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Wagner

South Dakota · 1,490 residents · 1.858 sq mi
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Wagner has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,682. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,000. Households here earn about 32% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,490
−11%since 2000
from 1,675 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
802 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 902 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
−2%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Wagner
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,682
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,863 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,522
+85%since 2000
from $12,207 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−14.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,000
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$541
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
45.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+13%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(1,047)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3%(50)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.9%(199)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.2%(674)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5%(74)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other29.8%(443)
Diversity Score68.5%(1,021)
Diversity Score
69
+476%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.2 min
+1%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−62.7 ptssince 2013
from 74.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wagner, South Dakota?

Wagner, South Dakota has about 1,490 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wagner, South Dakota?

The typical household in Wagner, South Dakota earns about $40,682 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wagner, South Dakota expensive?

In Wagner, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $106,000, and the typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in Wagner, South Dakota?

About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wagner, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wagner, South Dakota?

About 10.4% of people in Wagner, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wagner, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Wagner, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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