Wessington is a city located in Beadle County South Dakota. Wessington has a 2024 population of 203. Wessington is currently growing at a rate of 0.5% annually and its population has increased by 2.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 199 in 2020.
The average household income in Wessington is $72,466 with a poverty rate of 23.65%. The median age in Wessington is 33.8 years: 38.1 years for males, and 33.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wessington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 197 | 97.04% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 2.46% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.49% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 90 | 2.26 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
| Married | 37 | 3.11 | 94.6 | 5.4 |
| Non Family | 36 | 1.08 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Female | 10 | 2.6 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 7 | 3.29 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
84.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4 | 3.01% |
| Associates Degree | 25 | 18.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14 | 10.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 8 | 6.02% |
| High School Graduate | 46 | 34.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 36 | 27.07% |
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 | 131 | 127 | 22 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $81,250 | $81,250 | $81,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,000 | $0 | $95,000 |
| High School Graduate | $28,750 | $28,750 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,500 | $48,750 | $28,750 |
| Some College | $42,500 | $58,125 | $25,000 |
$42,500
Average Earnings
$48,750
Average Male
$28,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.45% of Wessington residents speak only English, while 1.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 196 | 47 | 23.98% |
| Native | 1 | 1 | 100% |
23.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.06%
Male Poverty Rate
35.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wessington is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wessington is White, with 23.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 22.95% |
| High School | 15.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.27% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 24.07% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,000 | $83,411 |
| Households | $44,500 | $72,466 |
| Married Families | $98,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,333 | $56,047 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.0%
Male Marriage Rate
42.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
11
Number of Veterans
11
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11 | 7.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.7%
Labor Force Participation
72.7%
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
73.89%
Born in Wessington
98.03%
Native Born
1.97%
Foreign Born
0.99%
Non Citizen
0.99%
Naturalized
98.03% of Wessington residents were born in the United States, with 73.89% having been born in South Dakota. 0.99% 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 | 208 | 1 | 0.48% |
| 2028 | 207 | 1 | 0.49% |
| 2027 | 206 | 1 | 0.49% |
| 2026 | 205 | 1 | 0.49% |
| 2025 | 204 | 1 | 0.49% |
| 2024 | 203 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 202 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 201 | 2 | 1.01% |
| 2021 | 199 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 199 | 22 | 12.43% |
| 2019 | 177 | 1 | 0.57% |
| 2018 | 176 | -2 | -1.12% |
| 2017 | 178 | 2 | 1.14% |
| 2016 | 176 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 176 | -1 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 177 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 177 | 3 | 1.72% |
| 2012 | 174 | 2 | 1.16% |
| 2011 | 172 | 4 | 2.38% |
| 2010 | 168 | 0 | 0% |