Colton, SD population by race
The table below shows Colton's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 761 | 94.89% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.62% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 13 | 1.62% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 23 | 2.87% |
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Colton population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Colton has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Colton's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Colton population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 94.89% are white, 0.62% are Black or African American, 1.62% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 2.87% are multiracial.
Colton 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Colton is White with a population of 761 (94.89% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 23 (2.87% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Colton, SD
By ethnicity, 7 (0.87% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 795 (99.13% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Colton, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 756 (95.09% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Colton, SD Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Colton's Non-Hispanic population.
Colton Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 756 | 95.09% |
| Black or African American alone | 5 | 0.63% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 11 | 1.38% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 23 | 2.89% |
Among the Hispanic population in Colton, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 5 (71.43% of the total Hispanic population).
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Colton, SD Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Colton's Hispanic population.
Colton Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 2 | 28.57% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 71.43% |
Things to know
What percentage of Colton, SD is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.87% of Colton population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Colton, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 5 (71.43% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Colton, SD have?
Colton, SD has 5 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.62% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Colton is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Colton, SD?
With 99.13% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Colton.
That being said, with a 1.62% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Colton.
What is the majority race in Colton, SD?
With a population of 761 (94.89% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Colton.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Colton, with 1.62% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
