Wakpala
Census-designated place in Corson County, South Dakota
Wakpala is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Corson County, South Dakota, with 267 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,726 ft (526 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mobridge, 9.5 miles SE.
- 267residents (2020 Census)
- 1,726 ftelevation · 526 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.1 km²
- 609 / sq mipopulation density
- 57658ZIP code
About Wakpala
Wakpala is an unincorporated community in Corson County, South Dakota, United States, on the west side of the Missouri River, north-northwest of Mobridge. Wakpala is within the boundaries of the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation, and its name loosely translates to "creek" in the Lakota language, with Oak Creek running south on its eastern edge.
As of the 2020 census, Wakpala had a population of 267.
Chief Gall (Piji, Phizí) is buried at Saint Elizabeth Episcopal Cemetery here and Chief Sitting Bull (Tȟatȟáŋka Íyotake) is possibly buried under a concrete bust bearing his name a few miles south of town in the Mobridge area. Sitting Bull was originally buried at Fort Yates, North Dakota, but an effort was made to exhume his bones and rebury him at the present site.
The annual Wakpala Wacipi (dance or powwow) is held on the last weekend in August.
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Living in Wakpala
- Median household income
- $20,938
- Median home value
- $62,500
- Median rent
- $450/mo
- Median age
- 32.8
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Wakpala had 267 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 267 |
|---|---|
| Density | 609 per sq mi (235 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wakpala at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Corson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 267 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.44 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,726 ft (526 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.6594° N, 100.5355° W |
| ZIP code | 57658 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4668140 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wakpala
- Mobridge9.5 mi SE
- Little Eagle12.6 mi W
- Kenel14.0 mi N
- Glenham15.5 mi SE
- McLaughlin17.0 mi NW
- Pollock20.5 mi NE
- Mound City23.0 mi E
- Herreid25.4 mi NE
- Selby26.5 mi SE
- Bullhead27.5 mi W
- Fort Yates, ND29.9 mi N
- Akaska30.3 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Wakpala
What county is Wakpala in?
Wakpala is in Corson County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Wakpala, SD?
267 people lived in Wakpala at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wakpala, SD?
The ZIP code of Wakpala is 57658.
What is the elevation of Wakpala?
1,726 feet (526 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wakpala?
Mobridge (9.5 mi), Little Eagle (12.6 mi), Kenel (14.0 mi), Glenham (15.5 mi), McLaughlin (17.0 mi).
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