What percentage of people rent in Colman, SD?
22.1% (±7.9 points) of the occupied homes in Colman, SD are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 78 renting households against 275 that own their home.
In Colman, the share of households that rent went from 31.4% in 2015–2019 to 22.1% in 2020–2024 (−9.3 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 22.1% (±7.9 points)
- Renting households
- 78 (±33)
- Median renter income
- $37,857 (±$9,506)
Who rents and who owns in Colman
| Colman | Moody County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 22.1% (±7.9 points) | 26.5% (±3.3 points) | 31.4% (±0.5 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 78 (±33) | 679 (±92) | 114,923 (±1,973) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 275 (±62) | 1,880 (±101) | 250,621 (±2,208) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.7 (±0.3) | 2.4 (±0.3) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 3.0 (±0.5) | 2.5 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $37,857 (±$9,506) | $43,967 (±$9,489) | $45,599 (±$1,257) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $86,750 (±$38,096) | $89,583 (±$6,332) | $92,702 (±$1,158) | $100,009 |
In Colman, the renter share is not measurably different from Moody County (26.5%).
It is also lower than in South Dakota (31.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Moody County, Colman ranks 6 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 364 of 1,152.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Colman has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 31.4% (±12.7 points) | 22.1% (±7.9 points) | −9.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $761 (±$187) | $733 (±$110) | −3.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $61,667 (±$11,967) | $76,146 (±$21,931) | +23.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Colman
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colman | — | 22.1% (±7.9 points) | — |
| Colman Township | 1.1 mi | 8.0% (±9.7 points) | Lower |
| Egan Township | 5.2 mi | 11.5% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Moody County) | 5.7 mi | 0.0% (±28.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wentworth Township | 6.2 mi | 15.4% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lynn Township (Moody County) | 6.8 mi | 28.6% (±26.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brant Lake | 7.4 mi | 4.2% (±11.5 points) | Lower |
| Wentworth | 7.5 mi | 17.5% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clare Township | 7.7 mi | 17.9% (±24.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Colman Township, SD (8.0%), Brant Lake, SD (4.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Moody County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flandreau | 42.3% (±7.2 points) |
| 2 | Flandreau Township | 33.0% (±24.2 points) |
| 3 | Lynn Township (Moody County) | 28.6% (±26.0 points) |
| 4 | Fremont Township | 27.0% (±27.4 points) |
| 5 | Trent | 26.8% (±16.4 points) |
| 6 | Colman | 22.1% (±7.9 points) |
| 7 | Clare Township | 17.9% (±24.7 points) |
| 8 | Lone Rock Township | 12.0% (±20.4 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Ward | 11.5% (±19.4 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Egan Township | 11.5% (±14.6 points) |
| 11 | Spring Creek Township | 10.0% (±19.9 points) |
| 12 | Colman Township | 8.0% (±9.7 points) |
Showing 12 of 21 places in Moody County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Colman
How many renters are there in Colman?
Colman has an estimated 78 (±33) renting households, 22.1% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Colman?
In Colman, the share of households that rent went from 31.4% in 2015–2019 to 22.1% in 2020–2024 (−9.3 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Colman?
A renting household in Colman has 1.7 people on average, against 3.0 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Colman?
The median renting household in Colman, SD has an income of $37,857 (±$9,506) a year, against $86,750 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colman city, South Dakota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colman city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Colman city, South Dakota
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Colman city, South Dakota
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Colman city, South Dakota
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Colman city, South Dakota (place:13220, in state:46).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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