Population 85 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Spring Valley Colony
Household size in Spring Valley Colony
| Period | Spring Valley Colony | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.10 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.98 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.00 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.48 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.40 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Spring Valley Colony average 2.70 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in South Dakota as a whole, where it has 2.48 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Spring Valley Colony
| Period | Spring Valley Colony | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.6 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.5 | 38.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.1 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.3 | 38.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.3 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.3, Spring Valley Colony is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Spring Valley Colony
| Period | Spring Valley Colony | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.3% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 26.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Spring Valley Colony: 26.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Spring Valley Colony
Renters in Spring Valley Colony
| Period | Spring Valley Colony | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.6% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 39.7% | 32.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.3% | 32.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.3% | 31.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −23.3 pts | +0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Spring Valley Colony own their homes; 27.3% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 81.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Spring Valley Colony
| Period | Spring Valley Colony | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1% | 11.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 10.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −15.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Spring Valley Colony than nationally: 13.3%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Spring Valley Colony
| Period | Spring Valley Colony | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1977 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +9 | +6 |
Spring Valley Colony is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Spring Valley Colony
| Period | Spring Valley Colony | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $529 | $631 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $539 | $692 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $482 | $798 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $640 | $1,000 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$111 | +$369 | +$606 |
The median renter in Spring Valley Colony pays $640 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 21.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Spring Valley Colony
Bachelor's degrees in Spring Valley Colony
| Period | Spring Valley Colony | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 26.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 27.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 29.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 32.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Spring Valley Colony have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 11.4%, against 35.6% nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Spring Valley Colony
| Period | Spring Valley Colony | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.2% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.0% | 91.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.9% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.0% | 93.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Spring Valley Colony is a bit above the national rate: 91.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Even so, the rate is lower than in South Dakota overall (93.1%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Spring Valley Colony
| Period | Spring Valley Colony | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.1% | 4.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 4.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −16.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Spring Valley Colony than nationally: unemployment was 3.6%, against 5.4%. South Dakota as a whole looks much the same. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Spring Valley Colony compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley Colony | 2.70 | 33.3 | 26.2% | 27.3% | 13.3% | 1966 | $640 | 11.4% | 91.0% | 3.6% |
| Gann Valley | 3.28 | 25.8 | 35.6% | 44.2% | 11.4% | 1975 | $543 | 8.5% | 88.2% | 7.6% |
| Lyonville | 2.77 | 46.9 | 4.0% | 14.7% | 16.2% | 1963 | $1,041 | 14.6% | 93.7% | 0.3% |
| Shelby | 2.83 | 37.9 | 20.2% | 27.6% | 13.4% | 1968 | $773 | 10.7% | 91.1% | 2.3% |
| Wessington Springs | 2.12 | 55.2 | 5.8% | 19.8% | 18.7% | 1960 | $646 | 22.2% | 92.2% | 1.2% |
| Pukwana | 2.76 | 46.2 | 4.2% | 14.8% | 15.8% | 1964 | $1,039 | 16.5% | 93.5% | 0.3% |
| Wessington | 2.35 | 39.5 | 5.2% | 28.4% | 20.6% | 1969 | $564 | 24.4% | 93.5% | 1.4% |
| Fort Thompson | 3.89 | 21.8 | 33.7% | 48.9% | 13.0% | 1977 | $613 | 11.1% | 87.7% | 12.2% |
| Kimball | 2.29 | 46.0 | 6.5% | 22.3% | 26.5% | 1966 | $843 | 25.8% | 92.9% | 0.1% |
| Miller Dale Colony | 2.18 | 38.9 | 4.7% | 44.3% | 24.3% | 1956 | $547 | 30.1% | 92.1% | 2.6% |
| Lane | 2.37 | 41.7 | 7.4% | 10.3% | 18.2% | 1954 | $892 | 19.6% | 95.7% | 2.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Spring Valley Colony. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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