Colton, South Dakota
Colton: City in South Dakota, United States of America
About
Colton is a city located in the county of Minnehaha in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 687 and a population density of 378 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 672 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Colton
| Population : | 672 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | South Dakota (United States) |
| County : | Minnehaha County |
| Postal code : | 57018 |
| Area : | 1.82 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,604 feet / 489 meters |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 23:38:19 (24th November 2024) |
| Density : | 370 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.23% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Colton is located at 43°47'10"N 96°55'39"W (43.7860900, -96.9275600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Colton decreased by 2.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 687 | - | census |
| 2011 | 684 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 692 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 694 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 689 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 687 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 683 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 683 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 673 | -1.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 669 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 672 | 0.45% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,869 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,885 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,160 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,895 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 25.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 46.9% |
| White only, percent : | 91.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 2.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 8.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 84.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 754 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.4% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 4,553 |
Colton zip code is 57018.
County name: Minnehaha, County
fips: 46099
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 4,553 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $146,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,148 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $375 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $709 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 8 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,515 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.06 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 64.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 6,631 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 28,552 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 34,495 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 74,867 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,634 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $37,898 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,241 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.0% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 205 |
| 2019 total employment : | 1,338 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 52,117 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -0.6% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 496 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 752 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 266 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 308 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 654 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 61 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 577 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8,138.98 |
People born in Colton (1)
United States Air Force general Cornelius Nugteren was born in Colton
Schools in Colton
College & universities near Colton, SD
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219426 | Southeast Technical Institute | Sioux Falls (SD) | 57107-1301 |
| 219082 | Dakota State University | Madison (SD) | 57042-1799 |
| 219453 | Stewart School | Sioux Falls (SD) | 57104 |
| 219383 | University of Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls (SD) | 57105-1699 |
| 219392 | Sanford Medical Center | Sioux Falls (SD) | 57117-5039 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Colton , California A city in San Bernardino County, California. It is located in the Inland Empire region of the state. Colton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Colton City Hall and the Colton Historical Society. with a population of 54,661 people.
- Colton , New York town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States of America with a population of 1,401 people.
- Colton , Washington town in Whitman County, Washington, United States of America with a population of 443 people.
Other cities in Minnehaha County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Minnehaha County , SD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | 157,584 | The largest city in South Dakota. |
| Brandon | 10,168 | City in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Crooks | 1,341 | City in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Baltic | 1,201 | City in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States |
| Garretson | 1,147 | City in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Hartford | 701 | City in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States |
| Lyons | 618 | Unincorporated community in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Dell Rapids | 553 | City in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Valley Springs | 370 | Township in Minnehaha County, South Dakota |
| Humboldt | 342 | Town in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Sherman | 82 | Town in South Dakota, United States of America |
