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Colton

Washington · 418 residents · 0.617 sq mi
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Colton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $79,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $196,400. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 39% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

418
+8%since 2000
from 386 in 2000
1990 – 2025
677 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 626 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
44.2
+16%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2272873474064661990201020202024Colton
2024323
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$79,500
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$29,667
+38%since 2000
from $21,506 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
58.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.211
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$196,400
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
60.4%
−24.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
12.8% rent
20.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
18.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.5
−4%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(395)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(13)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other2.9%(12)
Diversity Score15.8%(66)
16
+305%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

47.0%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
13.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
90.2%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
6.6%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
1.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
2.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

33.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
54.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

50.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
50.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
2.3%
−49.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Colton, Washington?

Colton, Washington has about 418 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colton, Washington?

The typical household in Colton, Washington earns about $79,500 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 $196,400.

How educated are people in Colton, Washington?

About 47.0% 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 108 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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