Colton
City in Minnehaha County, South Dakota

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.
- 738residents (2020 Census)
- 1,604 ftelevation · 489 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.8 km²
- 1,053 / sq mipopulation density
- 57018ZIP code
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 had 738 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 738 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,053 per sq mi (406 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Colton at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Minnehaha County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 738 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.70 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,604 ft (489 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.7875° N, 96.9286° W |
| ZIP code | 57018 |
| Official website | coltonsd.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4613380 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Colton
- Lyons5.3 mi SE
- Chester7.7 mi N
- Brant Lake South8.7 mi N
- Baltic9.7 mi E
- Brant Lake9.9 mi N
- Rustic Acres Colony10.2 mi NW
- Dell Rapids11.0 mi E
- Crooks11.0 mi SE
- Hartford11.5 mi S
- Humboldt12.3 mi SW
- Lake Madison13.1 mi NW
- Orland Colony13.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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