State
Land Area
0.4 sq mi
Density
497.7/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
2.17%
Growth Since 2010
10.59%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Wessington is a city located in South Dakota. With a 2020 population of 188, it is the 187th largest city in South Dakota and the 16883rd largest city in the United States. Wessington is currently growing at a rate of 2.17% annually and its population has increased by 10.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 170 in 2010. Spanning over 0 miles, Wessington has a population density of 498 people per square mile.
The average household income in Wessington is $49,229 with a poverty rate of 23.23%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $509 per month, and the median house value is $62,500. The median age in Wessington is 31 years, 31.3 years for males, and 30.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 89.0 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wessington was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 309 | 99.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.32% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 138 | 2.25 | 63 |
| Non Family | 62 | 1.1 | 56.5 |
| Married | 45 | 3.36 | 91.1 |
| Female | 18 | 3.11 | 44.4 |
| Male | 13 | 2.69 | 23.1 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 8.84% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7 | 3.87% |
| High School Graduate | 91 | 50.28% |
| Some College | 24 | 13.26% |
| Associates Degree | 20 | 11.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12 | 6.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 6.08% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 169 | 156 | 23 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.31%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.61%.
94.78% of Wessington residents speak only English, while 5.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.22% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 275 | 72 | 26.18% |
23.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.97%
Male Poverty Rate
22.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wessington is White, with 26.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wessington is White, with 26.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 0.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.50%.
46.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.9%
Male Marriage Rate
44.7%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 8.12% |
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
62.50%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.5%
Labor Force Participation
64.5%
Employment Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
98.71%
Native Born
1.29%
Foreign Born
0.65%
Non Citizen
98.71% of Wessington residents were born in the United States, with 68.71% having been born in South Dakota. 0.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 188 | 4 | 2.17% |
| 2019 | 184 | 4 | 2.22% |
| 2018 | 180 | 0.00% | |
| 2017 | 180 | 4 | 2.27% |
| 2016 | 176 | 1 | 0.57% |
| 2015 | 175 | 0.00% | |
| 2014 | 175 | -1 | -0.57% |
| 2013 | 176 | 3 | 1.73% |
| 2012 | 173 | 1 | 0.58% |
| 2011 | 172 | 4 | 2.38% |
| 2010 | 168 | 0.00% |