Wakpala is a CDP located in Corson County South Dakota. Wakpala has a 2024 population of 276. Wakpala is currently growing at a rate of 7.39% annually but its population has decreased by -5.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 292 in 2020.
The average household income in Wakpala is $25,500 with a poverty rate of 80.59%. The median age in Wakpala is 25.9 years: 22 years for males, and 27.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wakpala was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 232 | 97.89% |
| Other race | 3 | 1.27% |
| White | 2 | 0.84% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Other race
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 55 | 4.31 | 18.2 | 81.8 |
| Female | 22 | 5.09 | 4.5 | 95.5 |
| Non Family | 14 | 1.07 | 7.1 | 92.9 |
| Male | 10 | 3.5 | 10 | 90 |
| Married | 9 | 8.33 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
5.2
Average Family Size
4.31
Average Household Size
18.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 23 | 18.11% |
| Associates Degree | 10 | 7.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11 | 8.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 53 | 41.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 3.94% |
| Some College | 25 | 19.69% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 122 | 94 | 11 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| White | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 9.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $28,393 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $23,906 | $24,063 | $0 |
| Some College | $23,333 | $0 | $0 |
$23,906
Average Earnings
$24,063
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.7% of Wakpala residents speak only English, while 21.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 19.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 232 | 188 | 81.03% |
| Other | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 100% |
80.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
78.13%
Male Poverty Rate
83.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wakpala is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wakpala is Native, with 81.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 38.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 75.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 75% |
| High School | 69.81% |
| Some College | 68.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 63.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 63.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 52.94% |
| Female Employed | 46.15% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $21,750 | $27,956 |
| Households | $20,750 | $25,500 |
| Married Families | $40,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $13,438 | $13,157 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
11.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
11.5%
Male Marriage Rate
11.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
21
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 21 | 16.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
42.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.3%
Labor Force Participation
23.5%
Employment Rate
47%
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
45.15%
Born in Wakpala
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Wakpala residents were born in the United States, with 45.15% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 276 | 19 | 7.39% |
| 2023 | 257 | 20 | 8.44% |
| 2022 | 237 | -54 | -18.56% |
| 2021 | 291 | -1 | -0.34% |
| 2020 | 292 | 0 | 0% |