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Woonsocket, SD
City in Sanborn County, South Dakota.
Population
759
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
968
ZIP codes
0
Woonsocket and its ZIP codes
Woonsocket at a glance
- Woonsocket is about 81 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,765, 24% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $80,800 (69% below South Dakota) and median rent is $664 a month.
Local data for Woonsocket, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Woonsocket, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,765
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$80,800
Median rent
$664/mo
Homeownership
77.7%
Bachelor's or higher
13.2%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
15.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (306), Irish Americans (96), Norwegian Americans (74).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sanborn County. PPP loans are for Woonsocket.
Unemployment rate
1.5%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,664
626 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,718
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$23.9M
FY 2026, $10,268 per person
How people get to work
Woonsocket, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.6%
- Carpooled1.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.6%
Average one-way commute: 15.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Woonsocket, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
592
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 5°F
24.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Woonsocket, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Woonsocket
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LaneTown | 7.7 mi | 0.5 |
| ForestburgCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.5 |
| AlpenaTown | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| LetcherTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| StorlaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Wessington SpringsCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| ArtesianTown | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| VirgilTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| Upland ColonyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| LoomisCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| HuronCity | 22 mi | 9.7 |
| MorningsideCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| Mount VernonCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| FedoraCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.4 |
| CavourTown | 25 mi | 0.4 |
| MitchellCity | 25 mi | 11.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Woonsocket, SD in?
- Woonsocket is in Sanborn County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Woonsocket, SD?
- About 759 people live in Woonsocket, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Woonsocket?
- Nearby places include Lane (7.7 mi), Forestburg (8.5 mi), Alpena (10 mi), Letcher (12 mi), Storla (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023