Colman, South Dakota facts for kids
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Colman
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Location in Moody County and the state of South Dakota
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 Colman, South Dakota
Location in South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Moody |
| Founded | 1880 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.88 sq mi (4.88 km2) |
| • Land | 1.88 sq mi (4.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,700 ft (500 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 634 |
| • Density | 336.52/sq mi (129.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
57017
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-13220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267332 |
Colman is a small city located in Moody County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 634 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the heart of the Midwest.
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A Look Back: Colman's History
Colman got its start a long time ago, in 1880. It was first called Allentown. The city began to grow when the Milwaukee Railroad was built through the area. This made it easier for people and goods to travel, helping the town develop.
Where is Colman? (Geography)
Colman is located in South Dakota. The city covers a total area of about 1.88 square miles (4.88 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Colman? (Population)
The number of people living in Colman has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the table below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 213 | — | |
| 1910 | 362 | 70.0% | |
| 1920 | 535 | 47.8% | |
| 1930 | 488 | −8.8% | |
| 1940 | 462 | −5.3% | |
| 1950 | 509 | 10.2% | |
| 1960 | 505 | −0.8% | |
| 1970 | 456 | −9.7% | |
| 1980 | 501 | 9.9% | |
| 1990 | 482 | −3.8% | |
| 2000 | 572 | 18.7% | |
| 2010 | 594 | 3.8% | |
| 2020 | 634 | 6.7% | |
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Colman's People in 2010
In 2010, there were 594 people living in Colman. These people lived in 237 different homes. Many of these homes, about 160, were families.
Most of the people in Colman were White. A small number of residents were Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. Some people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 38% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, either a mom or a dad. About 29.5% of all homes were people living alone.
The average age of people in Colman was about 35.7 years old. About 30.8% of the residents were under 18. This means there were many kids and teenagers in the city. About 13.8% of the people were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males than females.
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