| South 48th Street | 2.26 | 36.8 | 14.2% | 42.1% | 4.3% | 1964 | $1,083 | 36.0% | 95.3% | 2.5% |
| Cripple Creek | 2.53 | 39.8 | 4.7% | 34.0% | 2.4% | 1991 | $1,310 | 53.8% | 98.9% | 2.5% |
| Greater South | 2.26 | 38.8 | 10.5% | 19.6% | 7.8% | 1959 | $1,182 | 41.7% | 96.8% | 0.7% |
| Country Club | 2.37 | 42.8 | 5.4% | 11.5% | 3.7% | 1944 | $893 | 65.6% | 98.6% | 3.5% |
| 40th and A | 1.99 | 40.4 | 9.5% | 34.9% | 5.9% | 1951 | $880 | 50.2% | 97.3% | 1.9% |
| Indian Village | 2.08 | 35.2 | 7.1% | 33.0% | 2.9% | 1949 | $974 | 36.1% | 96.4% | 6.8% |
| Woods Park | 2.03 | 32.9 | 14.6% | 62.3% | 11.1% | 1952 | $998 | 36.1% | 91.9% | 4.3% |
| Near South | 2.04 | 32.6 | 12.2% | 71.4% | 8.7% | 1953 | $862 | 36.7% | 91.0% | 5.0% |
| Meadowlane | 2.56 | 32.1 | 10.2% | 30.3% | 3.5% | 1973 | $1,195 | 33.5% | 95.1% | 1.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Colonial Hills. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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