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CITY · 2020 ACS

Colton

New York · 348 residents · 1.658 sq mi
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Colton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $98,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
348
−3%since 2019
from 357 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
39.9
−8%since 2019
from 43.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
230284338392446201020202024Colton
2024260
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.2%(25)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.6%(23)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 1410.3%(36)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.9%(24)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.7%(13)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 347.5%(26)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4415.8%(55)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 548.9%(31)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.1%(42)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.9%(45)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.9%(24)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.1%(4)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,583
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $48,906 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,483
+15%since 2019
from $28,291 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 38.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 15.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food11.1%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $107,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$263
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $239 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 75.5% in 2019
21.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−25%since 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(354)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(322)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(5)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Ancestry
Irish21.4%(62)
English13.8%(40)
Dutch10.7%(31)
American10.3%(30)
French7.2%(21)
German4.5%(13)
Italian4.5%(13)
British3.8%(11)
Scottish2.1%(6)
Norwegian1.7%(5)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.7%(2)
Swedish0.3%(1)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest French Canadian population · Largest Dutch population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 28.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 94.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2019
from 15.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+9%since 2019
from 18.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 81.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 11.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 59.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2019
from 50.4% in 2019
Female
59.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2019
from 49.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 0.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 8.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colton, New York?

Colton, New York has about 348 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Colton, New York earns about $59,583 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 $98,400, and the typical rent is about $263 a month.

How educated are people in Colton, New York?

About 28.3% 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 20.0% 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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