Wessington Springs is a city located in Jerauld County South Dakota. Wessington Springs has a 2024 population of 760. Wessington Springs is currently declining at a rate of -0.13% annually and its population has decreased by -0.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 764 in 2020.
The average household income in Wessington Springs is $51,737 with a poverty rate of 12.72%. The median age in Wessington Springs is 61 years: 57.8 years for males, and 62.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wessington Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 628 | 95.3% |
| Two or more races | 25 | 3.79% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.91% |
| 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 | 348 | 1.76 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Non Family | 201 | 1.09 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
| Married | 134 | 2.57 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 10 | 3.6 | 60 | 40 |
| Male | 3 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
2.64
Average Family Size
1.76
Average Household Size
79.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 3.08% |
| Associates Degree | 61 | 11.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 65 | 11.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 2.36% |
| High School Graduate | 275 | 49.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 5.25% |
| Some College | 92 | 16.67% |
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 | 531 | 485 | 61 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,375 | $53,750 | $44,444 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,750 | $0 | $83,000 |
| High School Graduate | $22,037 | $32,222 | $20,278 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,583 | $32,969 | $21,944 |
| Some College | $0 | $28,000 | $0 |
$29,583
Average Earnings
$32,969
Average Male
$21,944
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.69% of Wessington Springs residents speak only English, while 0.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 579 | 78 | 13.47% |
12.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.48%
Male Poverty Rate
19.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wessington Springs is White, with 13.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wessington Springs is White, with 13.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.11% |
| High School | 15.77% |
| Some College | 13.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 14.04% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,917 | $72,533 |
| Households | $42,946 | $51,737 |
| Married Families | $73,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,194 | $35,349 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.6%
Male Marriage Rate
46.7%
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
30
Number of Veterans
30
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 20 |
| Korea | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30 | 5.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
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
79.82%
Born in Wessington Springs
99.54%
Native Born
0.46%
Foreign Born
0.15%
Non Citizen
0.3%
Naturalized
99.54% of Wessington Springs residents were born in the United States, with 79.82% having been born in South Dakota. 0.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 755 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2028 | 756 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2027 | 757 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2026 | 758 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2025 | 759 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2024 | 760 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2023 | 761 | -5 | -0.65% |
| 2022 | 766 | 7 | 0.92% |
| 2021 | 759 | -5 | -0.65% |
| 2020 | 764 | -150 | -16.41% |
| 2019 | 914 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 916 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2017 | 918 | 5 | 0.55% |
| 2016 | 913 | -10 | -1.08% |
| 2015 | 923 | -11 | -1.18% |
| 2014 | 934 | -16 | -1.68% |
| 2013 | 950 | 6 | 0.64% |
| 2012 | 944 | -14 | -1.46% |
| 2011 | 958 | -7 | -0.73% |
| 2010 | 965 | 0 | 0% |