Economy & Jobs — Waubay, South Dakota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $36,389 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$41,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,079 |
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| Poverty Rate | 24.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 171 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 44.8% |
| Manufacturing | 21.0% |
| Professional | 8.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Hotels Motels | 7 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 6 |
| Gas Stations | 5 |
| Commercial Banks | 5 |
| Bars | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Insurance Agencies | 4 |
| Fast Food | 4 |
| Nursing Care | 3 |
| Child Day Care | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
