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Wessington Springs

South Dakota · 956 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 $35,069. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,600. With a median age of 57.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 57.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
956
−5%since 2000
from 1,011 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
531 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 561 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
57.0
+3%since 2000
from 55.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5907368831K1K1990201020202024Wessington Springs
2024727
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,069
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,736 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,117
−4%since 2000
from $23,108 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$414
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.3%
−47.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
30.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+15%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(998)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(942)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(22)
Diversity Score
2
+89%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
−5%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.9%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wessington Springs, South Dakota?

Wessington Springs, South Dakota has about 956 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wessington Springs, South Dakota earns about $35,069 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 $55,600, and the typical rent is about $414 a month.

How educated are people in Wessington Springs, South Dakota?

About 13.6% 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 9.2% 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 110 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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