Colton, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09
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Colton, California Info Snack

Population
54,215
Unemployment
6.8%
Poverty
15.1%
Median Home
$292,300
Median Income
$56,762
Median Rent
$1,213

Colton SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
8
Safety
5
Amenities
9.5
Education
5
Commute
6

Colton, CA Crime Report

1,620
Total Crimes
2,939.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
25.29%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Colton
/ 100k People
California
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 1,620 2,939.2 2,581.0 2,346.0
Violent Crime 191 346.5 442.0 387.8
Murder 6 10.9 5.6 6.5
Robbery 95 172.4 113.6 73.9
Aggravated Assault 80 145.1 288.7 279.7
Property Crime 1,429 2,592.7 2,138.9 1,958.2
Burglary 234 424.6 369.7 314.2
Larceny 825 1,496.8 1,341.7 1,398.0
Car Theft 370 671.3 427.6 246.0

Colton, CA Cost Of Living

112
Colton's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Colton California National Average
Overall 112 140 100
Services 114 112 100
Groceries 113 113 100
Health 104 115 100
Housing 106 198 100
Transportation 137 134 100
Utilities 90 126 100

Colton, CA Photos

Colton Area Museum
Source: Public Domain

Rankings for Colton in California

Map Of Colton, CA

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Population over time in Colton

Year Population % Change
2020 54,215 -0.4%
2019 54,415 0.4%
2018 54,200 0.6%
2017 53,856 0.5%
2016 53,566 0.8%
2015 53,129 0.9%
2014 52,650 0.4%
2013 52,425 0.3%
2012 52,283 0.2%
2011 52,187 -

Race / Ethnicity in Colton

White
14.5% (7,843)
African American
7.3% (3,944)
American Indian
0.4% (191)
Asian
3.4% (1,828)
Hawaiian
0.0% (21)
Other
0.4% (214)
Two Or More
1.0% (524)
Hispanic
73.1% (39,650)
Race Colton CA USA
White 14.5% 36.5% 60.1%
African American 7.3% 5.4% 12.2%
American Indian 0.4% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 3.4% 14.6% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.3% 0.3%
Two Or More 1.0% 3.4% 2.8%
Hispanic 73.1% 39.1% 18.2%

Gender in Colton

Female
51.5% (27,920)
Male
48.5% (26,295)
Gender Colton CA USA
Female 51.5% 50.3% 50.8%
Male 48.5% 49.7% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Colton for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
10.0% (5,421)
9-12th Grade
15.0% (8,132)
High School / GED
28.0% (15,180)
Some College
21.0% (11,385)
Associate's Degree
7.0% (3,795)
Bachelor's Degree
12.0% (6,505)
Master's Degree
5.0% (2,710)
Professional Degree
1.0% (542)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (542)
Education Colton CA USA
< 9th Grade 10.0% 8.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 15.0% 7.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 28.0% 20.0% 27.0%
Some College 21.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 7.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 12.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 5.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Colton, California

Less than $10,000
5.9% (321,003)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.9% (264,704)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.7% (470,146)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.5% (567,599)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.8% (748,349)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.5% (1,110,836)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.3% (827,365)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.3% (666,040)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.2% (336,477)
$200,000 or more
2.0% (108,976)
Income Colton CA USA
Less than $10,000 5.9% 4.7% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.9% 3.9% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.7% 6.9% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.5% 7.1% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.8% 10.0% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.5% 15.3% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.3% 12.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.3% 17.1% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.2% 9.4% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 2.0% 13.3% 8.3%

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