Wessington City, South Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 248 people in the city, organized into 118 households, and 69 families living in the city. The population density was 660.7 people per square mile (255.1/kmē), it is the 164th most populated city in terms of population density. There were 143 housing units at an average density of 376.3 per square mile (145.29/kmē). The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.81. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 25% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 28.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.6 males. The median age was 44 years, The median age of males was 42.5 years, for females the median age was 47.8 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 243 White, 1 Black or African American, 1 American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 3 from two or more races and Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $21250, making it the 60th poorest city by median household income among the South Dakota. The median income for a family in the city was $35750, it is the 197th highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of South Dakota. The per capita income for the city was $13767, making it the 221st highest city by per capita income in South Dakota. The median income was $16667, The median income for males was $21667 versus $13750 for females.
In 2000, 60 pupils and students, of which 51.67% are male and 48.33% are female, 24.19% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 1.67% nursery or pri school, 10% kindergarten, 48.33% elementary school, 36.67% high school and 3.33% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 248 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 248 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 247 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 244 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 239 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 233 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 228 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 226 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 221 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 224 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 226 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 1 | 1 | |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 6 | |
| Elementary school | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| High school | 16 | 6 | 22 |
| College or graduate school | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wessington city, South Dakota | $21250 | $35750 | $13767 |
| Beadle County, South Dakota | $30510 | $40596 | $17832 |
| South Dakota, United States | $35282 | $43237 | $17562 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |