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Wessington

South Dakota · 170 residents · 0.378 sq mi
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Wessington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,750. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 78 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $18,000. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 42% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

170
−31%since 2000
from 248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
450 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 656 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
53.6
+22%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1401982573153741990201020202024Wessington
2024192
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,750
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$18,224
+32%since 2000
from $13,767 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
18.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$18,000
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$285
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146 in 2000
US average: $853
31.9%
−45.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
18.7% rent
28.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
21.7%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
72.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
0.7
−32%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(243)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(167)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.9%(5)
3
−27%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
2.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.9 min
+81%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
70.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
9.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
10.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
9.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
9.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
24.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

47.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
52.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
16.3%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Wessington, South Dakota?

Wessington, South Dakota has about 170 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wessington, South Dakota earns about $26,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wessington, South Dakota expensive?

In Wessington, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $18,000, and the typical rent is about $285 a month.

How educated are people in Wessington, South Dakota?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wessington, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wessington, South Dakota?

About 18.4% of people in Wessington, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wessington, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Wessington, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 110 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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