Colton Town, Washington
As of the census of 2000, there were 386 people, 148 households, and 109 families living in the town. The population density was 655 people per square mile (252.9/kmē), giving it the 334th most densely populated town among the Washington. There were 152 housing units at an average density of 257.6 per square mile (99.46/kmē). The average household size was 2.61 persons, and the average family size was 3.14 persons. In the Colton Town, 29% of the population was under the age of 18, 3.6% were 18 to 24, 28.2% were 25 to 44, 25.4% were 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males. The median age of the town's population was 38.1 years, The median age of males was 38 years, for females the median age was 38.1 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 97.41% White, 0% Black or African American, 1.04% American Indian, 0.78% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.78% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $47500, it would be the 161st highest town by median household income in the U.S. state of Washington. The median income for a family in the town was $56875, making its Washington's 139th highest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $21506, making it the 166th highest town by per capita income in Washington. The median income is $27404, Median income for males is $32500, compared with $24531 for females.
In 2000, 118 pupils and students, of which 55 are male and 63 are female, 30.57% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 5 nursery or pri school, 11 kindergarten, 64 elementary school, 24 high school and 14 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 386 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 386 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 385 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 380 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 384 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 381 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 380 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 378 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 376 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 381 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 394 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| Elementary school | 32 | 32 | 64 |
| High school | 9 | 15 | 24 |
| College or graduate school | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colton town, Washington | $47500 | $56875 | $21506 |
| Whitman County, Washington | $28584 | $44830 | $15298 |
| Washington, United States | $45776 | $53760 | $22973 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |