Economy & Jobs — Wasta, South Dakota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $34,375 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$51,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $34,025 |
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| Poverty Rate | 8.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 42 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Public Admin | 25.8% |
| Manufacturing | 19.4% |
| Transportation | 16.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Real Estate Offices | 114 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 104 |
| Fast Food | 103 |
| Hotels Motels | 88 |
| Insurance Agencies | 78 |
| Physician Offices | 76 |
| Law Offices | 70 |
| Gas Stations | 60 |
| Dental Offices | 58 |
| Auto Repair | 45 |
| Coffee Shops | 42 |
| Chiropractors | 31 |
| Child Day Care | 28 |
| Commercial Banks | 27 |
| Bars | 27 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
