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South Dakota · 48 residents (2025 est.) · 0.246 sq mi
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Wood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,077. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 26 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $9,999. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 43% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

40
−39%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2025
163 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 268 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
51.5
+32%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:48 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 19902024
17345168851990201020202024Wood
202440
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,077
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$23,805
+115%since 2000
from $11,070 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
32.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.108
−63%since 2010
from 0.287 in 2010
US average: 0.476
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

$9,999
−80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
45.8%
−24.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
54.2% rent
35.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
0.2
−77%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(45)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45%(18)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other55%(22)
Diversity Score61.9%(25)
62
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
+51.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−21.9 ptssince 2011
from 21.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
45.0%
−46.4 ptssince 2011
from 91.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
72.2%
+72.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
88.9%
+37.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

22.5%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
77.5%
+34.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
7.5%
−61.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
47.5%
+47.5 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
40.0%
−24.9 ptssince 2013
from 64.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
91.7%
+22.0 ptssince 2017
from 69.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wood, South Dakota?

Wood, South Dakota has about 40 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wood, South Dakota earns about $43,077 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wood, South Dakota expensive?

In Wood, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $9,999.

How educated are people in Wood, South Dakota?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wood, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wood, South Dakota?

About 32.5% of people in Wood, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wood, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Wood, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 32 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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

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