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Population in 2010: 1,451.
Population change since 2000: -0.1%
 
Males: 743  (51.2%)
Females: 708  (48.8%)
Median resident age:

47.7 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 12922.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $71,708 (it was $38,875 in 2000)
Colton:

$71,708
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,711 (it was $20,528 in 2000)

Colton town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $157,919 (it was $76,500 in 2000)
Colton:

$157,919
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $165,040; detached houses: $170,732; townhouses or other attached units: $459,774; in 2-unit structures: $389,853; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $379,409; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $432,214; mobile homes: $74,789; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $95,045
March 2022 cost of living index in Colton: 96.8 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Colton, NY (2010)
    • 1,41997.8%White alone
    • 100.7%Asian alone
    • 80.6%Two or more races
    • 60.4%Hispanic
    • 50.3%American Indian alone
    • 30.2%Black alone

Races in Colton detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of New York and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Colton, New York as of May 04, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Colton is 1,451 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: Irish (25.1%), English (18.2%), French (14.5%), French Canadian (7.8%), United States (7.5%), German (7.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 864 feet

Land area: 242.1 square miles.

Population density: 6.0 people per square mile   (very low).

Colton, New York map

33 residents are foreign born (1.2% Europe, 1.1% North America).

This town:

2.3%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Colton town:

0.9% ($672)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Utica, NY (97.3 miles , pop. 60,651).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Rochester, NY (164.8 miles , pop. 219,773).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (256.0 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Parishville, NY (2.9 miles ),
Pierrepont, NY (3.0 miles ),
Clare, NY (3.1 miles),
Hannawa Falls, NY (3.3 miles ),
Hopkinton, NY (3.6 miles ),
Potsdam, NY (3.9 miles ),
Russell, NY (3.9 miles ),
Cranberry Lake, NY (4.2 miles)

Latitude: 44.48 N, Longitude: 74.85 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 315

Distribution of median household income in Colton, NY in 2022
Colton satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $115,000
  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $115,000
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $115,000
  • 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $115,000
  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $115,000
  • 2017: 7 buildings, average cost: $166,100
  • 2016: 7 buildings, average cost: $166,100
  • 2015: 9 buildings, average cost: $120,600
  • 2014: 9 buildings, average cost: $120,600
  • 2013: 9 buildings, average cost: $120,600
  • 2012: 8 buildings, average cost: $120,600
  • 2011: 8 buildings, average cost: $103,100
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $105,000
  • 2009: 7 buildings, average cost: $116,100
  • 2008: 10 buildings, average cost: $123,900
  • 2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $123,700
  • 2006: 11 buildings, average cost: $136,400
  • 2005: 9 buildings, average cost: $99,800
  • 2004: 14 buildings, average cost: $84,400
  • 2003: 13 buildings, average cost: $84,400
  • 2002: 12 buildings, average cost: $84,400
  • 2001: 11 buildings, average cost: $84,400
  • 2000: 16 buildings, average cost: $49,000
  • 1999: 15 buildings, average cost: $49,000
  • 1998: 15 buildings, average cost: $47,400
  • 1997: 13 buildings, average cost: $47,400
Number of permits per 10,000 Colton, NY residents
Average permit cost in Colton, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.2%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Colton, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (23.3%)
  • Construction (9.3%)
  • Health care (8.5%)
  • Public administration (5.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.0%)
  • Educational services (14.8%)
  • Public administration (6.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.4%)
  • Health care (3.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (32.7%)
  • Health care (14.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.6%)
  • Social assistance (5.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.9%)
  • Public administration (4.2%)
Most common occupations in Colton, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.5%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.7%)
  • Carpenters (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.3%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (4.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.6%)

Average climate in Colton, New York

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Earthquake activity:

Colton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 71% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 44.3 miles away from Colton center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 57.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 56.1 miles away from Colton center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 175.5 miles away from Colton center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 217.4 miles away from Colton center
On 4/20/2000 at 08:46:55, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 47.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in St. Lawrence County (2) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Flood: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Colton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Colton:

  • HEALTH SERVICES OF NORTHERN NEW YORK INC CHHA (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; POTSDAM, NY)
  • CANTON-POTSDAM HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 16 miles away; POTSDAM, NY)
  • POTSDAM NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; POTSDAM, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Colton:

  • SUNY College at Potsdam (about 15 miles; Potsdam, NY; Full-time enrollment: 4,307)
  • Clarkson University (about 15 miles; Potsdam, NY; FT enrollment: 3,472)
  • St Lawrence University (about 18 miles; Canton, NY; FT enrollment: 2,501)
  • SUNY College of Technology at Canton (about 19 miles; Canton, NY; FT enrollment: 3,411)
  • Jefferson Community College (about 64 miles; Watertown, NY; FT enrollment: 2,886)
  • SUNY College at Plattsburgh (about 70 miles; Plattsburgh, NY; FT enrollment: 5,934)
  • Champlain College (about 82 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 2,623)

Public high school in Colton:

See full list of schools located in Colton

Library in Colton:

  • HEPBURN LIBRARY (Operating income: $136,272; Location: 84 MAIN STREET; 20,622 books; 440 audio materials; 1,307 video materials; 14 state licensed databases; 4 other licensed databases; 74 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Colton Hepburn Library (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Colton include: Colton Wesleyan Church (A), Zion Episcopal Church (B), Saint Patrick Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Bertrand Snell - Politician, A. Barton Hepburn - Politician.

St. Lawrence County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Colton and their reported violations in the past:

COLTON WATER DISTRICT (Address: TOWN CLERK , Population served: 850, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-12-2005), St Boil Water Order (JUL-12-2005), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-12-2005), St Compliance achieved (JUL-16-2005)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JUL-01-1996, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-04-1996)
Average household size:
This town:

2.2 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

66.4%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.1%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

14.7%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

5.0%
Whole state:

7.4%
2 people in other nonhousehold living situations in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Colton:

Marital status in Colton, NY
  • Never married: 20.7%
  • Now married: 59.1%
  • Separated: 2.8%
  • Widowed: 8.1%
  • Divorced: 9.3%

For population 25 years and over in Colton:

  • High school or higher: 86.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 14.5%
  • Unemployed: 6.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.2
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Colton, NY (based on St. Lawrence County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic24,47832
Mainline Protestant8,07572
Evangelical Protestant5,36455
Other2,09311
Black Protestant1791
None71,755-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 28
This county:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 13
St. Lawrence County:

1.18 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 55
This county:

5.01 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 106
St. Lawrence County:

9.66 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.5%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
St. Lawrence County:

29.6%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.3%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Colton:

  • WICY (1490 AM; 50 kW; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPDM (1470 AM; 1 kW; POTSDAM, NY; Owner: ST. LAWRENCE RADIO, INC.)
  • WIRD (920 AM; 5 kW; LAKE PLACID, NY; Owner: RADIO LAKE PLACID INC)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WVMT (620 AM; 5 kW; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: SISON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WYBG (1050 AM; 1 kW; MASSENA, NY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Colton:

  • WYUL (94.7 FM; CHATEAUGAY, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WRGR (102.3 FM; TUPPER LAKE, NY; Owner: RADIO LAKE PLACID, INC.)
  • WRCD (101.5 FM; CANTON, NY; Owner: RADIO POWER INC.)
  • WYSI (96.7 FM; CANTON, NY; Owner: RADIO POWER, INC.)
  • WSLU (89.5 FM; CANTON, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • WXLH (91.3 FM; BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • WCEL (91.9 FM; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WSNN (99.3 FM; POTSDAM, NY; Owner: ST. LAWRENCE RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Colton:

  • WNPI-TV (Channel 18; NORWOOD, NY; Owner: ST. LAWRENCE VALLEY EDUCATIONAL TV COUNCIL, INC)
  • Colton, New York
  • Fatal accident count11
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents17
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:1
  • Fatalities14
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents28
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • New York average
  • Fatal accident count9190
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents13743
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons1983
  • Fatalities9853
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents21598
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents3141
See more detailed statistics of Colton fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 144ft / 44.0mTotal length
  • $16,449,000Total costs
  • 7,510Total average daily traffic
  • 808Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,194Total future (year 2016) average daily traffic
New bridges in Colton, NY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11950-1959
  • 11980-1989
  • 51990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Colton, NY

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Colton)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Turnpike Rd (Lat: 44.568389 Lon: -74.957972), Call Sign: KEA867,
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.8200 MHz, 153.545 MHz, 153.575 MHz, Grant Date: 09/21/2022, Expiration Date: 11/16/2032, Certifier: Chris Kelly, Registrant: Utilities Technology Council, 2550 South Clark St., Suite 960, Arlington, VA 22202, Phone: (202) 833-6818, Fax: (202) 872-1331, Email:

  • Turnpike Rd (Lat: 44.583667 Lon: -74.956861), Call Sign: WBP996, Licensee ID: L00006600,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.145 MHz, 158.175 MHz, 158.205 MHz, 158.235 MHz, Grant Date: 07/13/2001, Expiration Date: 09/15/2011, Cancellation Date: 03/15/2004, Certifier: Chris Kelly, Registrant: National Grid Usa Service Company, Inc., 300 Erie Boulevard West, Syracuse, NY 13202, Phone: (315) 428-5997, Fax: (315) 428-3132, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Colton)
Most common first names in Colton, NY among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1674.4 years
Mary1479.9 years
William1173.9 years
Arthur983.5 years
Robert877.1 years
Harold777.9 years
Florence780.7 years
Margaret786.6 years
Clarence678.1 years
Edward574.2 years
Most common last names in Colton, NY among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Leary785.1 years
Mccarthy775.1 years
Jones678.7 years
Smith678.7 years
Green572.8 years
Wright574.0 years
Crossman473.5 years
Hewitt479.0 years
Burns477.4 years
Regan479.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Colton, NY
  • 59.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 19.5%Wood
  • 15.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.5%Electricity
  • 0.6%Utility gas
  • 0.4%Solar energy
  • 0.4%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Colton, NY
  • 54.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 19.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.0%Electricity
  • 11.6%Wood


Colton compared to New York state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are no pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 5 patent applications in 2008-2024.

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