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Colton

New York · 345 residents · 1.658 sq mi
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Colton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,158. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $71,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
345
+4%vs 2011
vs 333 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
208 / sq mi
+4%vs 2011
vs 201 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.1
−2%vs 2011
vs 40.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
230284338392446201020202024Colton
2024260
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,158
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $48,333 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,818
−17%vs 2011
vs $26,140 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
+15%vs 2011
vs 0.353 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade19.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,400
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $90,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $564 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.4%
−14.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.1% in 2011
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−11%vs 2011
vs 1.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(333)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(330)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian2%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.9%(27)
Diversity Score
8
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.7%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.7 min
+2%vs 2011
vs 34.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.9%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.7% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.7%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.1% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.5%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.3% in 2011
Female
46.9%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.7% in 2011
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.6%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colton, New York?

Colton, New York has about 345 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Colton, New York earns about $43,158 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 $71,400, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Colton, New York?

About 24.0% 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 11.5% of people in Colton, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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