Western South Dakota News

Of the 130 people living in Wasta in 2019, 52.3 percent (68) were women and 47.7 percent (62) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Western South Dakota News.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by a ratio of 48-to-32. In the 65 and over age range, there were 10 females and 10 males.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Sex and age range	Estimated number	Percent of total
Males 18 and over	32	24.6
Females 18 and over	48	36.9
Males 65 and over	10	7.7
Females 65 and over	10	7.7

Source: US Census Bureau