Wasta, South Dakota
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History
A post office called Wasta has been in operation since 1907.[2] Wasta is a name derived from the Dakota word "wašté", meaning "good".[3][4]
Geography
Wasta sits along Interstate 90 in the western part of South Dakota.[5]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., all land.[6]
Climate
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Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1940 | 153 | — | |
| 1950 | 144 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 196 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 127 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 99 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 82 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 75 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 80 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 65 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
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2010 census
As of the census[9] of 2010, there were 80 people, 36 households, and 20 families living in the town. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 46 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the town was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
There were 36 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.4% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.90.
The median age in the town was 40.5 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 22.6% were from 45 to 64; and 21.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 52.5% male and 47.5% female.
2000 census
As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 75 people, 35 households, and 19 families living in the town. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 46 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the town was 98.67% White and 1.33% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.33% of the population.
There were 35 households, out of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.7% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.63.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 123.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $26,375, and the median income for a family was $26,250. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,888. There were 17.6% of families and 15.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including 38.1% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.
Education
The school district is Wall School District 51-5.[11]
In popular culture
The Redwood Motel in Wasta was used extensively as a filming site for the movie Thunderheart.[12]
References
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