Colton, WA Demographics

A map of Colton's Population by Race

Colton, Washington has an estimated population of 323, a large decrease from the 401 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.7% White, 2.2% Hispanic, 2.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% 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 Washington 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 11.5% in 2020 and 8.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Colton is ranked the 520th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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 500th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Colton's White Population

309 residents of Colton, or 95.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Colton is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Colton ranks 5th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colton's White population has declined by an estimated 18.0%. White residents' share of Colton's population has increased from 94.0% to 95.7%.

Colton is more White than neighboring Uniontown (87.5% White), Clarkston (81.9% White), Pullman (68% White), West Clarkston-Highland (87.4% White), and Clarkston Heights-Vineland (90.8% White).

Colton's Black Population

0 residents of Colton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Colton is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Colton ranks 456th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colton's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Colton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Colton is less Black than neighboring Clarkston (2.3% Black), Pullman (1.6% Black), and West Clarkston-Highland (0.6% 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 lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Colton ranks 334th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Colton's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Colton is less Asian than neighboring Uniontown (5.5% Asian), Clarkston (3.4% Asian), Pullman (9.4% Asian), West Clarkston-Highland (0.1% Asian), and Clarkston Heights-Vineland (0.1% Asian).

Colton's Hispanic Population

7 residents of Colton, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Colton is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Colton ranks 634th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 133.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Colton's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.2%.

Colton is more Hispanic than neighboring Uniontown (2% Hispanic). Colton is less Hispanic than neighboring Clarkston (4.7% Hispanic), Pullman (9.2% Hispanic), West Clarkston-Highland (4.8% Hispanic), and Clarkston Heights-Vineland (4% Hispanic).

Colton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Colton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Colton is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Colton ranks 609th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Colton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Colton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clarkston (1.8% Native American/Other), Pullman (1.2% Native American/Other), West Clarkston-Highland (3.2% Native American/Other), and Clarkston Heights-Vineland (0.8% Native American/Other).

Colton's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Colton, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Colton is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Colton ranks 561st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Colton's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.2%.

Colton is less Multiracial than neighboring Uniontown (5% Multiracial), Clarkston (5.9% Multiracial), Pullman (10.5% Multiracial), West Clarkston-Highland (3.9% Multiracial), and Clarkston Heights-Vineland (4.2% 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.