Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Colton, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

53,772

Median Agei

33.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

75.2%40,430

White

9.6%5,144

Black

7.5%4,023

Asian

3.8%2,064

Two or More

2.5%1,349

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.8%447

Other

0.4%238

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%77

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%1,389

High School Diploma

29.4%10,556

Some College (<1 yr)

6%2,142

Some College (1+ yr)

11.8%4,246

Associate's Degree

7.8%2,795

Bachelor's Degree

10.6%3,798

Master's Degree

5.4%1,928

Professional Degree

0.5%164

Doctorate

0.2%54

HS or Higher

75.5%

BA or Higher

16.6%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$443,800

Median Renti

$1,661

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52.8%8,920

Renter-Occupied

47.2%7,977

Total Units

17,856

Homeownership

52.8%

Vacancy Rate

5.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.1%452

$50K–$100K

1.4%128

$100K–$150K

1.5%131

$150K–$200K

1%88

$200K–$300K

4.9%438

$300K–$500K

56.6%5,047

$500K–$1M

27.8%2,483

$1M+

1.7%153

Rent Distribution

Under $500

132

$500–$750

154

$750–$1,000

356

$1,000–$1,250

725

$1,250–$1,500

1,585

$1,500–$2,000

2,910

$2,000+

1,920

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%129

2010–2019

3.1%556

2000–2009

5.8%1,027

1990–1999

13.6%2,424

1980–1989

25.4%4,539

1970–1979

12.2%2,178

1960–1969

9.6%1,707

1950–1959

14.4%2,564

1940–1949

7.3%1,301

1939 or earlier

8%1,431

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

60.3%10,188

Electricity

33.8%5,718

No Fuel

3%515

Solar

1.3%223

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%158

Wood

0.5%87

Fuel Oil

0%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$71,208

Mean Household Incomei

$85,190

Per Capita Incomei

$27,391

Poverty Ratei

13.6%

Unemploymenti

7.5%

Labor Forcei

27,782

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.3%722

$10K–$15K

3.7%621

$15K–$20K

1.3%220

$20K–$25K

2.5%420

$25K–$30K

3.7%621

$30K–$35K

4.1%690

$35K–$40K

3.6%610

$40K–$45K

5.1%862

$45K–$50K

4%681

$50K–$60K

7.3%1,229

$60K–$75K

12.6%2,133

$75K–$100K

17.8%3,002

$100K–$125K

9.9%1,668

$125K–$150K

7.4%1,256

$150K–$200K

8.3%1,396

$200K+

4.5%766

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

553

Residentsi

1,205

Avg. Tenant Renti

$622/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers424 homes85% occupied$661/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8129 homes91% occupied$492/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $71,208/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

73.1%

Very low income$21K–$36K/yr

20.6%

Low income$36K–$57K/yr

5.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $57K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

79.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

88.5% of subsidized households are minority

20.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

13,82825.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

10,296

Philippines

715

Guatemala

440

India

196

Poland

Germany

Canada

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

24,784

Avg. Commutei

27.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

25,643

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,754(4.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.9%Insured

9.1%Uninsured