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Wakpala

South Dakota · 144 residents · 0.438 sq mi
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Wakpala has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,938. Population has declined 9% since 2023. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 75.0% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
32% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

144
−9%since 2023
from 159 in 2023
2020 – 2024
329 / sq mi
−9%since 2023
from 363 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
32.8
+24%since 2023
from 26.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
12917321826230620202024Wakpala
2024144
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,938
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $22,500 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$9,694
+25%since 2023
from $7,782 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
75.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2023
from 86.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.558
+23%since 2023
from 0.452 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$62,500
US average: $376,019
$450
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $433 in 2023
US average: $1,442
31.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
68.3% rent
12.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
15.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
39.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0.6%(1)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other96.9%(154)
Diversity Score7.7%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(1)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other99.3%(143)
Diversity Score1.7%(2)
2
−77%since 2023
from 8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 81.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2023
from 84.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
12.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

54.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
43.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 46.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
52.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 57.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
15.8%
−15.0 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

52.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
47.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 45.3% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
11.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
29.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
23.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
53.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
85.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 84.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wakpala, South Dakota?

Wakpala, South Dakota has about 144 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wakpala, South Dakota earns about $20,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wakpala, South Dakota expensive?

In Wakpala, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $62,500, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Wakpala, South Dakota?

About 2.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wakpala, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wakpala, South Dakota?

About 75.0% of people in Wakpala, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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