Colton, CA Demographics

A map of Colton's Population by Race

Colton, California had a population of 53,909 in 2020. It was 10.5% White, 8.2% Black, 4.6% Asian, 73.8% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 1.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Colton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Colton is the 173rd most populous. 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's White Population

5,658 residents of Colton identify as White, or 10.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Colton considerably less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Colton is ranked #1432 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Colton is more White than neighboring Bloomington (8.9% White), and Rialto (9.2% White). Colton is less White than neighboring Grand Terrace (34.2% White), Highgrove (20% White), and Loma Linda (28.9% White).

Colton's Black Population

4,439 residents of Colton identify as Black, or 8.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Colton roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Colton is ranked #107 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Colton is more Black than neighboring Grand Terrace (6.3% Black), Highgrove (6% Black), and Bloomington (2.3% Black). Colton is less Black than neighboring Loma Linda (9.4% Black), and Rialto (11.3% Black).

Colton's Asian Population

2,471 residents of Colton identify as Asian, or 4.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Colton slightly less than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Colton is ranked #500 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Colton is more Asian than neighboring Bloomington (1% Asian), and Rialto (2.4% Asian). Colton is less Asian than neighboring Grand Terrace (6.2% Asian), Highgrove (10.2% Asian), and Loma Linda (27.7% Asian).

Colton's Hispanic Population

39,779 residents of Colton identify as Hispanic, or 73.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Colton considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Colton is ranked #208 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Colton is more Hispanic than neighboring Grand Terrace (47.9% Hispanic), Highgrove (59.6% Hispanic), and Loma Linda (27.9% Hispanic). Colton is less Hispanic than neighboring Bloomington (86.1% Hispanic), and Rialto (74.4% Hispanic).

Colton's Native American/Other Population

527 residents of Colton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Colton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Colton is ranked #965 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Colton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bloomington (0.8% Native American/Other). Colton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Grand Terrace (1.7% Native American/Other), Highgrove (1.2% Native American/Other), Loma Linda (1.2% Native American/Other), and Rialto (1.1% Native American/Other).

Colton's Multiracial Population

1,035 residents of Colton identify as Multiracial, or 1.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Colton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Colton is ranked #1334 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Colton is more Multiracial than neighboring Bloomington (0.9% Multiracial), and Rialto (1.8% Multiracial). Colton is less Multiracial than neighboring Grand Terrace (3.7% Multiracial), Highgrove (3% Multiracial), and Loma Linda (4.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.