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Wilmot

South Dakota · 423 residents (2025 est.) · 0.533 sq mi
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Wilmot has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,583. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 162 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $78,300. With a median age of 60.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
381
−30%since 2000
from 543 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
715 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 1,019 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.9
+38%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:423 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3544355165966771990201020202024Wilmot
2024381
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,583
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,151
+181%since 2000
from $13,561 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
+36.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
+18%since 2010
from 0.358 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,300
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $278 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.4%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+16%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(494)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(326)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.2%(54)
Diversity Score31%(118)
Diversity Score
31
+1962%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+38%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−17.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.7%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
44.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2012
from 22.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2017
from 74.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilmot, South Dakota?

Wilmot, South Dakota has about 381 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wilmot, South Dakota earns about $59,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilmot, South Dakota expensive?

In Wilmot, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $78,300, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Wilmot, South Dakota?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wilmot, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilmot, South Dakota?

About 12.5% of people in Wilmot, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilmot, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilmot, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 163 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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