Wakonda, SD

Census Place

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2023 Population

352

9.04% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Thune

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Rounds

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

53.4

26.5% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

16.3%

21.8% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$56,875

4.9% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$97,700

7.04% 1-year decline

2023 Employed Population

119

3.25% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Wakonda, SD had a population of 352 people with a median age of 53.4 and a median household income of $56,875. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Wakonda, SD declined from 387 to 352, a −9.04% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,219 to $56,875, a 4.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wakonda, SD are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (7.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.852%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.284%), and Other (Non-Hispanic) (0.284%).

None of the households in Wakonda, SD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.9% of the residents in Wakonda, SD are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Wakonda, SD was $97,700, and the homeownership rate was 83.5%.

Most people in Wakonda, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Wakonda, SD was 2 cars per household.

United States South Dakota Clay County, SD Vermillion, SD Southeast South Dakota (Outside Sioux Falls City) PUMA, SD

Population & Diversity

Wakonda, SD is home to a population of 352 people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.42% of Wakonda, SD residents were born outside of the country (5 people).

In 2023, there were 12.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (322 people) in Wakonda, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 25 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.9%

2023 Citizenship

99.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.9% of Wakonda, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Wakonda, SD was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Wakonda, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wakonda, SD

White (Non-Hispanic)
322 ± 100
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
25 ± 25.7
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3 ± 6

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Wakonda, SD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for South Dakota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,032 ± 1,350 people
Guatemala
2,803 ± 1,298 people
Ethiopia
2,418 ± 1,206 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,032 South Dakota residents, followed by Guatemala with 2,803 and Ethiopia with 2,418.

Foreign-Born Population

1.42%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5 people

1.03%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4 people

As of 2023, 1.42% of Wakonda, SD residents (5 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wakonda, SD was 1.03%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Wakonda, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
9 ± 16
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 17
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 14

Wakonda, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, NaNy times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wakonda, SD employs 119 people. The largest industries in Wakonda, SD are Manufacturing (21 people), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (18 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (14 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($76,042), Construction ($60,417), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,500).

Males in South Dakota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,552. The income inequality in South Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.438, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

119

2023 Value

± 58

−3.25%

1 Year decline

± 72%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Wakonda, SD declined at a rate of −3.25%, from 123 employees to 119 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wakonda, SD, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (14 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (13 people), and Management Occupations (11 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wakonda, SD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

119

2023 Value

± 58

−3.25%

1 Year decline

± 72%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Wakonda, SD declined at a rate of −3.25%, from 123 employees to 119 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wakonda, SD, are Manufacturing (21 people), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (18 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (14 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wakonda, SD, though some of these residents may live in Wakonda, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,205

Median earning men ± $11,190

$30,000

Median earning women ± $25,268

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($76,042), Construction ($60,417), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,125).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($62,500) and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($28,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Dakota.

Y-Axis

2.37%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 450k people employed in South Dakota. This represents a 2.37% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.96%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Dakota.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.574% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.482% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (206k), Some college (148k), and Bachelors Degree (133k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wakonda, SD was $97,700 in 2023, which is 0.322 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $105,100 to $97,700, a 7.04% decrease. The homeownership rate in Wakonda, SD is 83.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Wakonda, SD have an average commute time of 24.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wakonda, SD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$97,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$17,157

$101

Median Property Taxes

±$34

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wakonda, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Wakonda, SD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

83.5%

Homeownership

2023

64.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 83.5% of the housing units in Wakonda, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 81.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wakonda, SD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Wakonda, SD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,875

Median Household Income

± $10,988

121

Number of Households

± 40

In 2023, the median household income of the 121 households in Wakonda, SD grew to $56,875 from the previous year's value of $54,219.

The following chart displays the households in Wakonda, SD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Wakonda, SD is from South Dakota.

0.438

2022 Wage GINI in South Dakota

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in South Dakota

In 2022, the income inequality in South Dakota was 0.438 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.26% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Dakota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (78%)
Worked At Home (9.32%)
Carpooled (5.08%)

In 2023, 78% of workers in Wakonda, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.32%) and those who carpooled to work (5.08%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wakonda, SD have a shorter commute time (24.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Wakonda, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Wakonda, SD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Wakonda, SD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wakonda, SD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wakonda, SD (46 out of 282 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 65 - 74, followed by Males 16 - 17 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wakonda, SD is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

86.9% of the population of Wakonda, SD has health coverage, with 26.6% on employee plans, 15.6% on Medicaid, 9.22% on Medicare, 23% on non-group plans, and 12.4% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Clay County, SD see 2035 patients per year on average, which represents a 15.7% increase from the previous year (1759 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1683 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1515 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Clay County, SD.

2,035 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Clay County, SD

Primary care physicians in Clay County, SD see an average of 2,035 patients per year. This represents a 15.7% increase from the previous year (1,759 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Clay County, SD in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.1% under 18 years, 14.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 59.4% were men and 40.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.1%

Uninsured

26.6%

Employer Coverage

15.6%

Medicaid

9.22%

Medicare

23%

Non-Group

12.4%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wakonda, SD grew by 45.2% from 9.03% to 13.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wakonda, SD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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