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Colon

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Colon

Total population

1,570

Median home value

$153,500

17.4%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$58,542

Colon$59k
National$74k
Elevation263 m
Land area4.48 km²
Weather45°F · Clear
Coordinates41.96°, -85.32°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation
263 m
Area
4.48 km²

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Overview

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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History & geography

History

Colon was platted in 1844. It was incorporated as a village in 1904.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which is land and is water. The town is flanked by Sturgeon Lake and Palmer Lake, which are connected by a narrow channel. Additionally, the St. Joseph River is located nearby.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
39
Median home value
$153,500
Housing units
805
Poverty rate
14.3%
Unemployment
5.6%

Race & ethnicity

White
93.9%
Black
1%
Asian
0.2%
Hispanic
0.6%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
41.9627
Longitude
-85.3194
Water area
0.37 mi²
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Tonight
45°F
Clear
Sunday
71°F
Sunny
Sunday Night
49°F
Mostly Clear
Monday
72°F
Sunny
Monday Night
49°F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
73°F
Sunny

Forecast for Colon, MI from NOAA NWS API.

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Industrial & pollution facilities

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Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

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Notable people from here

Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
3.82
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,395

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

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Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
827
Avg daily Wikipedia views
28
Attention level
Obscure

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Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library