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South Dakota · 121 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 $36,250. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 76 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $45,000. With a median age of 53.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 165%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
121
−39%since 2000
from 197 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
246 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 400 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.8
−4%since 2000
from 55.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
661021381732091990201020202024Java
202478
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,439
+36%since 2000
from $19,427 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,000
+165%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $11,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$439
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
16.4% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+220%since 2000
from 0.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(189)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(116)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+81%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
+20.7 ptssince 2011
from 46.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.0%
−66.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
55.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.0%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 98.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Java, South Dakota?

Java, South Dakota has about 121 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Java, South Dakota earns about $36,250 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 $45,000, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in Java, South Dakota?

About 22.9% 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 13.3% of people in Java, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Java, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Java, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 42 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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