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Waubay School District 18-3
Waubay School District 18-3 is a unified school district in South Dakota with a community population of 1,170. The median household income is $53,864 and the median age is 45.2.
1,170
Population
7
People / sq mi
$53,864
Median Income
45.2
Median Age
Waubay School District 18-3 covers 180 sq mi of land at 6.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 68.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 53.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$53,864
Median Household Income
$29,976
Per Capita Income
17.0%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$165,400
Median Home Value
$607
Median Rent
78.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
85.3%
High School+
16.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Waubay School District 18-3 serves a community with a population of 1,170 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in South Dakota.
The median household income in Waubay School District 18-3 is $53,864, with a per capita income of $29,976. The poverty rate is 17.0%.
Waubay School District 18-3 is 68.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 53.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Waubay School District 18-3, 85.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Waubay School District 18-3 is $165,400, with a median rent of $607. The homeownership rate is 78.7%.
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Data for Waubay School District 18-3 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4676680).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.