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Wolsey

South Dakota · 376 residents · 2.265 sq mi
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Wolsey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,229. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $63,800. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
376
−10%since 2000
from 418 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
43.0
+1%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2053525006477941990201020202024Wolsey
2024692
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 57.2%(27)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.2%(27)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.6%(25)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 195.1%(19)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 244%(15)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3412%(45)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4410.4%(39)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5417.3%(65)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6413.3%(50)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 748.2%(31)
US avg: 7%
75 to 846.1%(23)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2.7%(10)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,229
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,313 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,504
+78%since 2000
from $14,319 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,800
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$396
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.4%
−39.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
20.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.3%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+89%since 2009
from 1.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Wolsey on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(414)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(372)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.6%(2)
Ancestry
German48.4%(162)
Irish17%(57)
Norwegian12.8%(43)
Dutch12.5%(42)
American7.2%(24)
English6.3%(21)
Swedish4.5%(15)
Welsh3.9%(13)
French3.3%(11)
Portuguese1.5%(5)
Czech1.2%(4)
Italian1.2%(4)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Belgian0.6%(2)
Danish0.6%(2)
Polish0.6%(2)
Canadian0.3%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Dutch population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+70%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.2%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married30.1%(84)
Married53.4%(149)
Widowed1.8%(5)
Divorced14.7%(41)
Women 15+
Never married30.3%(71)
Married51.3%(120)
Widowed6.4%(15)
Divorced12%(28)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wolsey, South Dakota?

Wolsey, South Dakota has about 376 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wolsey, South Dakota earns about $33,229 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wolsey, South Dakota expensive?

In Wolsey, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $63,800, and the typical rent is about $396 a month.

How educated are people in Wolsey, South Dakota?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wolsey, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wolsey, South Dakota?

About 15.6% of people in Wolsey, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wolsey, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Wolsey, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 70 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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