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Colton, NY
Census-designated place in St. Lawrence County, New York.
Population
260
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
157
ZIP codes
0
Colton and its ZIP codes
Colton at a glance
- Colton is 63% less dense than New York as a whole.
Local data for Colton, NY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Lawrence County. PPP loans are for Colton.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,558
34,712 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,912
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$750M
FY 2026, $6,915 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Colton, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,290
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
109
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 6°F
42.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Colton, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
4.9%
U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts
Cities near Colton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hannawa FallsCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 5.1 |
| PotsdamVillage | 8.1 mi | 4.9 |
| ParishvilleCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 3.3 |
| CantonVillage | 12 mi | 4.1 |
| NorwoodVillage | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| HermonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| NorfolkCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.7 |
| MadridCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.7 |
| DeKalb JunctionCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4 |
| WinthropCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| Rensselaer FallsVillage | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| Brasher FallsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| St. Regis FallsCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| EdwardsCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| HeuveltonVillage | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| WaddingtonVillage | 24 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Colton, NY in?
- Colton is in St. Lawrence County, New York.
- What is the population of Colton, NY?
- About 260 people live in Colton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Colton?
- Nearby places include Hannawa Falls (3.3 mi), Potsdam (8.1 mi), Parishville (8.4 mi), Canton (12 mi), Norwood (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023