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Colman

South Dakota · 634 residents · 1.884 sq mi
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Colman is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,318. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
634
+11%since 2000
from 572 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
337 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 304 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+1%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4075727379011K1990201020202024Colman
2024948
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,318
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,143 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,917
+96%since 2000
from $16,772 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.1%
+30.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,300
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$770
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
23.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−3%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(585)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(7)
Diversity Score11.2%(71)
Diversity Score
11
+84%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.1%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+39%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−93.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colman, South Dakota?

Colman, South Dakota has about 634 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Colman, South Dakota earns about $84,318 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 $163,300, and the typical rent is about $770 a month.

How educated are people in Colman, South Dakota?

About 35.1% 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 5.3% 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 172 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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