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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Colton

California · 47,662 residents · 15.628 sq mi
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Colton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,777. Population has grown 19% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $99,800. At a median age of 26.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 26.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

47,662
+19%since 1990
from 40,213 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,050 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 2,573 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
26.8
−1%since 1990
from 27.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
39K43K47K52K56K1990201020202024Colton
202454K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,777
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,838 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,460
+23%since 1990
from $10,924 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.6%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$99,800
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $97,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$618
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $534 in 1990
US average: $602
52.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 52.0% in 1990
48.0% rent
2.8
−17%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(23,482)
Black9%(3,626)
Hispanic / Latino49.6%(19,939)
Asian3.9%(1,577)
Diversity Score87.1%(35,019)
2000
White, non-Hispanic20.8%(9,911)
Black10.6%(5,031)
Hispanic / Latino60.7%(28,934)
Asian5.2%(2,474)
Diversity Score68.7%(32,765)
69
−21%since 1990
from 87 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.8%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
−10%since 1990
from 21.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Colton, California?

Colton, California has about 47,662 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Colton, California?

The typical household in Colton, California earns about $35,777 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colton, California expensive?

In Colton, California, the median home is worth about $99,800, and the typical rent is about $618 a month.

How educated are people in Colton, California?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Colton, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colton, California?

About 19.6% of people in Colton, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colton, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Colton, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,449 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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