Economy & Jobs — Columbia, South Dakota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $58,295 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$67,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,579 |
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| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 93 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 21.6% |
| Arts Food | 17.5% |
| Construction | 16.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 39 |
| Fast Food | 27 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 25 |
| Hotels Motels | 23 |
| Law Offices | 20 |
| Gas Stations | 18 |
| Physician Offices | 18 |
| Dental Offices | 18 |
| Commercial Banks | 15 |
| Bars | 15 |
| Auto Repair | 13 |
| Real Estate Offices | 13 |
| Chiropractors | 13 |
| Grocery Stores | 7 |
| New Car Dealers | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
