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Wanblee

South Dakota · 534 residents · 2.013 sq mi
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Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 107 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 27.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 53.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 27.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
25% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
534
−17%since 2000
from 641 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
265 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 318 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
27.0
+44%since 2000
from 18.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4906227558871K1990201020202024Wanblee
2024534
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$7,456
+63%since 2000
from $4,584 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
53.4%
−18.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
+76%since 2010
from 0.254 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information39%
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

Median gross rent
$399
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
25.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
74.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
86.2%
+86.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(15)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(8)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other98.5%(526)
Diversity Score3.7%(20)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+36.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
25.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−44.2 ptssince 2011
from 44.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.4%
−23.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
45.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.5%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
60.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−51.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.7%
−13.4 ptssince 2012
from 14.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
48.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2013
from 47.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
37.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2017
from 29.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
+28.5 ptssince 2016
from 66.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2016
from 8.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wanblee, South Dakota?

Wanblee, South Dakota has about 534 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Wanblee, South Dakota expensive?

In Wanblee, South Dakota, the typical rent is about $399 a month.

How educated are people in Wanblee, South Dakota?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wanblee, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wanblee, South Dakota?

About 53.4% of people in Wanblee, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wanblee, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Wanblee, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 137 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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