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South Dakota · 95 residents (2025 est.) · 0.133 sq mi
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Wallace has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,000. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 20 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $86,700. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 27% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 153%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

66
−23%since 2000
from 86 in 2000
1990 – 2025
496 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 647 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
46.0
+35%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:95 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 19902024
506682981141990201020202024Wallace
202466
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,708 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$21,814
+49%since 2000
from $14,677 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
4.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.305
−25%since 2010
from 0.407 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade45%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10%
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%
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

$86,700
+153%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$550
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $1,442
75.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
25.0% rent
38.5%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
16.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
1.6
+132%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(86)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(62)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(4)
Diversity Score14.2%(9)
14
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
+34.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

39.7 min
+346%since 2000
from 8.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
62.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
18.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
44.4%
−23.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
35.0%
+29.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
25.0%
−55.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
50.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
16.7%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
10.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 9.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
75.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2017
from 71.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Wallace, South Dakota?

Wallace, South Dakota has about 66 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wallace, South Dakota earns about $55,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wallace, South Dakota expensive?

In Wallace, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $86,700, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Wallace, South Dakota?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wallace, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wallace, South Dakota?

About 4.5% of people in Wallace, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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