Community Profile

Wall, SD

About Wall, SD

Wall, South Dakota, is the home of entrepreneurs, family businesses and some of the most incredible tourist destinations in the United States. Located in western South Dakota and eastern Pennington County, Wall is a short 45-minute drive from Rapid City, the second largest city in South Dakota. Wall is unique in that it is surrounded by large, family-owned farm and ranch operations but is also home to Wall Drug and the Badlands National Park. Wall’s community members have a solid can-do attitude and mid-western work ethic. There is easy access to interstate, highway, rail and air - every mode of transportation a business may need.

258
Workforce
1.00%
Unemployment Rate
28
Veteran Population
114
Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Business and Workforce

There are 92 businesses in Wall, SD, employing 631 workers and pulling from a labor force of 299 age 16 and above. 41 workers commute into Wall, SD from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

258 residents both live and work in/around Wall, SD. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 17.05% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 265 drive alone, 11 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 10 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 13 residents work from home.

147 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 139 have associates degrees, 98 have bachelor’s degrees, and 16 hold a graduate or professional degree.

711
Population
43.8
Median Age
33
Diversity Index

Population Demographics

As of 2024 the population of Wall, SD is 711. The population is expected to shrink to 707 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.11%.

The median age of Wall, SD residents is 44.

The diversity index of Wall, SD is 32.7, meaning that there is a 33% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

$104,462
Average Household Income
$80,795
Average Disposable Income
395
Housing Units
$472,222
Average Home Value

Housing and Income

The average household income in Wall, SD is $104,462 and projected to be $133,509 in 2029. Per capita income is $49,093, projected to be $63,471 in 2029. 4.36% of households – 31 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,338,895 and the average disposable income is $80,795.

There are 395 housing units in Wall, SD; 234 are owner-occupied, 100 are rented, and 61 are vacant. The average home value is $472,222, with 16 homes built in 2010 or later, and 52 built in 1939 or earlier.