Demographics & People — Colton, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 802 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~600 |
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| Median Age | 41.3 |
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| Total Households | 326 |
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| Family Households | 235 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 761 |
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| Black or African American | 5 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 223 |
| Norwegian | 184 |
| American | 124 |
| Dutch | 110 |
| Danish | 97 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 96 |
| Other groups | 58 |
| English | 57 |
| Irish | 37 |
| Swedish | 19 |
Language
| English Only | 736 |
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| Spanish | 2 |
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| Population 5+ | 751 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 36 |
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| Population 18+ | 549 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Colton, South Dakota.
