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Wessington Springs

South Dakota · 771 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 $41,150. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 240 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $70,000. With a median age of 58.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
771
−24%since 2000
from 1,011 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
428 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 561 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.1
+5%since 2000
from 55.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5907368831K1K1990201020202024Wessington Springs
2024727
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,150
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,736 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,760
+16%since 2000
from $23,108 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$473
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(736)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(20)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.8%(22)
Diversity Score13.2%(102)
Diversity Score
13
+963%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.9 min
−18%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−91.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wessington Springs, South Dakota?

Wessington Springs, South Dakota has about 771 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wessington Springs, South Dakota earns about $41,150 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 $70,000, and the typical rent is about $473 a month.

How educated are people in Wessington Springs, South Dakota?

About 16.2% 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 8.9% 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 295 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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