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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Java

South Dakota · 197 residents · 0.492 sq mi
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Java has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,125. Population has grown 21% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $11,300. With a median age of 55.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 55.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

197
+21%since 1990
from 163 in 1990
1990 – 2025
400 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 331 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
55.8
−8%since 1990
from 60.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
661021381732091990201020202024Java
202478
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,125
+58%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,013 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,427
+104%since 1990
from $9,522 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.0%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$11,300
−43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$263
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $194 in 1990
US average: $602
79.8%
−7.7 ptssince 1990
from 87.5% in 1990
20.2% rent
0.4
−64%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(161)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(189)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.6%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.5%
+15.7 ptssince 1990
from 60.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.0 min
−43%since 1990
from 19.5 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 Java, South Dakota?

Java, South Dakota has about 197 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Java, South Dakota earns about $29,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Java, South Dakota expensive?

In Java, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $11,300, and the typical rent is about $263 a month.

How educated are people in Java, South Dakota?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Java, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Java, South Dakota?

About 11.0% of people in Java, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Java, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Java, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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