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Wessington

South Dakota · 197 residents · 0.378 sq mi
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Wessington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,536. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 51 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $57,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

197
−21%since 2000
from 248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
521 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 656 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
38.1
−13%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
1401982573153741990201020202024Wessington
2024192
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,536
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$24,380
+77%since 2000
from $13,767 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
13.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing13.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$57,500
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$654
+198%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146 in 2000
US average: $1,124
82.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
17.4% rent
1.0
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(180)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(8)
Asian1%(2)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score14.7%(29)
15
+268%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
3.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
76.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
1.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
60.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
31.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

49.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
50.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
8.7%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Wessington, South Dakota?

Wessington, South Dakota has about 197 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wessington, South Dakota earns about $55,536 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 $57,500, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Wessington, South Dakota?

About 11.7% 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 13.3% 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 83 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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

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