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Wasta

South Dakota · 65 residents · 0.192 sq mi
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Population has declined 13% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 53.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 53.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
86% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
65
−13%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
339 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 391 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.9
+41%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2958871161451990201020202024Wasta
202470
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$24,832
+79%since 2000
from $13,888 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−15.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services21.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration21.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade18.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food18.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
86.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
13.8% 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%
Diversity Score6.5%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(59)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(3)
Asian1.5%(1)
Other1.4%(1)
Diversity Score18.1%(12)
Diversity Score
18
+177%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
−23%since 2000
from 35.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
43.8%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.3%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
58.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.7%
−67.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wasta, South Dakota?

Wasta, South Dakota has about 65 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Wasta, South Dakota?

About 15.3% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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