Waubay, South Dakota Population 2022
Waubay is a city located in Day County South Dakota. Waubay has a 2020 population of 536. Waubay is currently declining at a rate of -1.47% annually and its population has decreased by -6.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 576 in 2010.
The average household income in Waubay is $51,793 with a poverty rate of 13.32%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $447 per month, and the median house value is $71,800. The median age in Waubay is 50.6 years, 43.5 years for males, and 53.1 years for females.
Waubay Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waubaywas:
- White: 60.23%
- Native American: 28.76%
- Two or more races: 11.00%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 312 | 60.23% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 149 | 28.76% |
| Two or More Races | 57 | 11.00% |
Waubay Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 253 | 2.05 | 73.1 |
| Married | 115 | 2.38 | 97.4 |
| Non Family | 72 | 1.13 | 62.5 |
| Female | 66 | 2.47 | 42.4 |
| Male | 0 | 0 |
2.41
Average Family Size
2.05
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.00% | |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29 | 7.73% |
| High School Graduate | 160 | 42.67% |
| Some College | 51 | 13.60% |
| Associates Degree | 46 | 12.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 61 | 16.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 28 | 7.47% |
Waubay Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 260 | 250 | 89 |
| Native American | 70 | 59 | |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 37 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.15%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 34.23%.
Waubay Language by Age
Waubay Language
99.21% of Waubay residents speak only English, while 0.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.79% of the population.
Waubay Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 149 | 58 | 38.93% |
| White | 312 | 11 | 3.53% |
| Other | NaN% |
13.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.88%
Male Poverty Rate
18.86%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Waubay
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waubay is Native, with 38.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waubay is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.05%.
Waubay Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.1%
Male Marriage Rate
42.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Waubay Married by Age and Sex
Waubay Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Waubay Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | 17.31% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 20.00% |
Waubay Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.7%
Labor Force Participation
53%
Employment Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
86.29%
Born in Waubay
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Waubay residents were born in the United States, with 86.29% having been born in South Dakota. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 536 | -8 | -1.47% |
| 2021 | 544 | -8 | -1.45% |
| 2020 | 552 | -8 | -1.43% |
| 2019 | 560 | -8 | -1.41% |
| 2018 | 568 | 4 | 0.71% |
| 2017 | 564 | -3 | -0.53% |
| 2016 | 567 | 6 | 1.07% |
| 2015 | 561 | -2 | -0.36% |
| 2014 | 563 | -7 | -1.23% |
| 2013 | 570 | 7 | 1.24% |
| 2012 | 563 | -13 | -2.26% |
| 2011 | 576 | 0.00% | |
| 2010 | 576 | 0.00% |