CITY · 2020 ACS
Colton
New York · 348 residents · 1.658 sq mi
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The short version
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
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024260
Section 02
Income & economy
$59,583
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $48,906 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 38.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
Wholesale trade13.5%
Arts, entertainment, food11.1%
Retail trade4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
$98,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $107,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(354)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(322)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(5)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.2%(18)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
98.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 94.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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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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