Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Colton, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

323

Median Agei

46.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.7%309

Hispanic/Latino

2.2%7

Two or More

2.2%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2%5

High School Diploma

16.5%41

Some College (<1 yr)

2.4%6

Some College (1+ yr)

18.5%46

Associate's Degree

4%10

Bachelor's Degree

30.5%76

Master's Degree

14.5%36

Professional Degree

9.2%23

HS or Higher

97.6%

BA or Higher

54.2%

Graduate+

23.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$344,700

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

97.7%130

Renter-Occupied

2.3%3

Total Units

158

Homeownership

97.7%

Vacancy Rate

15.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.5%15

$150K–$200K

3.8%5

$200K–$300K

18.5%24

$300K–$500K

50.8%66

$500K–$1M

15.4%20

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

3.8%6

2000–2009

9.5%15

1990–1999

9.5%15

1980–1989

8.9%14

1970–1979

21.5%34

1960–1969

2.5%4

1950–1959

3.8%6

1940–1949

2.5%4

1939 or earlier

38%60

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68.4%91

Electricity

15.8%21

Wood

9.8%13

Fuel Oil

3%4

Other

3%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$123,750

Mean Household Incomei

$135,496

Per Capita Incomei

$55,235

Poverty Ratei

2.5%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

188

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

3%4

$20K–$25K

3.8%5

$25K–$30K

4.5%6

$30K–$35K

6%8

$35K–$40K

0.8%1

$45K–$50K

6%8

$50K–$60K

1.5%2

$60K–$75K

5.3%7

$75K–$100K

8.3%11

$100K–$125K

12%16

$125K–$150K

11.3%15

$150K–$200K

17.3%23

$200K+

20.3%27

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

113.4%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

172

Avg. Commutei

21.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

179

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

30(11.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.2%Insured

2.8%Uninsured