Wessington Springs city, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Wessington Springs city is a small community located in South Dakota, within Jerauld County. The total population is 747. It ranks as the 107th most populous out of 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wessington Springs city is 60.1 years. This is 59% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. 24.2% 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 Wessington Springs city is $46,750. This is 35% lower than the state median of $72,421. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 40% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.2%. This is 7% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 0.3%. This is 90% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $96,000. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $236,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Wessington Springs city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wessington Springs city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 4.6%.

Education

23.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% 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 92.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wessington Springs city, 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.