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Wentworth

South Dakota · 171 residents · 0.254 sq mi
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Wentworth has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,406. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $42,100. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

171
−9%since 2000
from 188 in 2000
1990 – 2025
673 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
41.4
−2%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1211461711952201990201020202024Wentworth
2024138
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,406
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$21,212
+17%since 2000
from $18,097 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
27.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade38.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing9.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$42,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
50.7%
−28.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
13.3% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
25.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
1.3
+26%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(182)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(169)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(2)
1
+8%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.0 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
86.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
13.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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

11.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
11.1%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

52.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
47.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
17.1%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Wentworth, South Dakota?

Wentworth, South Dakota has about 171 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wentworth, South Dakota earns about $31,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wentworth, South Dakota expensive?

In Wentworth, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $42,100.

How educated are people in Wentworth, South Dakota?

About 2.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wentworth, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wentworth, South Dakota?

About 27.0% of people in Wentworth, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wentworth, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Wentworth, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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