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Wolsey

South Dakota · 459 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 $44,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% 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 $79,600. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 25% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

459
+10%since 2000
from 418 in 2000
1990 – 2025
203 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 185 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
33.4
−22%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2053525006477941990201020202024Wolsey
2024692
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,875
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$23,147
+62%since 2000
from $14,319 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
5.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$79,600
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$581
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $1,124
81.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
18.6% rent
1.8
+74%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(414)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(411)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score15.6%(72)
16
+1208%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
5.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
+75%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
83.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
5.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
62.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 72.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
29.9%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

43.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
56.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
6.3%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wolsey, South Dakota?

Wolsey, South Dakota has about 459 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wolsey, South Dakota earns about $44,875 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 $79,600, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Wolsey, South Dakota?

About 17.1% 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 5.5% of people in Wolsey, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wolsey, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Wolsey, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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