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Wall

South Dakota · 699 residents · 2.63 sq mi
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Wall has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,426. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $121,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
699
−15%since 2000
from 818 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
266 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 311 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+3%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5576707848971K1990201020202024Wall
2024622
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,426
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,077
+54%since 2000
from $20,848 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food12.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,600
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$492
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
31.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+43%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(747)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(24)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(567)
Black1.7%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(16)
Asian1%(7)
Other15.5%(108)
Diversity Score42.4%(296)
Diversity Score
42
+1336%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.9 min
+13%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.4%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
58.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wall, South Dakota?

Wall, South Dakota has about 699 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wall, South Dakota earns about $62,426 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wall, South Dakota expensive?

In Wall, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $121,600, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Wall, South Dakota?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wall, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wall, South Dakota?

About 7.8% of people in Wall, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wall, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Wall, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 139 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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