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Colton

South Dakota · 738 residents · 0.701 sq mi
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Colton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,230. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $123,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
738
+11%since 2000
from 662 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,053 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 944 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+5%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5556507458409351990201020202024Colton
2024736
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,230
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,054 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,681
+63%since 2000
from $18,189 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$577
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
24.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−3%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(714)
Black1.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(19)
Diversity Score9.7%(71)
Diversity Score
10
+222%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 79.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−92.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colton, South Dakota?

Colton, South Dakota has about 738 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Colton, South Dakota earns about $70,230 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 $123,800, and the typical rent is about $577 a month.

How educated are people in Colton, South Dakota?

About 16.9% 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 4.1% 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 90 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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