Colton

City in Minnehaha County, South Dakota

Aerial view of Colton, South Dakota
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Colton is a city in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, with 738 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,604 ft (489 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lyons, 5.3 miles SE.

About Colton

Colton is a city in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 736 at the 2024 census.

Colton has the name of J. E. Colton, a railroad official.

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Living in Colton

Median household income
$83,750
Median home value
$192,900
Median rent
$736/mo
Median age
41.3
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Colton, SD population

Colton had 738 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census738
Density1,053 per sq mi (406 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Colton at a glance

StateSouth Dakota (SD)
CountyMinnehaha County
TypeCity
Population738 (2020)
Land area0.70 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation1,604 ft (489 m)
Coordinates43.7875° N, 96.9286° W
ZIP code57018
Official websitecoltonsd.com
Census code (GEOID)4613380

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Colton

What county is Colton in?

Colton is in Minnehaha County, South Dakota.

What is the population of Colton, SD?

738 people lived in Colton at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Colton, SD?

The ZIP code of Colton is 57018.

What is the elevation of Colton?

1,604 feet (489 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Colton?

Lyons (5.3 mi), Chester (7.7 mi), Brant Lake South (8.7 mi), Baltic (9.7 mi), Brant Lake (9.9 mi).

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