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Wasta

South Dakota · 65 residents · 0.19 sq mi
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Wasta is home to 65 people in South Dakota. At a median age of 53.9, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 61% were living in the same home a year earlier. 86% of homes are owner-occupied. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 15% of adults. The poverty rate is 0.0%, under the national 12.8%.

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

65
−13%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2025
53.9
+41%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
0.19 sq mi
Population, 19902024
29588711614519902000201020202024Wasta
202470
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 51.5%(1)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.6%(3)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.6%(3)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.2%(4)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.7%(5)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.8%(9)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 441.5%(1)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.3%(8)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6420%(13)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.3%(8)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8413.8%(9)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.5%(1)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$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%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

86.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
13.8% rent
2.21 people
+15%since 2010
from 1.93 people in 2010
US average: 2.61
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(73)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(1)
Asian1.3%(1)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(59)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(3)
Asian1.5%(1)
Other1.4%(1)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German63%(46)
Irish24.7%(18)
Norwegian12.3%(9)
American8.2%(6)
English4.1%(3)
Section 05

Education

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%
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.7 min
−23%since 2000
from 35.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
43.8%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
61.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
65.4%
US average: 73.3%
56.3%
+39.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

41.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
58.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
24.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2013
from 7.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 91.9%
61.1%
US average: 86.2%
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)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

24.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2013
from 7.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
37.0%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
15.1%
US average: 13.7%
20.5%
US average: 17.6%
4.1%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
2.7%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
52.1%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
24.7%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War100%(2)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 2 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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