Colton, NY

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Colton Overview

274
TOTAL POPULATION
132
MALE POPULATION
142
FEMALE POPULATION
92.96
MALES / 100 FEMALES
107.58
FEMALES / 100 MALES
48.0
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,922
PER CAPITA INCOME
$71,875
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$70,724
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
134
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
54.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Colton Zip Codes

Colton Area Codes

Race in Colton

The most populous races in Colton are , and White / Caucasian (274 | 100.0%).
Race in Colton
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian274100.0%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total274100.0%

Ancestry in Colton

The most populous ancestries reported in Colton are Irish (73 | 26.6%), American (40 | 14.6%), Dutch (37 | 13.5%), English (29 | 10.6%), and Northern European (19 | 6.9%), together accounting for 72.3% of all Colton residents.
Ancestry in Colton
Ancestry# Population% Population
American4014.6%
British103.6%
Dutch3713.5%
English2910.6%
French165.8%
French Canadian41.5%
German186.6%
Irish7326.6%
Northern European196.9%
Norwegian51.8%
Polish20.7%
Scotch-Irish72.5%
Scottish72.5%
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Immigrants in Colton

Immigrants in Colton
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Colton

Sex and Age in Colton

The most populous age groups in Colton are 50 to 54 Years (23 | 17.4%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (43 | 30.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Colton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14 (10.6%)6 (4.2%)
5 to 9 Years3 (2.3%)3 (2.1%)
10 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)3 (2.1%)
15 to 19 Years10 (7.6%)8 (5.6%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years17 (12.9%)9 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Years7 (5.3%)7 (4.9%)
35 to 39 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Years4 (3.0%)43 (30.3%)
45 to 49 Years0 (0.0%)7 (4.9%)
50 to 54 Years23 (17.4%)7 (4.9%)
55 to 59 Years12 (9.1%)7 (4.9%)
60 to 64 Years14 (10.6%)12 (8.5%)
65 to 69 Years11 (8.3%)18 (12.7%)
70 to 74 Years9 (6.8%)8 (5.6%)
75 to 79 Years8 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (2.8%)
Total132 (100.0%)142 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Colton

Median Family Size in Colton

Median Family Size in Colton
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple54 (72.0%)2.78
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother21 (28.0%)2.95
Total Families75 (100.0%)2.83

Median Household Size in Colton

Median Household Size in Colton
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple54 (42.5%)2.78
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother21 (16.5%)2.95
Non-family52 (40.9%)1.17
Total Households127 (100.0%)2.15

Household Size by Marriage Status in Colton

Out of a total of 127 households in Colton, 75 (59.1%) are family households, while 52 (40.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 51, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 47.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Colton
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-47 (37.0%)
2-Person Households51 (40.2%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households3 (2.4%)5 (3.9%)
4-Person Households14 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households7 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total75 (59.1%)52 (40.9%)

Female Fertility in Colton

Fertility by Age in Colton

Average fertility rate in Colton is 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 188.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Colton
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years3 (100.0%)188.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total3 (100.0%)41.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Colton

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Colton
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Colton

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Colton
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma3 (100.0%)200.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total3 (100.0%)41.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Colton

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Colton
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Colton

Income Overview in Colton

Per Capita Income in Colton is $35,922, while median incomes of families and households are $71,875 and $70,724 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income274$35,922
Median Family Income75$71,875
Mean Family Income75$87,275
Median Household Income127$70,724
Mean Household Income127$72,839
Income Deficit75$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)27427.27%
Wage / Income Gap ($)27472.73¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2740.45

Earnings by Sex in Colton

Average Earnings in Colton are $59,688, $49,327 for men and $67,826 for women, a difference of 27.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Colton
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male55 (37.9%)$49,327
Female90 (62.1%)$67,826
Total145 (100.0%)$59,688

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Colton

The most common earnings brackets in Colton are $45,000 to $49,999 for men (15 | 27.3%) and $65,000 to $74,999 for women (46 | 51.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Colton
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less5 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)7 (7.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)4 (4.4%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)11 (12.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9993 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9993 (5.4%)5 (5.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9995 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)8 (8.9%)
$45,000 to $49,99915 (27.3%)3 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)4 (4.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99910 (18.2%)46 (51.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99911 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+3 (5.4%)2 (2.2%)
Total55 (100.0%)90 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Colton

Average earnings in Colton are $49,327 for men and $68,261 for women, a difference of 27.7%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $45,625, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $45,625. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $69,239, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $41,500.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Colton
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$45,625$0
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$49,327$68,261

Family Income in Colton

Family Income Brackets in Colton

According to the Colton family income data, there are 29 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 38.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Colton
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000912.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991216.0%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,99956.7%
$50,000 to $74,9991418.7%
$75,000 to $99,99934.0%
$100,000 to $149,9992938.7%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+34.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Colton

4-person families (14 | 18.7%) account for the highest median family income in Colton with $117,813 per family, while 2-person families (51 | 68.0%) have the highest median income of $35,188 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Colton
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families51 (68.0%)$70,375
3-Person Families3 (4.0%)$0
4-Person Families14 (18.7%)$117,813
5-Person Families7 (9.3%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total75 (100.0%)$71,875

Family Income by Number of Earners in Colton

Family Income by Number of Earners in Colton
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners27 (36.0%)$0
1 Earner7 (9.3%)$38,125
2 Earners30 (40.0%)$116,667
3+ Earners11 (14.7%)$0
Total75 (100.0%)$71,875

Household Income in Colton

Household Income Brackets in Colton

With 34 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Colton, accounting for 26.8% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Colton
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00097.1%
$10,000 to $14,9991411.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991511.8%
$25,000 to $34,99997.1%
$35,000 to $49,99975.5%
$50,000 to $74,9992318.1%
$75,000 to $99,9991310.2%
$100,000 to $149,9993426.8%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+32.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Colton

The median household income in Colton is $70,724, with the highest median household income of $122,250 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 29 households (22.8%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Colton
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years29 (22.8%)$122,250
45 to 64 Years58 (45.7%)$70,278
65+ Years40 (31.5%)$24,688
Total127 (100.0%)$70,724

Poverty in Colton

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Colton

With 20.4% poverty level for males and 16.9% for females among the residents of Colton, 45 to 54 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 10 males (43.5%) and 4 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Colton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3 (21.4%)3 (50.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years5 (20.8%)4 (25.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years10 (43.5%)4 (28.6%)
55 to 64 Years9 (34.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)9 (34.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total27 (20.4%)24 (16.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Colton

According to the poverty statistics in Colton, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Colton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11 (78.6%)3 (50.0%)
5 Years3 (100.0%)3 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years19 (79.2%)12 (75.0%)
35 to 44 Years4 (100.0%)43 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years13 (56.5%)10 (71.4%)
55 to 64 Years17 (65.4%)19 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years20 (100.0%)17 (65.4%)
75 Years and over8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total105 (79.5%)118 (83.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Colton

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Colton show that 16.7% or 9 of the total 54 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 24.3%, comprising of 9 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Colton
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children28 (75.7%)9 (24.3%)
1 or 2 Children14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total45 (83.3%)9 (16.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Colton

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Colton
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)4 (57.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)4 (19.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Colton

The poverty data for Colton shows that 9 of the married-couple family households (16.7%) and 4 of the single-parent households (19.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (24.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 household (57.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Colton
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children9 (24.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)4 (57.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (16.7%)4 (19.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Colton

Employment by Class of Employer in Colton

Among the 131 employed individuals in Colton, private company employees (65 | 49.6%), local government employees (26 | 19.9%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (16 | 12.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Colton
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees6549.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1612.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations96.9%
Local Government Employees2619.9%
State Government Employees1511.5%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total131100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Colton

Employment Status by Age in Colton
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years8 (44.4%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years14 (53.8%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years22 (59.5%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years7 (36.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years21 (80.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years1 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total134 (54.7%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Colton

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Colton
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma12 (26.1%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree47 (90.4%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher66 (95.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total125 (74.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Colton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Colton are Community & Social Service (33 | 24.6%), Education Instruction & Library (29 | 21.6%), Management (26 | 19.4%), Business & Financial (9 | 6.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (5 | 3.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Colton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Colton, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Management (38.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (89.7%), and Community & Social Service (87.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Colton
OccupationMaleFemale
Management10 (38.5%)16 (61.5%)
Business & Financial2 (22.2%)7 (77.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 4 (12.1%)29 (87.9%)
Education, Arts & Media1 (25.0%)3 (75.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library3 (10.3%)26 (89.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)21 (28.0%)54 (72.0%)
Total (Overall)44 (32.8%)90 (67.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Colton are Personal Care & Service (16 | 11.9%), Security & Protection (11 | 8.2%), Law Enforcement (11 | 8.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (11 | 8.2%), and Healthcare Support (4 | 3.0%).
Services Occupations in Colton

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Colton, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Colton
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Security & Protection11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Total (Category)11 (26.2%)31 (73.8%)
Total (Overall)44 (32.8%)90 (67.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Colton are Office & Administration (9 | 6.7%), and Sales & Related (4 | 3.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Colton

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Colton
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration4 (44.4%)5 (55.6%)
Total (Category)8 (61.5%)5 (38.5%)
Total (Overall)44 (32.8%)90 (67.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Colton are , and Construction & Extraction (4 | 3.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Colton

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Colton
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)44 (32.8%)90 (67.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Colton

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Colton
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)44 (32.8%)90 (67.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Colton

Employment Industries in Colton

The major employment industries in Colton include Educational Services (34 | 25.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (18 | 13.4%), Information (14 | 10.4%), Finance & Insurance (14 | 10.4%), and Public Administration (11 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries in Colton

Employment Industries by Sex in Colton

The Colton industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Retail Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Colton
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Wholesale Trade2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance9 (64.3%)5 (35.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services3 (8.8%)31 (91.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Public Administration11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total44 (32.8%)90 (67.2%)

Education in Colton

School Enrollment in Colton

The most common levels of schooling among the 41 students in Colton are college / undergraduate (15 | 36.6%), kindergarten (10 | 24.4%), and high school (10 | 24.4%).
School Enrollment in Colton
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool37.3%
Kindergarten1024.4%
Elementary School00.0%
Middle School37.3%
High School1024.4%
College / Undergraduate1536.6%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total41100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Colton

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Colton
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Colton

Education (23 | 31.5%), business (18 | 24.7%), social sciences (10 | 13.7%), arts & humanities (6 | 8.2%), and psychology (4 | 5.5%) are the most common fields of study among 73 individuals in Colton who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Colton
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology45.5%
Social Sciences1013.7%
Engineering34.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business1824.7%
Education2331.5%
Literature & Languages34.1%
Liberal Arts & History11.4%
Visual & Performing Arts22.7%
Communications34.1%
Arts & Humanities68.2%
Total73100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Colton

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Colton

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Colton are males with 3 vehicles (20, accounting for 46.5%) and females with 3 vehicles (22, making up 23.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Colton
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle10 (23.3%)9 (10.3%)
2 Vehicles13 (30.2%)56 (64.4%)
3 Vehicles20 (46.5%)22 (25.3%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total43 (100.0%)87 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Colton

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Colton are 25 to 29 minutes (51 commuters, 44.7%), 15 to 19 minutes (22 commuters, 19.3%), and 20 to 24 minutes (20 commuters, 17.5%).
Commute Time in Colton
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes00.0%
10 to 14 Minutes119.7%
15 to 19 Minutes2219.3%
20 to 24 Minutes2017.5%
25 to 29 Minutes5144.7%
30 to 34 Minutes00.0%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes21.8%
45 to 59 Minutes87.0%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Colton

The most common commute times in Colton are 15 to 19 minutes (13 commuters, 30.2%) for males and 25 to 29 minutes (42 commuters, 59.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Colton
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes5 (11.6%)6 (8.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes13 (30.2%)9 (12.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes8 (18.6%)12 (16.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes9 (20.9%)42 (59.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (2.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes8 (18.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Colton

The most frequent times of departure to work in Colton are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (17, 39.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (42, 59.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Colton
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM8 (18.6%)2 (2.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM17 (39.5%)3 (4.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM5 (11.6%)42 (59.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM4 (9.3%)6 (8.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)6 (8.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)8 (11.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM7 (16.3%)4 (5.6%)
Total43 (100.0%)71 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Colton

Occupancy by Ownership in Colton

Of the total 127 dwellings in Colton, owner-occupied units account for 110 (86.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 17 (13.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Colton
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units11086.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1713.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units127100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Colton

Occupancy by Household Size in Colton
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4737.0%
2-Person Household5140.2%
3-Person Household86.3%
4+ Person Household2116.5%
Total Housing Units127100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Colton

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Colton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household30 (63.8%)17 (36.2%)
2-Person Household51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units110 (86.6%)17 (13.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Colton

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Colton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma36 (72.0%)14 (28.0%)
College/Associate Degree26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher37 (92.5%)3 (7.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Colton

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Colton
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years129.5%
35 to 44 Years1713.4%
45 to 54 Years2721.3%
55 to 64 Years3124.4%
65 to 74 Years2822.1%
75 to 84 Years86.3%
85 Years and Over43.2%
Total127100.0%

Housing Finances in Colton

Median Income by Occupancy in Colton

Median Income by Occupancy in Colton
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied110 (86.6%)$71,842
Renter-Occupied17 (13.4%)$12,125
Average127 (100.0%)$70,724

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Colton

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Colton
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0009 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)14 (82.4%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)3 (17.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99912 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9999 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9997 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99923 (20.9%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99913 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99934 (30.9%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more3 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total110 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Colton

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Colton
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30036 (32.7%)10 (58.8%)
$300 to $4996 (5.4%)4 (23.5%)
$500 to $79918 (16.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99911 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49939 (35.4%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total110 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Colton

Housing Structures in Colton

Housing Structures in Colton
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached10985.8%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments1411.0%
Mobile Home / Other43.2%
Total127100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Colton

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Colton
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached106 (97.3%)3 (2.8%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total110 (86.6%)17 (13.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Colton

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Colton
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room2 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms2 (1.8%)14 (82.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms47 (42.7%)0 (0.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms43 (39.1%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms16 (14.5%)3 (17.6%)
Total110 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Colton

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Colton
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas8 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas20 (18.2%)3 (17.6%)
Electricity2 (1.8%)14 (82.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene52 (47.3%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels28 (25.5%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total110 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Colton

Household Vehicle Usage in Colton
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle9 (8.2%)4 (23.5%)
1 Vehicle30 (27.3%)13 (76.5%)
2 Vehicles55 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles16 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total110 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Colton

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Colton

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units7040
Median Property Value$88,200$117,300
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs--
Real Estate Taxes$1,183$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Colton

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Colton
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00015 (21.4%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99922 (31.4%)2 (5.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99933 (47.1%)38 (95.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total70 (100.0%)40 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Colton

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Colton
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0009 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99912 (17.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9999 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9997 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99912 (17.1%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99910 (14.3%)11 (27.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9998 (11.4%)3 (7.5%)
$150,000 or more3 (4.3%)26 (65.0%)
Total70 (100.0%)40 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Colton

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Colton
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x48 (68.6%)116,667 (291,667.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x5 (7.1%)36 (90.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x8 (11.4%)4 (10.0%)
4.0x or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total70 (100.0%)40 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Colton

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Colton
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80024 (34.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49930 (42.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49916 (22.9%)9 (22.5%)
Total70 (100.0%)40 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Colton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Colton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Colton
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years28 (90.3%)3 (9.7%)
35 to 44 Years47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years34 (91.9%)3 (8.1%)
55 to 64 Years45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total268 (97.8%)6 (2.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Colton

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Colton
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Colton

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Colton
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00070 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99928 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99935 (92.1%)3 (7.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99917 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over117 (97.5%)3 (2.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Colton

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Colton
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 620 (76.9%)16 (61.5%)
6 to 18 Years6 (46.2%)13 (100.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years15 (48.4%)16 (51.6%)
35 to 44 Years3 (6.4%)44 (93.6%)
45 to 54 Years19 (51.3%)15 (40.5%)
55 to 64 Years5 (11.1%)42 (93.3%)
65 to 74 Years37 (80.4%)37 (80.4%)
75 Years and over12 (100.0%)8 (66.7%)
Total117 (42.7%)208 (75.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Colton

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Colton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years8 (33.3%)5 (20.8%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)3 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years9 (45.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Colton

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Colton: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years9 (45.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Colton: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)3 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Colton: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years8 (33.3%)5 (20.8%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)3 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years9 (45.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Colton: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)3 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years9 (45.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Colton: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)

Technology Access in Colton

Computing Device Access in Colton

Computing Device Access in Colton
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop8466.1%
Smartphone8768.5%
Tablet6954.3%
No Computing Device2318.1%
Total127100.0%

Internet Access in Colton

Internet Access in Colton
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home8264.6%
Cellular Data Only1814.2%
Satellite Internet86.3%
No Internet1915.0%
Total127100.0%

Colton Summary

Colton, New York is a small town located in St. Lawrence County in the northern part of the state. It is situated on the banks of the Raquette River, and is surrounded by the Adirondack Mountains. The town was first settled in 1802, and was incorporated in 1845. The population of Colton in 2000 was 1,845.

Geography

Colton is located in the northern part of St. Lawrence County, in the Adirondack Mountains. It is situated on the banks of the Raquette River, and is bordered by the towns of Hopkinton, Piercefield, and Fine. The town has a total area of 36.2 square miles, of which 35.9 square miles is land and 0.3 square miles is water. The highest point in the town is an unnamed peak in the Adirondack Mountains, which has an elevation of 2,890 feet.

Economy

The economy of Colton is largely based on tourism and forestry. The town is home to several tourist attractions, including the Colton Historical Society Museum, the Colton Arts Center, and the Colton Public Library. The town is also home to several logging and lumber companies, which provide employment for many of the town's residents.

Demographics

In 2000, the population of Colton was 1,845. The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the town was $35,938, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,845. About 8.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Colton, New York is a small town located in St. Lawrence County in the northern part of the state. It is situated on the banks of the Raquette River, and is surrounded by the Adirondack Mountains. The town was first settled in 1802, and was incorporated in 1845. The population of Colton in 2000 was 1,845. The economy of Colton is largely based on tourism and forestry, and the town is home to several tourist attractions and logging and lumber companies. The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. The median income for a household in the town was $35,938, and the median income for a family was $41,250. About 8.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Colton?
Total Population of Colton is 274.
What is the Total Male Population of Colton?
Total Male Population of Colton is 132.
What is the Total Female Population of Colton?
Total Female Population of Colton is 142.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Colton?
There are 92.96 Males per 100 Females in Colton.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Colton?
There are 107.58 Females per 100 Males in Colton.
What is the Median Population Age in Colton?
Median Population Age in Colton is 48.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Colton
Average Family Size in Colton is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Colton
Average Household Size in Colton is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Colton?
Per Capita income in Colton is $35,922.
What is the Median Family Income in Colton?
Median Family Income in Colton is $71,875.
What is the Median Household income in Colton?
Median Household Income in Colton is $70,724.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Colton?
Income or Wage Gap in Colton is 27.3%.
Women in Colton earn 72.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Colton?
Inequality or Gini Index in Colton is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Colton?
There are 134 People in the Labor Forcein in Colton.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Colton?
54.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Colton.