Colton, South Dakota facts for kids
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Colton, South Dakota
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South Main Avenue in Colton
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Location in Minnehaha County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Minnehaha |
| Incorporated | 1904 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.70 sq mi (1.82 km2) |
| • Land | 0.70 sq mi (1.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,604 ft (489 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 738 |
| • Density | 1,052.78/sq mi (406.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57018
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-13380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267334 |
Colton is a small city located in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 738 people.
The city was named after J. E. Colton, who was an important railroad official.
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Discovering Colton's Past
How Colton Began
Colton started in 1897 with a creamery, a place where milk products are made. J. E. Colton built this creamery. Soon, other businesses grew around it, forming a main street.
In 1901, J. E. Colton started a newspaper called "The Colton Courier." This newspaper was published for many years. A railroad was built through Colton between 1905 and 1906. It used to carry passengers. J. E. Colton passed away in 1910 when he was 53 years old.
The Story of Colton's Schools
The very first school in Colton was built in 1879 by J. E. Colton. It was a simple one-room schoolhouse. From 1903 to 1905, a bigger school was built to replace the old one. This new school started teaching high school subjects.
In 1907, a separate high school was built. It was designed for students to attend for two years. However, it only lasted two years and closed in 1909. A new four-year high school opened in 1913 with six teachers. This school lasted much longer.
Near the end of 1924, a new brick school building was constructed. It followed the same teaching system as the previous school. This school was used until 1967. That year, the Tri-Valley school was built, bringing together students from several small towns.
Colton's Location and Size
Colton is located in South Dakota. The city covers a total area of about 0.70 square miles (1.82 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Colton's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 407 | — | |
| 1920 | 608 | 49.4% | |
| 1930 | 575 | −5.4% | |
| 1940 | 615 | 7.0% | |
| 1950 | 521 | −15.3% | |
| 1960 | 593 | 13.8% | |
| 1970 | 601 | 1.3% | |
| 1980 | 757 | 26.0% | |
| 1990 | 657 | −13.2% | |
| 2000 | 662 | 0.8% | |
| 2010 | 687 | 3.8% | |
| 2020 | 738 | 7.4% | |
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Population Details from 2010
In 2010, Colton had 687 people living there. There were 302 households and 184 families. The city had about 981 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Colton (98.4%) were White. A small number were Native American or from two or more races. About 0.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 30.8% of households had children under 18 years old. Nearly half (47%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.27 people, and the average family had 2.92 people.
The average age of people in Colton was 36.1 years. About 26.2% of residents were under 18. About 15.9% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.6%) and females (51.4%).
See also
In Spanish: Colton (Dakota del Sur) para niños
