Java, SD Demographics

A map of Java's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	71	116	91.0%	95.9%
Asian	4	0	5.1%	0.0%
Hispanic	3	0	3.8%	0.0%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	5	0.0%	4.1%

Java, South Dakota has an estimated population of 78, a dramatic decrease from the 121 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.0% White, 5.1% Asian, 3.8% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Java, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Java has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than South Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Java, that probability was 7.9% in 2020 and 16.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Java is ranked the 327th most populous place in South Dakota, out of 485 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Java was ranked the 291st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Java's White Population

71 residents of Java, or 91.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Java is considerably higher than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Java ranks 85th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Java's White population has declined by an estimated 38.8%. White residents' share of Java's population has decreased from 95.9% to 91.0%.

Java is more White than neighboring Selby (83.8% White), Bowdle (89.1% White), and Mound City (32.2% White). Java is less White than neighboring Lowry (100% White), and Hoven (100% White).

Java's Black Population

0 residents of Java, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Java is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Java ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Java's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Java's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Java is less Black than neighboring Selby (2.6% Black).

Java's Asian Population

4 residents of Java, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Java is slightly higher than in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Java ranks 176th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Java's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 4. Asian residents' share of Java's population has increased from 0.0% to 5.1%.

Java is more Asian than neighboring Selby (0% Asian), Lowry (0% Asian), Bowdle (0% Asian), Hoven (0% Asian), and Mound City (0% Asian).

Java's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Java, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Java is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Java ranks 389th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Java's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 3. Hispanic residents' share of Java's population has increased from 0.0% to 3.8%.

Java is more Hispanic than neighboring Selby (3.4% Hispanic), Lowry (0% Hispanic), Bowdle (1.3% Hispanic), and Hoven (0% Hispanic). Java is less Hispanic than neighboring Mound City (64.4% Hispanic).

Java's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Java, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Java is lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Java ranks 345th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Java's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Java's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Java is less Native American/Other than neighboring Selby (4.8% Native American/Other), Bowdle (0.8% Native American/Other), and Mound City (3.3% Native American/Other).

Java's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Java, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Java is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Java ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Java's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Java's population has decreased from 4.1% to 0.0%.

Java is less Multiracial than neighboring Selby (5.4% Multiracial), and Bowdle (8.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.