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Colton

Washington · 402 residents (2025 est.) · 0.617 sq mi
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Colton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,750. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 63 residents. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $344,700. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
323
−16%since 2000
from 386 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
524 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 626 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.1
+21%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:402 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2272873474064661990201020202024Colton
2024323
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$123,750
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,235
+157%since 2000
from $21,506 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
+79%since 2010
from 0.211 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$344,700
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
2.3% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+8%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(373)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0.8%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(309)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(7)
Diversity Score10.5%(34)
Diversity Score
10
+168%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.2%
+24.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+65%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
35.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.9%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2012
from 11.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−94.8 ptssince 2013
from 97.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2017
from 86.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colton, Washington?

Colton, Washington has about 323 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colton, Washington?

The typical household in Colton, Washington earns about $123,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colton, Washington expensive?

In Colton, Washington, the median home is worth about $344,700.

How educated are people in Colton, Washington?

About 54.2% of adults age 25 and over in Colton, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colton, Washington?

About 2.5% of people in Colton, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colton, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Colton, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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