Waubay, SD

Census Place

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2023 Population

425

3.41% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Thune

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Rounds

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

51.7

6.51% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

9.18%

50.9% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$36,635

11.7% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$105,000

17.8% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

162

13.3% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Waubay, SD had a population of 425 people with a median age of 51.7 and a median household income of $36,635. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Waubay, SD grew from 411 to 425, a 3.41% increase and its median household income declined from $41,500 to $36,635, a −11.7% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Waubay, SD are White (Non-Hispanic) (58.6%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (32.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (9.18%), White (Hispanic) (0%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Waubay, 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.

100% of the residents in Waubay, SD are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Waubay, SD was $105,000, and the homeownership rate was 66.3%.

Most people in Waubay, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Waubay, SD was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Waubay, SD is home to a population of 425 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 0% of Waubay, SD residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

In 2023, there were 1.82 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (249 people) in Waubay, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 137 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 39 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Waubay, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Waubay, SD was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Waubay, SD

White (Non-Hispanic)
249 ± 93
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
137 ± 88
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
39 ± 38.8

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Waubay, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
34 ± 30
Gulf War (1990s)
7 ± 13
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 17

Waubay, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.86 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Waubay, SD employs 162 people. The largest industries in Waubay, SD are Educational Services (60 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (22 people), and Manufacturing (18 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($50,313), Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,250), and Construction ($26,667).

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

162

2023 Value

± 86

13.3%

1 Year growth

± 67.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Waubay, SD grew at a rate of 13.3%, from 143 employees to 162 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Waubay, SD, are Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (31 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (26 people), and Management Occupations (25 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Waubay, SD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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

162

2023 Value

± 86

13.3%

1 Year growth

± 67.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Waubay, SD grew at a rate of 13.3%, from 143 employees to 162 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Waubay, SD, are Educational Services (60 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (22 people), and Manufacturing (18 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Waubay, SD, though some of these residents may live in Waubay, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$21,250

Median earning men ± $26,112

$35,156

Median earning women ± $46,254

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Construction ($26,667) and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($2,499).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($60,341).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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 Waubay, SD was $105,000 in 2023, which is 0.346 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $89,100 to $105,000, a 17.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Waubay, SD is 66.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Waubay, SD have an average commute time of 15.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Waubay, SD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$105,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$80,606

$132

Median Property Taxes

±$49

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 Waubay, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

66.3%

Homeownership

2023

54.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 66.3% of the housing units in Waubay, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Waubay, 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 Waubay, 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.

$36,635

Median Household Income

± $21,253

199

Number of Households

± 61

In 2023, the median household income of the 199 households in Waubay, SD declined from $36,635 from the previous year's value of $41,500.

The following chart displays the households in Waubay, 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Waubay, 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 (91.4%)
Worked At Home (5.56%)
Walked (3.09%)

In 2023, 91.4% of workers in Waubay, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (5.56%) and those who walked to work (3.09%).

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

15.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Waubay, SD have a shorter commute time (15.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Waubay, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.18% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Waubay, SD (39 out of 425 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Waubay, SD is White, followed by Native American 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

82.4% of the population of Waubay, SD has health coverage, with 19.5% on employee plans, 24% on Medicaid, 22.1% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 4.94% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 4.71% between 18 and 34 years, 32% between 35 and 64 years, and 37.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

17.6%

Uninsured

19.5%

Employer Coverage

24%

Medicaid

22.1%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

4.94%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Waubay, SD grew by 3.61% from 17% to 17.6%.

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

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