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The City of Wessington had a population of 192 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Wessington is located at latitude 44.4542 and longitude -98.697 in Beadle County. The formal boundaries for the City of Wessington encompass a land area of 0.38 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Beadle County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
While the primary coordinates for City of Wessington are located in Beadle County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Hand County.
The City of Wessington has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 192 (100%) |
| Population Density | 508 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 6 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $58,125 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,153 |
| Median Home Value | $102,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 106 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 61 (57.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 20 (18.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 25 (23.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 81 |
| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
| Family Households | 47 (58.0%) |
The table below compares Wessington to the other 485 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in South Dakota by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 242 | 50th |
| Population Density | # 188 | 61st |
| Median Household Income | # 311 | 36th |
| Per Capita Income | # 219 | 55th |
| Diversity Index | # 323 | 34th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE South Dakota Census Data Comparison Tool.
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