Wentworth village, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Wentworth village is a small community located in South Dakota, within Lake County. The total population is 189. It ranks as the 240th most populous out of 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wentworth village is 36.6 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 37.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wentworth village is $91,875. This is 27% higher than the state median of $72,421. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.5%. This is 21% lower 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%. 90.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wentworth village has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.7% of all residents.

Education

16.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% 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 97.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wentworth village, 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.