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Columbia

South Dakota · 136 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 $25,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $57,100. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
136
−3%since 2000
from 140 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
51.0
+24%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
67991321641961990201020202024Columbia
2024161
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 55.1%(7)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 92.9%(4)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 142.2%(3)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197.4%(10)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 242.2%(3)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3412.5%(17)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 449.6%(13)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5416.9%(23)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6416.9%(23)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 7414.7%(20)
US avg: 7%
75 to 847.4%(10)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2.2%(3)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,696
+37%since 2000
from $17,967 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,100
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
30.0%
−62.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
14.3% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.0%
+60.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+65%since 2009
from 1.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Columbia on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(138)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(133)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Ancestry
German52.2%(47)
Irish18.9%(17)
English12.2%(11)
Danish11.1%(10)
Polish7.8%(7)
Welsh7.8%(7)
Norwegian4.4%(4)
Swedish4.4%(4)
Russian2.2%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Danish population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+155%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
31.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.0%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married36.2%(21)
Married50%(29)
Widowed3.4%(2)
Divorced10.3%(6)
Women 15+
Never married35.4%(28)
Married27.8%(22)
Widowed3.8%(3)
Divorced32.9%(26)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Columbia, South Dakota?

Columbia, South Dakota has about 136 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Columbia, South Dakota earns about $25,000 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 $57,100.

How educated are people in Columbia, South Dakota?

About 16.4% 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 26.7% 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 12 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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