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Wasta

South Dakota · 80 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 $31,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $60,000. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 33% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

80
+7%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2025
417 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 391 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
40.5
+6%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2958871161451990201020202024Wasta
202470
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,250
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$17,036
+23%since 2000
from $13,888 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
0.0%
−15.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.309
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information31.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food25%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance18.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical18.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$60,000
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
19.4%
−69.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
22.2% rent
40.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
25.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
1.9
+75%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(73)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(1)
Asian1.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(79)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.1%(2)
3
−53%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.5%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

87.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
12.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
25.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

44.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
55.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
9.8%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wasta, South Dakota?

Wasta, South Dakota has about 80 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wasta, South Dakota earns about $31,250 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 $60,000.

How educated are people in Wasta, South Dakota?

About 23.5% 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 0.0% of people in Wasta, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wasta, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Wasta, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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