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Wounded Knee (SD) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Wounded Knee, South Dakota

StateSouth Dakota
Land Area (mi²)1.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)336.4/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.55% (-2)
Growth Since 202082.74% (163)
Rank in State173th
Rank in Country21082th

The population of Wounded Knee, SD in 2022 is estimated to be 360. This is a decrease of -0.55% (-2 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Wounded Knee by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Wounded Knee by Age

Wounded Knee Population Pyramid 2022
Wounded Knee Median Age
26.4
Total
11.9
Male
50.5
Female
Wounded Knee Sex Ratio
77.16%
152
Male
22.84%
45
Female
Wounded Knee Age Dependency Ratio
0
Old Age Dependency Ratio
91.3
Child Dependency Ratio
Wounded Knee Adults
103
Adults
(0 of whom are seniors) in Wounded Knee.

Population of Wounded Knee by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Wounded Knee

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 100%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 100%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 100%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Wounded Knee

While the overall poverty rate of Wounded Knee is 100%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (100%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (100%).

Poverty Rate of Wounded Knee by Employment Status and Sex

0%
Female Employed
100%
Female Unemployed
0%
Male Employed
100%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Wounded Knee by Education

100%
Less Than 9th Grade
100%
High School
100%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Wounded Knee

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Wounded Knee

The most common language spoken in Wounded Knee is Other Languages, with 87.36% of people speaking Other Languages. In addition, 12.64% of people speak Only English, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Wounded Knee by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Wounded Knee, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Wounded Knee by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree00%
Bachelors Degree00%
Associates Degree00%
Some College7875.73%
High School Graduate2423.3%
9th to 12th Grade10.97%
Less Than 9th Grade00%

Employment of Wounded Knee by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Wounded Knee by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
61.2%
Labor Force Participation
0%
Employment Rate
100%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Wounded Knee by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Wounded Knee

Marriage Rates

  • 61.2%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 83.8%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 3.4%

    Female Marriage Rate

Wounded Knee Marriage

In Wounded Knee, 83.8% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 20-34, while males are more likely to be married at age 20-34.

Households and Families of Wounded Knee

Wounded Knee Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Wounded Knee Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
0%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Wounded Knee by Type

2.19
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets