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Wagner, SD
City in Charles Mix County, South Dakota.
Population
1,529
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
823
ZIP codes
0
Wagner and its ZIP codes
Wagner at a glance
- Wagner is about 69 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 53rd among 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- The median household income is $47,462, 37% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,000 (47% below South Dakota) and median rent is $684 a month.
Local data for Wagner, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wagner, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,462
Poverty rate
15.7%
Median home value
$136,000
Median rent
$684/mo
Homeownership
55.5%
Bachelor's or higher
22.6%
Median age
34.3
Average commute
12.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (295), Irish Americans (88), Mexican Americans (51).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Charles Mix County. PPP loans are for Wagner.
Unemployment rate
1.6%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,931
3,461 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,278
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$104M
FY 2026, $11,045 per person
How people get to work
Wagner, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled13.4%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked4.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.9%
Average one-way commute: 12.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wagner, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
856
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 13°F
26.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wagner, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
17.4%
U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts
Smoking
22.3%
U.S. 12.8% +9.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
Cities near Wagner
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DanteTown | 5.8 mi | 0.5 |
| RaviniaTown | 7.9 mi | 0.2 |
| MartyCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 3.2 |
| Clearfield ColonyCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Greenwood ColonyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| PickstownTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| AvonCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Lakeview ColonyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| Lake AndesCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| DelmontCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Gross, NEVillage | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| ArmourCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| Monowi, NEVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Verdel, NEVillage | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| Lynch, NEVillage | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| TrippCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wagner, SD in?
- Wagner is in Charles Mix County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Wagner, SD?
- About 1,529 people live in Wagner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wagner?
- Nearby places include Dante (5.8 mi), Ravinia (7.9 mi), Marty (8.9 mi), Clearfield Colony (8.9 mi), Greenwood Colony (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023