Wasta, SD Demographics

A map of Wasta's Population by Race

Wasta, South Dakota had a population of 65 in 2020. It was 90.8% White, 0.0% Black, 1.5% Asian, 4.6% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 1.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wasta, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Wasta is the 371st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Wasta's White Population

59 residents of Wasta identify as White, or 90.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Wasta slightly larger than the White share of the population of South Dakota (79.6% White). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Wasta is ranked #221 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wasta is more White than neighboring Wall (81.1% White), Quinn (85.7% White), New Underwood (86.1% White), Caputa (81.3% White), and Cottonwood (66.7% White).

Wasta's Black Population

0 residents of Wasta identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wasta roughly similar to the Black share of the population of South Dakota (2% Black). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Wasta is ranked #183 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wasta is less Black than neighboring Wall (1.7% Black), New Underwood (0.2% Black), and Caputa (3.1% Black).

Wasta's Asian Population

1 residents of Wasta identify as Asian, or 1.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wasta roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Dakota (1.5% Asian). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Wasta is ranked #25 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wasta is more Asian than neighboring Wall (1% Asian), Quinn (0% Asian), New Underwood (1.2% Asian), Caputa (0% Asian), and Cottonwood (0% Asian).

Wasta's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Wasta identify as Hispanic, or 4.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wasta roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Dakota (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Wasta is ranked #105 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wasta is more Hispanic than neighboring Wall (2.3% Hispanic), New Underwood (2.2% Hispanic), and Cottonwood (0% Hispanic). Wasta is less Hispanic than neighboring Quinn (6.3% Hispanic), and Caputa (6.3% Hispanic).

Wasta's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Wasta identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wasta slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of South Dakota (8.7% Native American/Other). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Wasta is ranked #245 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wasta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wall (7.9% Native American/Other), Quinn (1.6% Native American/Other), New Underwood (5.3% Native American/Other), Caputa (6.3% Native American/Other), and Cottonwood (16.7% Native American/Other).

Wasta's Multiracial Population

1 residents of Wasta identify as Multiracial, or 1.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wasta roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Dakota (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Wasta is ranked #337 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wasta is less Multiracial than neighboring Wall (6% Multiracial), Quinn (6.3% Multiracial), New Underwood (5.1% Multiracial), Caputa (3.1% Multiracial), and Cottonwood (16.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.