Colton, Washington
Colton: town in Whitman County, Washington, United States of America
About
Colton is a town located in the county of Whitman in the U.S. state of Washington. Its population at the 2010 census was 418. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 443 inhabitants.
The town was created 144 years ago in 1881.
Quick Facts about Colton
| Population | 443 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Washington (United States) |
| County | Whitman County |
| Postal code | 99113 |
| Phone Area Codes | 509 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.5679,-117.1285 |
| Altitude | 2,562 feet / 781, 2562 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1882 (144 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−08:00 |
| Local time | 22:01:19 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 5.64% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 46℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Colton is located at 46°34'5"N 117°7'43"W (46.5679400, -117.1285000).
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Weather
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Colton increased by 5.64% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 418 | - | census |
| 2011 | 437 | 4.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 442 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 439 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 439 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 451 | 2.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 460 | 1.96% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 469 | 1.92% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 464 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 458 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 443 | -3.39% | estimation process |
People born in Colton (2)
People born in Colton, including United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient Albert H. Rooks, football player and coach Mike Kramer, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Colton, WA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 236939 | Washington State University | Pullman (WA) | 99164-5910 |
| 247010 | Headmasters School of Hair Design | Lewiston (ID) | 83501 |
| 142328 | Lewis-Clark State College | Lewiston (ID) | 83501-2698 |
| 436100 | Mr Leon's School of Hair Design-Lewiston | Lewiston (ID) | 83501 |
| 142285 | University of Idaho | Moscow (ID) | 83844-2282 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Colton, WA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LWN | Lewiston, Idaho | 1920 Highway 128 | BUS |
| PUL | Pullman, Washington | 1002 Northwest Nye St. | BUS |
| MOC | Moscow, Idaho | 120 West 6th St. | BUS |
| CFX | Colfax, Washington | 610 South Main St. | BUS |
| GVI | Grangeville, Idaho | 901 West Main (Highway 95) | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Colton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Colton Post Office | Colton (WA) | 99113 |
| Uniontown Post Office | Uniontown (WA) | 99179 |
| Gen Post Office | Genesee (ID) | 83832 |
| Pullman Post Office | Pullman (WA) | 99163 |
| Lewiston Post Office | Lewiston (ID) | 83501 |
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, South Dakota city in South Dakota, United States of America with a population of 672 people.
Other cities in Whitman County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Whitman County , WA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pullman | 34,336 | City in eastern Washington |
| Colfax | 2,787 | City in Washington, United States |
| Palouse | 1,055 | City in Washington, USA |
| Tekoa | 773 | City in Whitman County, Washington, United States |
| Garfield | 591 | City in Whitman County, Washington, United States |
| Albion | 588 | Town in Whitman County, Washington |
| Rosalia | 545 | Town in Washington |
| Oakesdale | 425 | Town of the United States |
| Uniontown | 335 | Town in Whitman County, Washington, United States |
| Endicott | 295 | Town in Whitman County, Washington, United States |
| Malden | 199 | Town of Washington state |
| Farmington | 147 | Town in Whitman County, Washington, United States |
| Lamont | 72 | Town of the United States |