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Wagner, South Dakota
Motto(s): 
"A Going, Growing City"
Location in Charles Mix County and the state of South Dakota
Location in Charles Mix County and the state of South Dakota
Country United States
State South Dakota
County Charles Mix
Incorporated 1907
Area
 • Total 1.90 sq mi (4.92 km2)
 • Land 1.89 sq mi (4.90 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
1,447 ft (441 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,490
 • Density 818.52/sq mi (316.01/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
57380
Area code(s) 605
FIPS code 46-68020
GNIS feature ID 1258781

Wagner is a city in Charles Mix County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 1,490 at the 2020 census. The city is served by Wagner Municipal Airport.

History

Wagner was founded in 1900. The town was incorporated in 1907, and was named for Walt Wagner, local postmaster.

Geography

Wagner is located at 43°4′49″N 98°17′41″W / 43.08028°N 98.29472°W / 43.08028; -98.29472 (43.080349, -98.294799).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.05 square miles (5.31 km2), of which 2.04 square miles (5.28 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 964
1920 1,236 28.2%
1930 1,420 14.9%
1940 1,319 −7.1%
1950 1,528 15.8%
1960 1,586 3.8%
1970 1,655 4.4%
1980 1,453 −12.2%
1990 1,462 0.6%
2000 1,675 14.6%
2010 1,566 −6.5%
2020 1,490 −4.9%
U.S. Decennial Census
2018 Estimate

2010 census

At the 2010 census, there were 1,566 people, 639 households and 367 families living in the city. The population density was 767.6 inhabitants per square mile (296.4/km2). There were 726 housing units at an average density of 355.9 per square mile (137.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 54.7% White, 0.2% African American, 40.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.

There were 639 households, of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.2% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.6% were non-families. 39.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 3.20.

The median age was 42.8 years. 27.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.5% were from 25 to 44; 23.3% were from 45 to 64; and 24.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Wagner has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.

Climate data for Wagner, South Dakota
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) −1
(31)
2
(36)
9
(48)
17
(63)
23
(74)
29
(84)
33
(91)
32
(89)
26
(79)
19
(66)
8
(47)
2
(35)
17
(62)
Average low °C (°F) −13
(9)
−10
(14)
−4
(24)
2
(36)
8
(47)
14
(58)
17
(63)
16
(61)
11
(51)
4
(39)
−4
(25)
−10
(14)
3
(37)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 18
(0.7)
23
(0.9)
41
(1.6)
69
(2.7)
89
(3.5)
97
(3.8)
71
(2.8)
69
(2.7)
64
(2.5)
43
(1.7)
25
(1)
20
(0.8)
630
(24.7)
Source: Weatherbase

See also

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