Akaska is a town located in Walworth County South Dakota. Akaska has a 2024 population of 81. Akaska is currently growing at a rate of 1.25% annually and its population has increased by 8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 75 in 2020.
The average household income in Akaska is $58,321 with a poverty rate of 6.33%. The median age in Akaska is 73 years: 73.5 years for males, and 67 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Akaska was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79 | 100% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 52 | 1.52 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 32 | 1.16 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 20 | 2.1 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.1
Average Family Size
1.52
Average Household Size
100.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2 | 3.57% |
| Associates Degree | 3 | 5.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 15 | 26.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 1 | 1.79% |
| High School Graduate | 16 | 28.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 3.57% |
| Some College | 17 | 30.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56 | 52 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.86%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Some College | $58,125 | $0 | $0 |
$0
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.73% of Akaska residents speak only English, while 1.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79 | 5 | 6.33% |
6.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
0%
Male Poverty Rate
10%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Akaska is White, with 6.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Akaska is White, with 6.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $85,230 |
| Households | $41,705 | $58,321 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,952 | $41,503 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
71.4%
Male Marriage Rate
40.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
11
Number of Veterans
10
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 8 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
72.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39%
Labor Force Participation
39%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
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.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.15%
Born in Akaska
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Akaska residents were born in the United States, with 72.15% 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.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 90 | 2 | 2.27% |
| 2028 | 88 | 2 | 2.33% |
| 2027 | 86 | 1 | 1.18% |
| 2026 | 85 | 2 | 2.41% |
| 2025 | 83 | 2 | 2.47% |
| 2024 | 81 | 1 | 1.25% |
| 2023 | 80 | 1 | 1.27% |
| 2022 | 79 | 3 | 3.95% |
| 2021 | 76 | 1 | 1.33% |
| 2020 | 75 | 28 | 59.57% |
| 2019 | 47 | 1 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 46 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 46 | 1 | 2.22% |
| 2016 | 45 | 2 | 4.65% |
| 2015 | 43 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 43 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 43 | 1 | 2.38% |
| 2012 | 42 | -1 | -2.33% |
| 2011 | 43 | 1 | 2.38% |
| 2010 | 42 | 0 | 0% |