How did Colton buck the rural decline?

The population of Colton rose by 32 people between 2000 to 2010, according to the results of the U.S. Census. Colton was only small town in Whitman County that marked a significant gain in population over the last 10 years.

Pullman marked a 5,124 person gain over the decade for 20.8 percent growth.

Colton’s increase of 32 amounted to an 8.3 percent population increase.

The only other town in the county to gain population was Oakesale at two.

How did Colton buck the trend of small town decline?

Colton Mayor Jerry Weber believes a subdivision constructed in the early 2000s has everything to do w...