Demographics & People — Wasta, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 77 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~100 |
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| Median Age | 62.6 |
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| Total Households | 42 |
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| Family Households | 25 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.83 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 35 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 15 |
| Irish | 8 |
| English | 7 |
| American | 6 |
| Other groups | 5 |
| Norwegian | 4 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
Language
| English Only | 71 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 71 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 8 |
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| Population 18+ | 59 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Wasta, South Dakota.
