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Waubay city, SD

ZIP 57273 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 57273

57273 has a population of 1,226 with a median age of 42.5 yrs (45.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
59.0%-4% vs US avg
x
Black
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.7%-89% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Other / Two+
40.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
29.0%+32% vs US avg
x
18–64
48.1%-22% vs US avg
x
65+
22.8%+40% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
7.0%-37% vs US avg
x
High school
37.0%+41% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.6%+9% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
24.4%-28% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
47.3%-2% vs US avg
x
Never married
33.3%-2% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.0%+36% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.4%
x
Diversity Index
49/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
21.9%+91% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
12.5%+109% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.2%-17% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.4%-45% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
23.4%+303% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
NorwegianGermanPolish

Health & Community Indicators in 57273

Poverty Rate
21.9%+91% vs US avg
x
Veterans
12.5%+109% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
4.4%-45% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.2%-17% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
14.5%+82% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
23.4%+303% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,226
Median age42.5
Poverty rate21.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White59.0%
Hispanic0.0%
Black0.2%
Asian0.7%
Foreign-born0.0%