Demographics & People — Colton, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 802 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~600 |
| Median Age | 41.3 |
| Total Households | 326 |
| Family Households | 235 |
| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 761 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 223 |
| Norwegian | 184 |
| American | 124 |
| Dutch | 110 |
| Danish | 97 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 96 |
| Other groups | 58 |
| English | 57 |
| Irish | 37 |
| Swedish | 19 |
Language
| English Only | 736 |
| Spanish | 2 |
| Population 5+ | 751 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 36 |
| Population 18+ | 549 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Colton, South Dakota.