City · South Dakota
Colman, South Dakota
Colman, city, in Moody County, South Dakota. Colman had 696 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 634 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 948 (±200). GEOID 4613220.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
696
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 634 · ACS 2020-2024: 948 ±200
Median household income
$76,146
±$21,931 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $75,081
Median home value
$235,800
±$35,255 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $257,400
Median gross rent
$733
±$110 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $946
Where is Colman and what county is it in?
Colman is a city in Moody County, South Dakota. It covers 1.9 square miles of land, 337 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Colman, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 696 people lived in Colman on July 1, 2025, up 9.3% since 2020, faster than South Dakota (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 634 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 948 (±200).
| Measure | Colman | Moody County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 948 ±200 | 6,397 | +312 |
| Households | 353 ±72 | 2,559 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.69 ±0.40 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 391 ±72 | 2,759 | no clear change |
Colman's population since 2000
From 572 in 2000 to 696 in 2025: up 21.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Colman as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Colman?
The median resident of Colman is 35.7 years old; 30.4% are under 18 and 15.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.5%.
| Measure | Colman | Moody County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.7 ±10.0 | 40.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 30.4% ±5.7 pts | 26.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.9% ±5.9 pts | 20.2% | – |
| Male | 45.6% ±3.9 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.5% ±5.4 pts | 5.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.9% ±5.8 pts | 73.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±3.6 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.5% ±2.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.9% ±6.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3% ±4.0 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 16.4% ±5.9 pts | 12.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.1% ±5.4 pts | 11.0% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.1% ±2.6 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 38.0% ±11.6 pts | 30.4% | +17.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.2% ±8.6 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.5% ±3.8 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Colman earn?
Half of Colman's 353 households earn less than $76,146 a year (±$21,931), against $78,427 in Moody County and $75,081 in South Dakota. In 2015-2019 it was $75,893 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Colman | Moody County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,146 ±$21,931 | $78,427 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $95,148 ±$16,386 | $92,283 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,361 ±$4,768 | $35,998 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.5% ±6.0 pts | 11.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.1% ±13.0 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.0% ±3.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.4% ±6.3 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.4% ±7.2 pts | 88.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Colman?
Owners occupy 77.9% of Colman's occupied homes and renters 22.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $235,800 by its owner (±$35,255). The median renter pays $733 a month including utilities, and 38.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Colman | Moody County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $235,800 ±$35,255 | $226,500 | +$87,748 |
| Median gross rent | $733 ±$110 | $758 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.5% ±17.7 pts | 36.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,500 ±$337 | $1,684 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.9% ±7.9 pts | 73.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.1% ±7.9 pts | 26.5% | – |
| Housing units | 391 ±72 | 2,759 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.5% ±5.0 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.1% ±10.4 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.5% ±7.6 pts | 80.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.5% ±2.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.1% ±4.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.6% ±2.9 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.2% ±6.7 pts | 30.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.0% ±2.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Colman building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units in Colman in 2025 (6 in single-family houses), 8.6 per 1,000 residents against 5.7 across South Dakota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Colman work and get to work?
79.3% of Colman's workers drive alone and 14.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.3 minutes.
| Measure | Colman | Moody County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.7% ±6.4 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.9% ±3.0 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.3% ±7.5 pts | 75.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.9% ±3.0 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.7% ±2.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.4% ±7.6 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.3 min ±7.9 | 19.9 min | +12.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Colman?
No census tract lies mostly in Colman; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9596Moody County | 3,205 | $91,027 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Colman) · Census block assignment files
How does Colman compare with other places in South Dakota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Colman is the 11,866th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 88th-most populous of 310 in South Dakota.
Colman is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 88th | 310 |
Colman's figures with every place in South Dakota (CSV)
Every place in South Dakota, sortable · Compare Colman with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Colman?
20 of the 57 figures for Colman on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Colman are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Colman.