Colton, CA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Colton, California Summary
Life in Colton research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Colton over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Colton:
The population in Colton is 53,798.
The median home value in Colton is $492,117.
The median income in Colton is $69,581.
The cost of living in Colton is 123 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Colton is $1,608.
The unemployment rate in Colton is 6.9%.
The poverty rate in Colton is 15.3%.
The average high in Colton is 76.0° and the average low is 48.8°.
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Colton, CA Crime Report
Crime in Colton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Colton. Key points include:
There were 1,328 total crimes in Colton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Colton is 2,498.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Colton is 393.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Colton is 2,105.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Colton is 17.89% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Colton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Colton / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,328 | 2,498.4 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 209 | 393.2 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 3 | 5.6 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 56 | 105.4 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 138 | 259.6 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,119 | 2,105.2 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 160 | 301.0 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 754 | 1,418.5 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 205 | 385.7 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Colton, CA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Colton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Colton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Colton is 123 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Colton is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Colton is $492,117.
The median income in Colton is $69,581.
Colton's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Colton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Colton | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 141 | 100 | |
| Services | 113 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 114 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 98 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 149 | 195 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 122 | 125 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 95 | 128 | 100 | |
Colton, CA Weather
The average high in Colton is 76.0° and the average low is 48.8°.
There are 22.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 14.2 inches of precipitation each year with 9.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Colton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 76.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 14.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 9.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Colton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Colton
The current population in Colton is 53,798. The population has increased 3.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 53,798 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 53,959 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 53,894 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 54,215 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 54,580 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 54,415 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 54,200 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 53,856 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 53,566 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 53,129 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 52,650 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 52,425 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 52,283 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 52,187 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Colton
Colton is:
10.5% White with 5,653 White residents.
8.1% African American with 4,383 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 74 American Indian residents.
3.6% Asian with 1,955 Asian residents.
0.9% Hawaiian with 493 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 441 Other residents.
1.6% Two Or More with 849 Two Or More residents.
74.3% Hispanic with 39,950 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Colton | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10.5% | 34.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 8.1% | 5.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 15.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 74.3% | 39.8% | 19.0% |
Gender in Colton
Colton is 49.6% female with 26,657 female residents.
Colton is 50.4% male with 27,140 male residents.
| Gender | Colton | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Colton for adults over 25
12.0% of adults in Colton completed < 9th grade.
13.0% of adults in Colton completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Colton completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Colton completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Colton completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Colton completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Colton completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Colton completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Colton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Colton | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 12.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Colton, California
5.5% of households in Colton earn Less than $10,000.
3.8% of households in Colton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.0% of households in Colton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.6% of households in Colton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.9% of households in Colton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.1% of households in Colton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.4% of households in Colton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.6% of households in Colton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.0% of households in Colton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.1% of households in Colton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Colton | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.5% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.8% | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.0% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.6% | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.9% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.1% | 13.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.4% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.6% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.0% | 11.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.1% | 19.4% | 12.6% |
