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Wetonka

South Dakota · 14 residents (2025 est.) · 0.246 sq mi
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Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 5 residents. With a median age of 69.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 69.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7
−42%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 49 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
69.2
+41%since 2000
from 49.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
061117221990201020202024Wetonka
20247
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$6,114
−53%since 2000
from $13,144 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(12)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(7)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.0%
+40.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2010
from 66.7% in 2010
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2010
from 33.3% in 2010
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
20.0%
−80.0 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−66.7 ptssince 2010
from 66.7% in 2010
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−17.1 ptssince 2010
from 60.0% in 2010
Female
57.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2010
from 40.0% in 2010
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.3%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wetonka, South Dakota?

Wetonka, South Dakota has about 7 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Wetonka, South Dakota?

About 40.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wetonka, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wetonka, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Wetonka, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wetonka, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Wetonka, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13 residents, a change of about -65 percent over that period.

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

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