1,062Population
$11,326Median HH Income▼ 85% below avg
22.2Median Age
68.6%Unemployment▲ 1302% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.2%
Female 39.8% ♀
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic4.4%
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 22.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 8.50 |
| Below Poverty | 96.8% ▲ 868% above avg |
| Unemployment | 68.6% ▲ 1302% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 149 (56.7%) |
| Some College | 49 (18.6%) |
| Associates | 65 (24.7%) |
Education
HS Grad56.7%
Some College18.6%
Associates24.7%
Housing & Income
Housing Tenure
Owner64.0%
Renter36.0%
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $11,326 ▼ 85% below avg |
|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 143 |
| Vacant Units | 18 |
Income Distribution
Employment & Commute
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Housing Stock
Year Built
About Wounded Knee, SD
Wounded Knee is a city in South Dakota, located in Oglala Lakota County County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,062 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 22.2 years.
Economically, Wounded Knee is a lower-income community. The median household income of $11,326 is well below the national average. Approximately 96.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 68.6%, more than double the national average.
Wounded Knee, SD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Dakota.
ZIP Codes in Wounded Knee
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57794 | 1,062 | $11,326 | — | — | 68.6% | 0.0% | 64.0% |