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Colome

South Dakota · 337 residents (2025 est.) · 0.282 sq mi
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Colome has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $62,300. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
338
−1%since 2000
from 340 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,199 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,206 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.5
−13%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:337 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2223013804595381990201020202024Colome
2024338
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,771 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,567
+107%since 2000
from $12,844 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
−6%since 2010
from 0.360 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information33.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction16.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,300
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$637
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.0%
−39.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
57.0% rent
Vacancy rate
27.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
+57%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(320)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(314)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(24)
Diversity Score16.5%(56)
Diversity Score
16
+967%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+63%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% 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
9.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−17.4 ptssince 2011
from 73.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.1%
−47.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
34.9%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2012
from 23.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.2%
−61.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2017
from 63.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colome, South Dakota?

Colome, South Dakota has about 338 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Colome, South Dakota earns about $51,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colome, South Dakota expensive?

In Colome, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $62,300, and the typical rent is about $637 a month.

How educated are people in Colome, South Dakota?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Colome, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colome, South Dakota?

About 28.9% of people in Colome, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colome, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Colome, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 86 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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