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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Wasta

South Dakota · 75 residents · 0.192 sq mi
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Wasta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $17,500. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 39% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

75
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 75 in 2000
1990 – 2025
50.5
+32%vs 2000
vs 38.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Age distribution, 1990
Under 59.3%(7)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 94%(3)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 142.7%(2)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3410.7%(8)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4412%(9)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 5417.3%(13)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 6414.7%(11)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 7420%(15)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 845.3%(4)
US avg: 4%
85 and over4%(3)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$13,750
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,375 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,204
−41%vs 2000
vs $13,888 in 2000
US average: $14,340
20.0%
+4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$17,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$175
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $375 in 2000
US average: $450
90.9%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.6% in 2000
9.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(73)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(1)
Asian1.3%(1)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(75)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.9%(2)
Ancestry
German51.4%(36)
American17.1%(12)
Russian17.1%(12)
English12.9%(9)
Irish5.7%(4)
Norwegian5.7%(4)
French2.9%(2)
Scottish2.9%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Russian population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

0.0%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.3%
+7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.5 min
−15%vs 2000
vs 35.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married37.5%(9)
Married54.2%(13)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced8.3%(2)
Women 15+
Never married23.1%(9)
Married28.2%(11)
Widowed33.3%(13)
Divorced15.4%(6)
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How many people live in Wasta, South Dakota?

Wasta, South Dakota has about 75 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Wasta, South Dakota earns about $13,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wasta, South Dakota expensive?

In Wasta, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $17,500, and the typical rent is about $175 a month.

How educated are people in Wasta, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wasta, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wasta, South Dakota?

About 20.0% of people in Wasta, 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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