Colton, CA
Full City Profile · California · Orange County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
53,798
Population
3,442/sq mi density
$69,581
Median Income
$26,757 per capita
$411,100
Home Value
$495,001 Zillow
$1,608
Median Rent
34.5% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
403
Violent Crime/100K
2,124 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$69,581 median income, 6.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$411,100 home value, $1,608/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
403 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
53,798
Census 2023
Population Density
3,442
per square mile
Land Area
16.0
square miles (41.5 km²)
Median Age
33.9 yrs
13% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 27.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 8.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 74.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 3.8% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
27.6%
Black
8.5%
Hispanic
74.3%
Asian
3.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 46.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 52.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
46.8%
Spanish
52.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
23.4%
Veterans
4.5%
25% below US avg (6%)
Disability
11.9%
8% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
90.2%
1% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
9.8%
14% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.468
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 53,798 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 3,442 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 16.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 33.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.4% |
| Female | 49.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 27.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74.3% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
Language
| English Only | 46.8% |
| Spanish | 52.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 23.4% |
| Veterans | 4.5% |
| Disability | 11.9% |
| Health Insurance | 90.2% |
| Uninsured | 9.8% |
| Broadband Access | 90.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.468 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |