Colson is a community located in Letcher County, in the state of Kentucky (KY), United States. Nestled in the East South Central division of the South region, it covers an area of 32.8 square miles (85.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 1163 ft. With a population of approximately 1,510 residents, Colson offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 50.2% males and 49.8% females, and it has a population density of 46.04 people per square mile (17.77/km²). Colson lies at a latitude of 37.23 and a longitude of -82.82, operating in the UTC-5.