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Colton, CA


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Colton, California

Colton, California, in San Bernardino county, is 2 miles SW of San Bernardino, California (center to center) and 9 miles NE of Riverside, California. The city is in the Riverside - San Bernardino area. There are 47,662 residents in Colton.

The People and Families of Colton

In Colton, about 45% of adults are married. The faces of Colton are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate the city.

Approximately 57% of Colton is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Colton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Colton had a median family income of $37,911.

Political Inclinations

Colton folks tended to give their money ($7,175) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Colton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Colton that were owner-occupied was 52%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city. Compared to most cities in the state, Colton has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Colton, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Colton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Colton Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Colton Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Colton, CA

Comparing Colton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity109
Male Share of the Population86
Female Share of the Population35
Senior Citizens12
Well-Paid Single Men13
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better23
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work64
Public Transportation Use56
Working at Home53
Short Commute Times46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Rents68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
People Living Alone35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime43
Low Violent Crime44

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