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Colton

South Dakota · 687 residents (2025 est.) · 0.701 sq mi
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Colton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $192,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
736
+11%since 2000
from 662 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,050 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 944 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+11%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:687 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5556507458409351990201020202024Colton
2024736
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,750
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,054 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,800
+119%since 2000
from $18,189 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.4%
+31.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
+29%since 2010
from 0.315 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,900
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$736
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.5%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+27%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(651)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(678)
Black1.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(48)
Diversity Score18.4%(135)
Diversity Score
18
+513%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+56%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 79.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.6%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2012
from 9.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2017
from 69.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colton, South Dakota?

Colton, South Dakota has about 736 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colton, South Dakota?

The typical household in Colton, South Dakota earns about $83,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colton, South Dakota expensive?

In Colton, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $192,900, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.

How educated are people in Colton, South Dakota?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Colton, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colton, South Dakota?

About 14.3% of people in Colton, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colton, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Colton, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 88 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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