Wakonda town, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Wakonda town is a small community located in South Dakota, within Clay County. The total population is 352. It ranks as the 188th most populous out of 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wakonda town is 53.4 years. This is 42% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. 19.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wakonda town is $56,875. This is 21% lower than the state median of $72,421. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%. This is 36% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $97,700. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $236,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Wakonda town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wakonda town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.9%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.2%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wakonda town, South Dakota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against South Dakota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota. For official data, visit data.census.gov.