The Colony, Texas
The Colony is a city in Denton County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 22 miles north of Dallas, with a population of about 45,897.
Denton
County
45,897
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
14.0 sq mi
Land Area
22 mi
to Dallas
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · The Colony on Wikipedia
The Colony City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through The Colony.
Major roads: Hwy 121 · Hwy 121 Bus · State Hwy 121 · State Hwy 121 Bus
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
The Colony from our research
What we've verified about The Colony, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- A 1970s Fox & Jacobs housing development on Lewisville Lake, named for the Peters Colony, now home to Grandscape. Details →
- Dining
- 122 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Asian · Burgers & American; 39 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 344 public schools within 12 miles, across 26 districts and charters, mainly Frisco ISD, Lewisville ISD and Texas College Preparatory Academies. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency — current schools
- Utilities
- Cooperative electricity from CoServ Electric, plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet options. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Ray Roberts Lake - Greenbelt Unit (17 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Elm Fork Unit (20 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Isle du Bois Unit (20 mi). Nearest lakes: Lewisville Lake (6 mi), Grapevine Lake (14 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 14 licensed plumbers, 34 licensed HVAC contractors and 18 licensed electricians serve The Colony. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: The Colony, Texas
Denton County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of The Colony in Denton County.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from The Colony
Weekend trips, lakes, festivals and small-town food east of the metroplex.
Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Best Day Trips from Tyler and East Texas
Drive-time guide to day trips from Tyler: state parks, small towns, museums, and lakes within about 30 minutes, an hour, and up to three hours.
Read Guide →Best Lakes in East Texas
A fact-checked guide to 17 East Texas lakes, from Lake Fork's trophy bass and Caddo Lake to Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn and Lake Tawakoni. Sizes, species, access and rules come from TPWD.
Read Guide →East Texas State Parks Guide
Twelve East Texas state parks from TPWD: Tyler, Caddo Lake, Atlanta, Lake Bob Sandlin, Tawakoni, Purtis Creek, Cooper, Martin Dies Jr. and more. Camping, cabins and passes.
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