Colton is a city located in San Bernardino County California. Colton has a 2024 population of 53,151. Colton is currently declining at a rate of -0.39% annually and its population has decreased by -1.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 53,975 in 2020.
The average household income in Colton is $78,007 with a poverty rate of 15.43%. The median age in Colton is 33.2 years: 33.5 years for males, and 32.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Colton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,471 | 36.08% |
| Other race | 17,527 | 32.48% |
| Two or more races | 9,583 | 17.76% |
| Black or African American | 4,911 | 9.1% |
| Asian | 1,477 | 2.74% |
| Native American | 584 | 1.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 406 | 0.75% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,740 | 3.2 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
| Married | 7,834 | 3.91 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Non Family | 3,792 | 1.28 | 35.5 | 64.5 |
| Female | 3,403 | 3.72 | 33.4 | 66.6 |
| Male | 1,711 | 3.2 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
3.63
Average Family Size
3.2
Average Household Size
51.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,617 | 13.37% |
| Associates Degree | 2,498 | 7.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,817 | 11.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,241 | 6.49% |
| High School Graduate | 10,798 | 31.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,676 | 10.65% |
| Some College | 6,874 | 19.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 23,841 | 16,533 | 2,884 |
| Other Race | 10,198 | 6,869 | 989 |
| 2+ Races | 6,618 | 4,605 | 1,280 |
| White | 5,212 | 4,646 | 1,604 |
| Black | 3,316 | 2,990 | 512 |
| Asian | 1,302 | 1,243 | 705 |
| Native American | 418 | 326 | 77 |
| Islander | 166 | 152 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 95.47%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 54.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,574 | $50,259 | $43,204 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,030 | $71,887 | $66,691 |
| High School Graduate | $35,531 | $40,214 | $30,823 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,246 | $39,587 | $27,371 |
| Overall | $40,182 | $43,151 | $34,019 |
| Some College | $42,183 | $51,033 | $37,129 |
$40,182
Average Earnings
$43,151
Average Male
$34,019
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
47.86% of Colton residents speak only English, while 52.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 47.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 39,081 | 6,001 | 15.36% |
| Other | 17,376 | 2,155 | 12.4% |
| Multiple | 9,555 | 1,302 | 13.63% |
| Black | 4,869 | 1,073 | 22.04% |
| White | 6,701 | 911 | 13.59% |
| Native | 584 | 141 | 24.14% |
| Asian | 1,450 | 83 | 5.72% |
15.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.63%
Male Poverty Rate
18.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Colton is Native, with 24.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Colton is Asian, with 5.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.35% |
| Some College | 12.27% |
| High School | 11.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.84% |
| Female Employed | 6.58% |
| Male Employed | 4.89% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,283 | $82,371 |
| Households | $66,725 | $78,007 |
| Married Families | $89,201 | $98,706 |
| Non Families | $40,612 | $51,639 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.9%
Male Marriage Rate
43.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,334
Number of Veterans
2,249
Male Veterans
85
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 738 |
| Second Gulf War | 513 |
| First Gulf War | 309 |
| Korea | 97 |
| World War II | 23 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 592 |
| 65 to 74 | 529 |
| 75+ | 463 |
| 35 to 54 | 454 |
| 18 to 34 | 296 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,306 | 4.54% |
| White | 1,025 | 7.1% |
| 2+ Races | 570 | 7.42% |
| Black | 361 | 9.49% |
| Other Race | 283 | 2.22% |
| Asian | 67 | 4.96% |
| Native American | 28 | 5.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.96%
Born in Colton
79.37%
Native Born
20.63%
Foreign Born
10.21%
Non Citizen
10.42%
Naturalized
79.37% of Colton residents were born in the United States, with 69.96% having been born in California. 10.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 52,121 | -206 | -0.39% |
| 2028 | 52,327 | -206 | -0.39% |
| 2027 | 52,533 | -206 | -0.39% |
| 2026 | 52,739 | -206 | -0.39% |
| 2025 | 52,945 | -206 | -0.39% |
| 2024 | 53,151 | -206 | -0.39% |
| 2023 | 53,357 | -378 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 53,735 | -363 | -0.67% |
| 2021 | 54,098 | 123 | 0.23% |
| 2020 | 53,975 | -439 | -0.81% |
| 2019 | 54,414 | 224 | 0.41% |
| 2018 | 54,190 | 185 | 0.34% |
| 2017 | 54,005 | 193 | 0.36% |
| 2016 | 53,812 | 267 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 53,545 | 278 | 0.52% |
| 2014 | 53,267 | 240 | 0.45% |
| 2013 | 53,027 | 174 | 0.33% |
| 2012 | 52,853 | 247 | 0.47% |
| 2011 | 52,606 | 386 | 0.74% |
| 2010 | 52,220 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 47,662 | 7,449 | 18.52% |
| 1990 | 40,213 | 18,903 | 88.7% |
| 1980 | 21,310 | 1,294 | 6.46% |
| 1970 | 20,016 | 1,350 | 7.23% |
| 1960 | 18,666 | 4,201 | 29.04% |
| 1950 | 14,465 | 4,779 | 49.34% |
| 1940 | 9,686 | 1,672 | 20.86% |
| 1930 | 8,014 | 3,732 | 87.16% |
| 1920 | 4,282 | 302 | 7.59% |
| 1910 | 3,980 | 2,695 | 209.73% |
| 1900 | 1,285 | -30 | -2.28% |
| 1890 | 1,315 | -50,806 | -97.48% |