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Wakonda

South Dakota · 347 residents · 0.386 sq mi
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Wakonda has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,000. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $58,800. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

347
−7%since 2000
from 374 in 2000
1990 – 2025
899 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 969 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
53.0
+35%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2332783243694141990201020202024Wakonda
2024399
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$23,116
+47%since 2000
from $15,685 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
13.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services13.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$58,800
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$625
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
81.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
19.0% rent
1.3
+43%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(372)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(328)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(12)
Diversity Score11%(38)
11
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
6.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.8 min
+70%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
80.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
4.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
54.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
17.5%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

53.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
46.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
1.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
4.6%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Wakonda, South Dakota?

Wakonda, South Dakota has about 347 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wakonda, South Dakota earns about $44,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wakonda, South Dakota expensive?

In Wakonda, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $58,800, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Wakonda, South Dakota?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wakonda, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wakonda, South Dakota?

About 13.8% of people in Wakonda, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wakonda, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Wakonda, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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