Central South Dakota News

Of the 811 people living in Wessington Springs in 2020, 51 percent (414) were women and 49 percent (397) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Central South Dakota News.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 39. In the 65 and over age range, there were 193 females and 160 males.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Sex and age range	Estimated number	Percent of total
Males 18 and over	150	18.5
Females 18 and over	189	23.3
Males 65 and over	160	19.7
Females 65 and over	193	23.8

Source: US Census Bureau