Colton, SD Demographics

A map of Colton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	678	714	92.1%	96.7%
Multiracial	34	10	4.6%	1.4%
Native American/Other	14	3	1.9%	0.4%
Black	9	9	1.2%	1.2%
Hispanic	1	2	0.1%	0.3%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Colton, South Dakota has an estimated population of 736, a less than 1% change from the 738 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.1% White, 4.6% Multiracial, 1.9% Native American/Other, 1.2% Black, 0.1% Hispanic, and 0.0% Asian. 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than South Dakota 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 6.4% in 2020 and 14.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Colton is ranked the 109th most populous place in South Dakota, out of 485 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 101st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Colton's White Population

678 residents of Colton, or 92.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Colton is considerably higher than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Colton ranks 70th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colton's White population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. White residents' share of Colton's population has decreased from 96.7% to 92.1%.

Colton is more White than neighboring Chester (89.5% White), Brant Lake South (62.6% White), and Hartford (91.8% White). Colton is less White than neighboring Lyons (100% White).

Colton's Black Population

9 residents of Colton, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Colton is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Colton ranks 31st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colton's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Colton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Colton is more Black than neighboring Lyons (0% Black), Chester (0% Black), Brant Lake South (0% Black), Brant Lake (0% Black), and Hartford (0% Black).

Colton's Asian Population

0 residents of Colton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Colton is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Colton ranks 176th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colton's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Colton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Colton's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Colton, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Colton is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Colton ranks 386th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Colton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Colton is more Hispanic than neighboring Lyons (0% Hispanic), Chester (0% Hispanic), Brant Lake South (0% Hispanic), and Brant Lake (0% Hispanic). Colton is less Hispanic than neighboring Hartford (1% Hispanic).

Colton's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Colton, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Colton is lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Colton ranks 336th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 366.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Colton's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.9%.

Colton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lyons (0% Native American/Other), Brant Lake (0% Native American/Other), and Hartford (0.6% Native American/Other). Colton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chester (5.3% Native American/Other), and Brant Lake South (37.4% Native American/Other).

Colton's Multiracial Population

34 residents of Colton, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Colton is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Colton ranks 361st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 240.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Colton's population has increased from 1.4% to 4.6%.

Colton is more Multiracial than neighboring Lyons (0% Multiracial), and Brant Lake South (0% Multiracial). Colton is less Multiracial than neighboring Chester (5.3% Multiracial), Brant Lake (7.9% Multiracial), and Hartford (6.6% 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.