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Colome

South Dakota · 296 residents · 0.282 sq mi
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Colome has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,833. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $39,700. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
296
−13%since 2000
from 340 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,050 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,206 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
+14%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2223013804595381990201020202024Colome
2024338
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,833
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,771 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,213
+26%since 2000
from $12,844 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information36.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,700
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$483
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.9%
−49.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
22.1% rent
Vacancy rate
21.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+43%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(278)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other4.1%(12)
Diversity Score11.5%(34)
Diversity Score
12
+645%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.1 min
+9%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.7%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.3%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colome, South Dakota?

Colome, South Dakota has about 296 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Colome, South Dakota earns about $35,833 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 $39,700, and the typical rent is about $483 a month.

How educated are people in Colome, South Dakota?

About 17.2% 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 14.2% 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 44 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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