West Corson, South Dakota Population 2024

250

West Corson is a city located in South Dakota. West Corson has a 2024 population of 250. West Corson is currently declining at a rate of -0.4% annually and its population has decreased by -2.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 256 in 2020.

The average household income in West Corson is $84,521 with a poverty rate of 16.12%. The median age in West Corson is 43.6 years: 47.1 years for males, and 32.5 years for females.

West Corson Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Corson was:

  • White: 74.03%
  • Native American: 13.43%
  • Two or more races: 12.54%
  • Black or African American: 0%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Other race: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
1034.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
0.20/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-2.34% (-6)
The current population of West Corson, South Dakota is 250 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 256.

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White24874.03%
Native American4513.43%
Two or more races4212.54%
Black or African American00%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%

White

Native American

Two or more races

Black or African American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

West Corson Population by Race

West Corson Population Pyramid 2024

West Corson Median Age

43.6

Total

47.1

Male

32.5

Female

West Corson Adults

There are 258 adults, (63 of whom are seniors) in West Corson.

West Corson Age Dependency

71.8

Age Dependency Ratio

32.3

Old Age Dependency Ratio

39.5

Child Dependency Ratio

West Corson Sex Ratio

Female16749.85%
Male16850.15%

West Corson Population by Age

West Corson Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All1083.18812
Married883.385.214.8
Non Family1001000
Male63.171000
Female441000

3.3

Average Family Size

3.1

Average Household Size

88.0%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

West Corson Households and Families

Male

Female

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Education Attained
Count
Percentage
9th to 12th Grade31.29%
Associates Degree4117.67%
Bachelors Degree4117.67%
Graduate Degree20.86%
High School Graduate11549.57%
Less Than 9th Grade41.72%
Some College2611.21%

Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

West Corson Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

West Corson Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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Race
Total
High School
Bachelors
White19118440
Native American34340
2+ Races773

The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 42.86%.

West Corson Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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Name
Average
Male
Female
Bachelors Degree$35,313$35,625$33,750
Graduate Degree$0$0$0
High School Graduate$36,250$35,972$42,500
Less Than 9th Grade$0$0$0
Overall$36,417$37,212$30,833
Some College$33,750$46,719$25,781

$36,417

Average Earnings

$37,212

Average Male

$30,833

Average Female

West Corson Earnings by Educational Attainment

West Corson Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

West Corson Language

98.34% of West Corson residents speak only English, while 1.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.66% of the population.

West Corson Language

West Corson Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
Multiple422457.14%
White248249.68%
Native45613.33%

16.12%

Overall Poverty Rate

8.33%

Male Poverty Rate

23.95%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in West Corson

The race most likely to be in poverty in West Corson is Multiple, with 57.14% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in West Corson is White, with 9.68% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.34%.

West Corson Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade57.14%
Some College17.91%
High School12.17%
Bachelors or Greater0%

West Corson Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Male Employed5.83%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Employed10.81%
Female Unemployed0%

West Corson Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

West Corson Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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Name
Median
Mean
Families$78,750$89,606
Households$74,286$84,521
Married Families$81,875$-999,999,999
Non Families-$34,690

mean

median

Income by Household Type

West Corson Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

66.3%

Overall Marriage Rate

64.6%

Male Marriage Rate

68.3%

Female Marriage Rate

West Corson Married by Age and Sex

male

female

West Corson Marriage

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 35-44.

West Corson Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

West Corson Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

4

Number of Veterans

4

Male Veterans

0

Female Veterans

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War
Veterans
Vietnam4
Second Gulf War0
First Gulf War0
Korea0
World War II0

West Corson Veterans by War

count

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Age Group
Veterans
65 to 744
18 to 340
35 to 540
55 to 640
75+0

West Corson Veterans by Age

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Name
Veterans
% of Total
White41.96%

West Corson Veterans by Race

West Corson Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

0%

Veteran Poverty Rate

0%

Veteran Disability Rate

West Corson Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

68.8%

Labor Force Participation

67.3%

Employment Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

West Corson Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

West Corson Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

West Corson Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

50.75%

Born in West Corson

100%

Native Born

0%

Foreign Born

0%

Non Citizen

0%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

100% of West Corson residents were born in the United States, with 50.75% having been born in South Dakota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.

West Corson Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
2029245-1-0.41%
2028246-1-0.4%
2027247-1-0.4%
2026248-1-0.4%
2025249-1-0.4%
2024250-1-0.4%
2023251-1-0.4%
2022252-1-0.4%
2021253-3-1.17%
2020256-53-17.15%
2019309-5-1.59%
2018314-3-0.95%
201731772.26%
2016310-6-1.9%
201531600%
2014316-3-0.94%
2013319103.24%
201230941.31%
2011305-3-0.97%
201030800%

West Corson Population by Year