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West Central School District 49-7
West Central School District 49-7 is a unified school district in South Dakota with a community population of 7,114. The median household income is $101,425 and the median age is 39.4.
7,114
Population
44
People / sq mi
$101,425
Median Income
39.4
Median Age
West Central School District 49-7 covers 162 sq mi of land at 43.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 69.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$101,425
Median Household Income
$44,164
Per Capita Income
2.8%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$290,600
Median Home Value
$925
Median Rent
85.2%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
97.7%
High School+
33.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
West Central School District 49-7 serves a community with a population of 7,114 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in South Dakota.
The median household income in West Central School District 49-7 is $101,425, with a per capita income of $44,164. The poverty rate is 2.8%.
West Central School District 49-7 is 93.7% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 69.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In West Central School District 49-7, 97.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in West Central School District 49-7 is $290,600, with a median rent of $925. The homeownership rate is 85.2%.
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Data for West Central School District 49-7 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4631710).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.