State
County
Land Area (mi²)
0.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
723.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.33%
Growth Since 2010
6.70%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Colton, Washington Population 2021
446
Colton is a city located in Whitman County Washington. With a 2020 population of 446, it is the 244th largest city in Washington and the 13798th largest city in the United States . Colton is currently declining at a rate of -1.33% annually but its population has increased by 6.70% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 418 in 2010. Colton reached it's highest population of 469 in 2017. Spanning over 1 miles, Colton has a population density of 723 people per square mile.
The average household income in Colton is $69,597 with a poverty rate of 2.52%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $725 per month, and the median house value is $202,600. The median age in Colton is 35.9 years, 35.2 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
Colton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Colton was:
- White: 93.12%
- Two or more races: 5.73%
- Asian: 0.92%
- Other race: 0.23%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Colton, Washington is 446 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 464.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 418.
Colton, Washington Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 406 | 93.12% |
| Two or More Races | 25 | 5.73% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.92% |
| Some Other Race | 1 | 0.23% |
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Colton Population by Race
Colton Population Pyramid $2021
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Colton Population by Age
Colton Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 180 | 2.42 | 86.7 |
| Married | 109 | 2.83 | 99.1 |
| Non Family | 50 | 1.18 | 64 |
| Female | 17 | 3.53 | 70.6 |
| Male | 4 | 2 | 100 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
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Colton Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 2.74% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1 | 0.34% |
| High School Graduate | 62 | 21.23% |
| Some College | 69 | 23.63% |
| Associates Degree | 41 | 14.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 78 | 26.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 33 | 11.30% |
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Colton Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Colton Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 268 | 260 | 104 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 6 |
| Asian | 4 | 3 | |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
Colton Educational Attainment by Race
Colton Earnings by Educational Attainment
Colton Language by Age
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Colton Language
97.64% of Colton residents speak only English, while 2.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.65% of the population.
Colton Language
2.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.83%
Male Poverty Rate
2.23%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Colton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Colton is White, with 2.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Colton is White, with 2.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 0.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.00%.
Colton Poverty
Colton Poverty Rate by Education
Colton Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
65.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.0%
Male Marriage Rate
66.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Colton Married by Age and Sex
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Colton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Colton Marital Status by Race
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Colton Marital Status
Colton Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 4.62% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 23.53% |
Colton Veterans by Race
Colton Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
Colton Veterans by Education
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69.1%
Labor Force Participation
68.8%
Employment Rate
0.4%
Unemployment Rate
Colton Employment by Age
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Colton Employment by Race
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Colton Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.39%
Native Born
1.61%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
1.61%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.39% of Colton residents were born in the United States, with 55.05% having been born in Washington. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Colton Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 446 | -6 | -1.33% |
| 2020 | 452 | -6 | -1.31% |
| 2019 | 458 | -6 | -1.29% |
| 2018 | 464 | -5 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 469 | 9 | 1.96% |
| 2016 | 460 | 9 | 2.00% |
| 2015 | 451 | 12 | 2.73% |
| 2014 | 439 | 0.00% | |
| 2013 | 439 | -3 | -0.68% |
| 2012 | 442 | 5 | 1.14% |
| 2011 | 437 | 6 | 1.39% |
| 2010 | 431 | 0.00% |