Wounded Knee CDP, SD

ZIP 57794 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Wounded Knee CDP, SD (57794)

Median Income

$11,326

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+65

Wealth inflow

Population

1,062

Unemployment

68.6%

64.9pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 65 for ZIP 57794 (Wounded Knee CDP, SD) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

68.6%+1754% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.0%

SNAP Benefits

79.2%+577% vs US avg

N/A

Establishments

N/A

Employees

Public administration

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Education, health care, social44.2%
Public administration55.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 57794 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 277.9%, median income rose 285.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased NaN%.

Median Income

$11,326

-85% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate