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Waubay

South Dakota · 652 residents · 1.456 sq mi
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Waubay has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,194. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $15,200. With a median age of 38.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 41% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

652
−2%vs 2000
vs 662 in 2000
1990 – 2025
448 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 455 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.8
−9%vs 2000
vs 42.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3024075126167211990201020202024Waubay
2024337
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,194
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,395 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,905
−56%vs 2000
vs $15,746 in 2000
US average: $14,340
27.5%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$15,200
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$218
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $317 in 2000
US average: $450
72.2%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.9% in 2000
27.8% rent
1.2
+13%vs 2000
vs 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(471)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(24)
1990
White, non-Hispanic79%(515)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other21%(137)
Diversity Score41.5%(271)
41
+1050%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.0%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.2%
−14.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.2%
+4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.4 min
+7%vs 2000
vs 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Waubay, South Dakota?

Waubay, South Dakota has about 652 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Waubay, South Dakota earns about $13,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waubay, South Dakota expensive?

In Waubay, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $15,200, and the typical rent is about $218 a month.

How educated are people in Waubay, South Dakota?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Waubay, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waubay, South Dakota?

About 27.5% of people in Waubay, 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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