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Colton

New York · 260 residents · 1.66 sq mi
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With 260 people, Colton is a city in New York. The median age is 44.5, about 6 years above the US median. The typical home is worth $116,300. 0% of residents were born outside the United States. Median rent is $441 a month. Poverty is uncommon here, at 1.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

260
+5%since 2023
from 248 in 2023
2010 – 2024
157 / sq mi
+5%since 2023
from 150 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
44.5
−18%since 2023
from 54.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.66 sq mi
Population, 20102024
230284338392446201020202024Colton
2024260
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.2%(16)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.9%(18)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.3%(6)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.1%(21)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.5%(35)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4419.6%(51)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.4%(27)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.6%(25)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.1%(34)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845%(13)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over5.4%(14)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$69,605
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $67,344 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$38,456
−4%since 2023
from $40,117 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2023
from 32.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
1.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.283
−16%since 2023
from 0.338 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food9.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information3.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$116,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $109,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$441
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $358 in 2023
US average: $1,442
69.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 64.0% in 2023
30.3% rent
14.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.11 people
+17%since 2023
from 1.81 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
27.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2023
from 44.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
1.7
+2%since 2023
from 1.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
61
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(248)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(260)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Irish26.5%(69)
English22.3%(58)
Dutch13.8%(36)
American12.3%(32)
Italian3.5%(9)
French2.7%(7)
Swedish2.3%(6)
Welsh1.9%(5)
Polish1.2%(3)
Scottish1.2%(3)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
German0.8%(2)
Section 05

Education

32.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 93.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
5.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.0 min
+2%since 2023
from 31.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
67.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 65.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
7.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
22.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 23.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
9.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
68.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 58.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
91.0%
US average: 74.6%
15.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
40.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 47.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
55.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 52.0% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
6.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
15.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
84.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 86.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
82.0%
US average: 95.5%
98.4%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 98.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.9%(27)
Married34.1%(28)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced32.9%(27)
Women 15+
Never married39.1%(54)
Married26.8%(37)
Widowed13.8%(19)
Divorced20.3%(28)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
48.1%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
15.0%
US average: 13.8%
24.2%
US average: 18.4%
35.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.2%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
66.9%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
56.2%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)23.1%(3)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)100%(13)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 13 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Colton, New York?

Colton, New York has about 260 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colton, New York?

The typical household in Colton, New York earns about $69,605 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colton, New York expensive?

In Colton, New York, the median home is worth about $116,300, and the typical rent is about $441 a month.

How educated are people in Colton, New York?

About 32.7% of adults age 25 and over in Colton, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colton, New York?

About 1.9% of people in Colton, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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