How long do people stay in their homes in Colton, SD?
23.3% (±9.2 points) of households in Colton, SD moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.4% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 23.3% (±9.2 points)
- Since before 2000
- 20.4%
When households in Colton moved in
| Moved in | Colton | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 1.9% (±2.1 points) | 4.7% | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 21.4% (±9.0 points) | 24.5% | 20.9% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 37.8% (±12.5 points) | 42.0% | 39.7% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 18.6% (±8.2 points) | 14.8% | 16.2% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 8.0% (±4.6 points) | 7.7% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 12.4% (±6.6 points) | 6.3% | 9.4% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Colton, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Minnehaha County (29.2%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (25.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Colton
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colton | — | 23.3% (±9.2 points) | — |
| Taopi Township | 1.7 mi | 11.7% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Meadow Township | 4.8 mi | 6.4% (±17.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burk Township | 5.1 mi | 0.0% (±39.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buffalo Township (Minnehaha County) | 6.8 mi | 4.3% (±24.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lyons Township | 6.9 mi | 27.5% (±19.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chester Township (Lake County) | 6.9 mi | 4.6% (±8.9 points) | Lower |
| Clear Lake Township (Minnehaha County) | 8.4 mi | 33.3% (±43.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lynn Township (Moody County) | 8.5 mi | 3.6% (±26.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Chester Township (Lake County), SD (4.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Minnehaha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clear Lake Township (Minnehaha County) | 33.3% (±43.6 points) |
| 2 | Sioux Falls | 32.3% (±1.4 points) |
| 3 | Humboldt | 30.6% (±12.8 points) |
| 4 | Lyons Township | 27.5% (±19.7 points) |
| 5 | Baltic | 26.9% (±9.8 points) |
| 6 | Colton | 23.3% (±9.2 points) |
| 7 | Brandon | 21.2% (±5.1 points) |
| 8 | Dell Rapids | 20.3% (±6.1 points) |
| 9 | Mapleton Township | 19.8% (±11.6 points) |
| 10 | Hartford | 15.6% (±6.9 points) |
| 11 | Garretson | 15.5% (±5.5 points) |
| 12 | Valley Springs | 15.4% (±8.4 points) |
Showing 12 of 34 places in Minnehaha County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Colton
How often do people move in Colton?
23.3% of households in Colton, SD moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Colton have?
20.4% of households in Colton have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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