Wasta, SD Demographics

A map of Wasta's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	58	59	82.9%	90.8%
Multiracial	7	1	10.0%	1.5%
Native American/Other	3	1	4.3%	1.5%
Hispanic	2	3	2.9%	4.6%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	1.5%

Wasta, South Dakota has an estimated population of 70, an increase from the 65 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.9% White, 10.0% Multiracial, 4.3% Native American/Other, 2.9% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wasta, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wasta has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than South Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Wasta, that probability was 17.3% in 2020 and 30.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wasta is ranked the 349th most populous place in South Dakota, out of 485 places. 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 was ranked the 371st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wasta's White Population

58 residents of Wasta, or 82.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wasta is slightly higher than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Wasta ranks 223rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wasta's White population has declined by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of Wasta's population has decreased from 90.8% to 82.9%.

Wasta is more White than neighboring Wall (66.9% White), and Quinn (79.2% White). Wasta is less White than neighboring New Underwood (83.1% White), Caputa (100% White), and Cottonwood (100% White).

Wasta's Black Population

0 residents of Wasta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wasta is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Wasta ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wasta's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Wasta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Wasta is less Black than neighboring Wall (2.6% Black).

Wasta's Asian Population

0 residents of Wasta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wasta is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Wasta ranks 25th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wasta's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Wasta's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Wasta is less Asian than neighboring Wall (1.8% Asian).

Wasta's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Wasta, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wasta is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Wasta ranks 105th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wasta's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Wasta's population has decreased from 4.6% to 2.9%.

Wasta is more Hispanic than neighboring Caputa (0% Hispanic), and Cottonwood (0% Hispanic). Wasta is less Hispanic than neighboring Wall (17.4% Hispanic), Quinn (20.8% Hispanic), and New Underwood (10% Hispanic).

Wasta's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Wasta, or 4.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wasta is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Wasta ranks 245th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wasta's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wasta's population has increased from 1.5% to 4.3%.

Wasta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wall (1.9% Native American/Other), Quinn (0% Native American/Other), New Underwood (2.8% Native American/Other), Caputa (0% Native American/Other), and Cottonwood (0% Native American/Other).

Wasta's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Wasta, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wasta is higher than in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Wasta ranks 337th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wasta's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 600.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Wasta's population has increased from 1.5% to 10.0%.

Wasta is more Multiracial than neighboring Wall (9.5% Multiracial), Quinn (0% Multiracial), New Underwood (4.1% Multiracial), Caputa (0% Multiracial), and Cottonwood (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.