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Columbia

South Dakota · 140 residents · 1.517 sq mi
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Columbia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,125. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $31,900. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

140
+13%since 1990
from 124 in 1990
1990 – 2025
92 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 82 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.0
−19%since 1990
from 50.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
67991321641961990201020202024Columbia
2024161
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,125
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,563 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,967
+83%since 1990
from $9,824 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$31,900
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$425
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $292 in 1990
US average: $602
92.3%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 86.0% in 1990
7.7% rent
1.4
+44%since 1990
from 1.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(124)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(138)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.1%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.3%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 78.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.8%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
−43%since 1990
from 21.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Columbia, South Dakota?

Columbia, South Dakota has about 140 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Columbia, South Dakota earns about $23,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Columbia, South Dakota expensive?

In Columbia, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $31,900, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Columbia, South Dakota?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Columbia, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Columbia, South Dakota?

About 13.1% of people in Columbia, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Columbia, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Columbia, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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