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Colton

California · 53,909 residents · 15.628 sq mi
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Colton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,762. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $292,300. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
53,909
+13%since 2000
from 47,662 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,450 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 3,050 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.2
+20%since 2000
from 26.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
39K43K47K52K56K1990201020202024Colton
202454K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,762
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,777 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,648
+61%since 2000
from $13,460 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$292,300
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,213
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $618 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 52.0% in 2000
49.6% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+85%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic20.8%(9,911)
Black10.6%(5,031)
Hispanic / Latino60.7%(28,934)
Asian5.2%(2,474)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.7%(32,765)
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.5%(5,658)
Black8.2%(4,439)
Hispanic / Latino73.8%(39,779)
Asian4.6%(2,471)
Other1.8%(945)
Diversity Score52.8%(28,447)
Diversity Score
53
−23%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+44%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
22.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−65.7 ptssince 2013
from 73.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colton, California?

Colton, California has about 53,909 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colton, California?

The typical household in Colton, California earns about $56,762 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 $292,300, and the typical rent is about $1,213 a month.

How educated are people in Colton, California?

About 18.5% 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 15.1% 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 13,696 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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