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Wood

South Dakota · 41 residents · 0.246 sq mi
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Wood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,375. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 25 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $55,000. With a median age of 54.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 47.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

41
−38%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2025
167 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 268 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
54.1
+39%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
17345168851990201020202024Wood
202440
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,375
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$32,024
+189%since 2000
from $11,070 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
47.3%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing41.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction41.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$55,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
70.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
29.6% rent
2.2
+113%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(27)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other49.1%(20)
Diversity Score63.7%(26)
64
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.5%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
20.5%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
+51.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
17.9%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−21.9 ptssince 2011
from 21.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
54.5%
−36.9 ptssince 2011
from 91.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
16.7%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

49.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
50.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
38.2%
−26.7 ptssince 2013
from 64.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wood, South Dakota?

Wood, South Dakota has about 41 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wood, South Dakota earns about $25,375 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 $55,000.

How educated are people in Wood, South Dakota?

About 29.5% 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 47.3% 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 31 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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

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