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Wakpala

County:
Corson County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.438
State:
South Dakota

Wakpala is a CDP located in Corson County, South Dakota. Wakpala has a 2026 population of 196. Wakpala is currently growing at a rate of 7.1% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Wakpala is $20,938 with a poverty rate of 75%. The median age in Wakpala is 32.8 years: 32.5 years for males, and 32.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 108.7 males.

196
Total Population
447
Density (mi²)
13 7.1%
Growth

Wakpala Population

Wakpala Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026196137.1%
2025183127.02%

Median Age

Overall: 32.8 years
Female: 32.8 years
Male: 32.5 years

Wakpala Adults

There are 94 adults, (21 of whom are seniors) in Wakpala.

Sex Ratio

Female: 69 (47.9%)
Male: 75 (52.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Wakpala includes 99.31% Native American, and smaller percentages for White and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Native American14399.31%
White10.69%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Native American14399.31%
White10.69%

Wakpala Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Wakpala 's average per capita income is $22,750. Household income levels show a median of $20,938. The poverty rate stands at 75%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Households$20,938$31,232
Non Families$15,833$14,193
Families-$37,204
Married Families--

$22,750

Average Income

$20,938

Median Household Income

75%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)