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Colman

South Dakota · 696 residents (2025 est.) · 1.884 sq mi
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Colman has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,146. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $235,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
948
+66%since 2000
from 572 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
503 / sq mi
+66%since 2000
from 304 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
+2%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:696 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4075727379011K1990201020202024Colman
2024948
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,146
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,143 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,361
+111%since 2000
from $16,772 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
+12%since 2010
from 0.354 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,800
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
22.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
+28.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+55%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(550)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(7)
Asian1.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(35)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(833)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(71)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(44)
Diversity Score27.5%(261)
Diversity Score
28
+352%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+108%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.9%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2012
from 7.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2017
from 71.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colman, South Dakota?

Colman, South Dakota has about 948 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colman, South Dakota?

The typical household in Colman, South Dakota earns about $76,146 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colman, South Dakota expensive?

In Colman, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $235,800, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Colman, South Dakota?

About 38.0% of adults age 25 and over in Colman, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colman, South Dakota?

About 11.5% of people in Colman, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colman, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Colman, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 486 residents, a change of about 105 percent over that period.

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