Colton, CA Demographics

A map of Colton's Population by Race

Colton, California has an estimated population of 53,772, a less than 1% change from the 53,909 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.2% Hispanic, 9.6% White, 7.5% Black, 3.8% Asian, 2.5% Multiracial, and 1.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Colton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Colton has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Colton, that probability was 43.5% in 2020 and 41.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Colton is ranked the 173rd most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Colton was ranked the 173rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Colton's White Population

5,144 residents of Colton, or 9.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Colton is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Colton ranks 1433rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colton's White population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. White residents' share of Colton's population has decreased from 10.5% to 9.6%.

Colton is more White than neighboring Bloomington (8.5% White), and Rialto (8.8% White). Colton is less White than neighboring Grand Terrace (34.3% White), Highgrove (18.6% White), and Loma Linda (28.5% White).

Colton's Black Population

4,023 residents of Colton, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Colton is slightly higher than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Colton ranks 107th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colton's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.4%. Black residents' share of Colton's population has decreased from 8.2% to 7.5%.

Colton is more Black than neighboring Grand Terrace (4.1% Black), and Bloomington (3.1% Black). Colton is less Black than neighboring Highgrove (9.9% Black), Loma Linda (7.8% Black), and Rialto (11.3% Black).

Colton's Asian Population

2,064 residents of Colton, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Colton is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Colton ranks 503rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 16.5%. Asian residents' share of Colton's population has decreased from 4.6% to 3.8%.

Colton is more Asian than neighboring Bloomington (0.7% Asian), and Rialto (2.2% Asian). Colton is less Asian than neighboring Grand Terrace (5.1% Asian), Highgrove (10.7% Asian), and Loma Linda (28.3% Asian).

Colton's Hispanic Population

40,430 residents of Colton, or 75.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Colton is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Colton ranks 209th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Colton's population has increased from 73.8% to 75.2%.

Colton is more Hispanic than neighboring Grand Terrace (51.3% Hispanic), Highgrove (57% Hispanic), Loma Linda (29.8% Hispanic), and Rialto (74.8% Hispanic). Colton is less Hispanic than neighboring Bloomington (86.7% Hispanic).

Colton's Native American/Other Population

762 residents of Colton, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Colton is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Colton ranks 1044th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 44.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Colton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Colton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Highgrove (0% Native American/Other), Bloomington (0.6% Native American/Other), and Rialto (1.1% Native American/Other). Colton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Grand Terrace (1.6% Native American/Other), and Loma Linda (2.2% Native American/Other).

Colton's Multiracial Population

1,349 residents of Colton, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Colton is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Colton ranks 1336th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 30.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Colton's population has increased from 1.9% to 2.5%.

Colton is more Multiracial than neighboring Bloomington (0.4% Multiracial), and Rialto (1.7% Multiracial). Colton is less Multiracial than neighboring Grand Terrace (3.5% Multiracial), Highgrove (3.8% Multiracial), and Loma Linda (3.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.