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Wessington Springs

South Dakota · 1,011 residents · 1.801 sq mi
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Wessington Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,736. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $43,800. With a median age of 55.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 55.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,011
−5%since 1990
from 1,066 in 1990
1990 – 2025
561 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 592 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
55.4
+4%since 1990
from 53.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5907368831K1K1990201020202024Wessington Springs
2024727
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,736
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,286 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,108
+126%since 1990
from $10,241 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.2%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,800
+60%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$314
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $182 in 1990
US average: $602
71.7%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 70.1% in 1990
28.3% rent
1.4
+15%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,060)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(6)
Diversity Score1.4%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(998)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score1.2%(13)
1
−11%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.1%
+11.8 ptssince 1990
from 71.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
−13%since 1990
from 15.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wessington Springs, South Dakota?

Wessington Springs, South Dakota has about 1,011 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wessington Springs, South Dakota?

The typical household in Wessington Springs, South Dakota earns about $31,736 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wessington Springs, South Dakota expensive?

In Wessington Springs, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $43,800, and the typical rent is about $314 a month.

How educated are people in Wessington Springs, South Dakota?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wessington Springs, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wessington Springs, South Dakota?

About 7.2% of people in Wessington Springs, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wessington Springs, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Wessington Springs, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 55 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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