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Wentworth

South Dakota · 181 residents · 0.254 sq mi
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Wentworth has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,938. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $41,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
181
−4%since 2000
from 188 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
713 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+2%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1211461711952201990201020202024Wentworth
2024138
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,938
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,254
+62%since 2000
from $18,097 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade41.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,900
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
15.5% rent
Afford Score
0.7
−32%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(171)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(3)
Diversity Score
1
+6%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+46%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 16.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 74.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
41.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wentworth, South Dakota?

Wentworth, South Dakota has about 181 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wentworth, South Dakota earns about $57,938 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 $41,900.

How educated are people in Wentworth, South Dakota?

About 23.5% 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 10.5% 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 5 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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