Colton, California
Colton, California | ||
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FIPS code 06-14890 | | |
GNIS feature IDs | 1652688, 2410200 | |
Website | www |
Colton is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. Nicknamed "Hub City", Colton is located in the Inland Empire region of the state and is a suburb of San Bernardino, approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) south of the city's downtown. The population of Colton is 52,154 according to the 2010 census, up from 47,662 at the 2000 census.
Colton is the site of
Despite its status as a railroad town, Colton does not have passenger rail service. Passenger trains operated by Amtrak and Metrolink pass through Colton but do not stop there.
Geography
Colton is located at 34°3′54″N 117°19′18″W / 34.06500°N 117.32167°W (34.064945, -117.321687).[4]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.0 square miles (41 km2). 15.3 square miles (40 km2) of it is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2) of it (4.46%) is water.
Slover Mountain, once the highest point in San Bernardino Valley and the site of the Colton Liberty Flag, is located in the city.[5]
Climate
According to the
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1890 | 1,315 | — | |
1900 | 1,285 | −2.3% | |
1910 | 3,980 | 209.7% | |
1920 | 4,282 | 7.6% | |
1930 | 8,014 | 87.2% | |
1940 | 9,686 | 20.9% | |
1950 | 14,465 | 49.3% | |
1960 | 18,666 | 29.0% | |
1970 | 20,016 | 7.2% | |
1980 | 21,310 | 6.5% | |
1990 | 40,213 | 88.7% | |
2000 | 47,662 | 18.5% | |
2010 | 52,154 | 9.4% | |
2020 | 53,909 | 3.4% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[7] |
2010
At the
The census reported that 51,824 people (99.4% of the population) lived in households, 85 (0.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 245 (0.5%) were institutionalized.
There were 14,971 households, 7,826 (52.3%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 7,167 (47.9%) were
The age distribution was 16,671 people (32.0%) under the age of 18, 6,360 people (12.2%) aged 18 to 24, 14,965 people (28.7%) aged 25 to 44, 10,495 people (20.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 3,663 people (7.0%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 28.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.
There were 16,350 housing units at an average density of 1,019.4 per square mile, of the occupied units 7,766 (51.9%) were owner-occupied and 7,205 (48.1%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.6%; the rental vacancy rate was 9.2%. 28,063 people (53.8% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 23,761 people (45.6%) lived in rental housing units.
According to the 2010 United States Census, Colton had a median household income of $41,496, with 22.5% of the population living below the federal poverty line.[8]
2000
At the
Of the 14,520 households 46.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 19.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.9% were non-families. 19.4% of households were one person and 4.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.3 and the average family size was 3.8.
The age distribution was 34.9% under the age of 18, 11.9% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 15.2% from 45 to 64, and 6.4% 65 or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.
The median household income was $35,777 and the median family income was $37,911. Males had a median income of $32,152 versus $25,118 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,460. About 18.2% of families and 19.6% of the population were below the
Government
In the
In the United States House of Representatives, Colton is in California's 31st congressional district, represented by Democrat Grace Napolitano.[12]
History
Indigenous peoples
Before Spanish settlement, the area was inhabited by the Tongva, Serrano, and Cahuilla.[13][14] The Tongva village of Homhoangna was located in the area that is now Colton, situated near the base of the foothills of Reche Canyon, historically known as Homhoa Canyon, derived from the Tongva language word homhoabit or "hilly place."[14]
Spanish and Mexican settlement
During the Mission Era the
American settlement
The original owner of the property was George Cooley of
Colton was created in its modern form when the Southern Pacific Railway was built heading east from Los Angeles in 1875.[13] It was founded in 1875 and incorporated in 1887. Colton was the site of conflict between the Southern Pacific Transportation Company and the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway at Colton Crossing when both railroads wanted to cross through the town.
Virgil Earp lived in Colton at 528 West “H” Street[17] where he was the town's first marshal.[18] He resided in Colton from 1883 to 1889. Morgan Earp is buried at Hermosa Cemetery.
1950s–present
In 1953, a significant portion of the historic downtown of Colton was bulldozed to make room for the Ramona Freeway, which would later be named the
Economy
According to the city's 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[20] the top employers in the city are:
# | Employer | # of Employees |
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1 | Arrowhead Regional Medical Center | 3510 |
2 | Colton Joint Unified School District | 2320 |
3 | Walmart | 1148 |
4 | Lineage Logistics | 550 |
5 | County of San Bernardino | 427 |
6 | Ashley Furniture | 330 |
7 | City of Colton | 286 |
8 | Brill, Inc | 250 |
9 | Reche Canyon rehabilitation & Health Center | 245 |
10 | Stater Bros |
Notable people
prose. is available. (October 2016) |
- 40 Glocc (born 1974) – rapper[21]
- NASCAR K&N Pro Series Eastdriver
- Allen Bradford NFL Football player
- Cam Carreon (1937–1987) – baseball player
- Kit Carson (1912–1983) – baseball player
- George Caster (1907–1955) – baseball player
- Dennis Crane – football player, Detroit Lions
- Jay Dahl (1945–1965) – baseball player
- Rich Dauer – baseball player, World Series champion
- Nicholas Porter Earp (1813–1907) – father of Wyatt Earp
- Wyatt Earp (1848–1929) – frontier lawman
- Virgil Earp (1843–1905) – frontier lawman, older brother of Wyatt Earp; 1st city marshal of Colton
- Morgan Earp (1851-1882) - Lawman
- Gene Evans (1922–1998) – actor
- Jada Hart, tennis player
- Rodolfo Hernandez (born 1931) – Medal of Honor recipient, Korean War
- Kat Von D aka Kathrine Drachenburg (born 1982) – tattoo artist, star of LA Ink
- Ken Hubbs (1941–1964) – Chicago Cubs infielder, 1962 Rookie of the Year
- Loggins & Messina)[22]
- George T. Sakato – Medal of Honor recipient, World War II
- Jeremy Suarez (born 1990) – actor, The Bernie Mac Show
- Jimmy Webb (born 1946) – songwriter
- Susan Woodstra (born 1957) – silver medalist, 1984 Summer Olympics, women's volleyball
- Shareece Wright NFL Football player
- Jimmy Smith NFL Football Player
References
- ^ a b "Colton". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
- ^ "California Cities by Incorporation Date". California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions. Archived from the original (Word) on November 3, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ Muckenfuss, Mark (November 17, 2008). "Old Glory Kept Perpetual Shine". Press-enterprise.com. Archived from the original on July 17, 2011. Retrieved September 21, 2013.
- ^ "Colton, California Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ a b "Colton (City) QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau". Archived from the original on March 23, 2015. Retrieved December 25, 2013.
- ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA – Colton city". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Statewide Database". UC Regents. Archived from the original on February 1, 2015. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
- ^ "California's 31st Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Colton – History". Archived from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved December 11, 2011.
- ^ a b Gunther, Jane Davies (1984). Riverside County, California, Place Names: Their Origins and Their Stories. J.D. Gunther. pp. 240–41.
- ^ History of San Bernardino Valley from the padres to the pioneers, 1810–1851 (1902). San Bernardino, Cal., Times-index Press. 1902. pp. 37–41.
- ^ "Finding aid of the Gen. David Douty Colton Papers – C057959". www.oac.cdlib.org. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
- ^ San Bernardino County Register of Deeds Book (entry dated July 7, 1888)
- ^ Colton City News, November 2, 2006
- ^ "Colton News: Pioneer Business Blocks Slated for Demolition: State to Lease Cleared Area for City Parking Lot". San Bernardino Sun-Telegram. February 8, 1953.
- ^ "ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT(ACFR) | Colton, CA - Official Website". coltonca.gov. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
- ^ Radio, Southern California Public (September 3, 2010). "Well known Colton rapper loses bid to get removed from gang injunction". scpr.org. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
- ^ Muckenfuss, Mark (April 17, 2009). "Jim Messina recalls getting his musical start in Colton". Press–Enterprise. Retrieved December 4, 2009.
Further reading
- History of the Colton Fire Department 1889–2011 (2012), Dennis Bickers (retired Colton Fire)
- Images of America, Colton (2004), Larry Sheffield
External links
- Official website
- History of Colton at the city of San Bernardino website