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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.7861,-96.9276 |
| Altitude | 1,604 feet / 489 meters |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 19:29:32 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 370 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.23% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Colton is located at 43°47'10"N 96°55'39"W (43.7860900, -96.9275600).
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Weather
84°F
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15 to 25 mph SSE
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Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Colton, SD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Colton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Colton Post Office | Colton (SD) | 57018 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Colton, California A city in San Bernardino County, California. with a population of 54,661 people.
- Colton, New York town in St. 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 |