Colton town is located in St. Lawrence County New York. Colton town has a 2024 population of 1,505. Colton town is currently declining at a rate of -0.4% annually and its population has decreased by -1.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,531 in 2020.
The average household income in Colton town is $80,921 with a poverty rate of 11.89%. The median age in Colton town is 54.8 years: 54.8 years for males, and 54.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Colton town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,277 | 97.48% |
| Two or more races | 29 | 2.21% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.31% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 629 | 2.08 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Married | 320 | 2.61 | 96.6 | 3.4 |
| Non Family | 235 | 1.25 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Female | 55 | 2.55 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 19 | 2.16 | 100 | 0 |
2.52
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
90.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 28 | 2.51% |
| Associates Degree | 188 | 16.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 204 | 18.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 178 | 15.95% |
| High School Graduate | 357 | 31.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 2.51% |
| Some College | 133 | 11.92% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,082 | 1,026 | 366 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 29 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 55.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,813 | $81,667 | $71,042 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,028 | $64,028 | $61,250 |
| High School Graduate | $30,673 | $36,964 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,923 | $49,479 | $40,341 |
| Some College | $42,500 | $46,071 | $30,500 |
$46,923
Average Earnings
$49,479
Average Male
$40,341
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.7% of Colton town residents speak only English, while 2.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,267 | 155 | 12.23% |
11.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.62%
Male Poverty Rate
12.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Colton town is White, with 12.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Colton town is White, with 12.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.3%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.65% |
| Some College | 11.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 3.65% |
| Male Employed | 2.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,765 | $92,234 |
| Households | $68,917 | $80,921 |
| Married Families | $78,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $62,986 | $60,678 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.0%
Male Marriage Rate
61.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
86
Number of Veterans
82
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 39 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 27 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85 | 7.55% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 3.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.8%
Labor Force Participation
48.7%
Employment Rate
0.3%
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
78.47%
Born in Colton town
97.79%
Native Born
2.21%
Foreign Born
0.61%
Non Citizen
1.6%
Naturalized
97.79% of Colton town residents were born in the United States, with 78.47% having been born in New York. 0.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,475 | -6 | -0.41% |
| 2028 | 1,481 | -6 | -0.4% |
| 2027 | 1,487 | -6 | -0.4% |
| 2026 | 1,493 | -6 | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 1,499 | -6 | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 1,505 | -6 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 1,511 | -6 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 1,517 | -13 | -0.85% |
| 2021 | 1,530 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2020 | 1,531 | 119 | 8.43% |
| 2019 | 1,412 | -9 | -0.63% |
| 2018 | 1,421 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2017 | 1,423 | -4 | -0.28% |
| 2016 | 1,427 | -10 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 1,437 | -7 | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 1,444 | -5 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 1,449 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2012 | 1,451 | 3 | 0.21% |
| 2011 | 1,448 | -3 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 1,451 | 0 | 0% |