Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Wasta had an population of 82 people. This is an increase of 2.5% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 9.33% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Wasta had a population of 80 people. This makes Wasta the county's 12th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 80 people, the population of Wasta increased 6.67% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 75 people).
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Wasta. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Wasta.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Wasta. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Wasta.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Wasta. See our Newspapers Page for Wasta.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Wasta ...
Looking for more information about Wasta? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Wasta, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Wasta.
Adding Wasta to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Wasta in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found (so far) for Wasta was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Wasta post office opened in 1907.
If you're interested in how the shape of South Dakota's counties, including Pennington, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>
The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Wasta. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The elevation is an estimate for the area around Wasta - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<5>
ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a town (such as Wasta). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Wasta or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
<6>
While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<7>
A copy of the Blevins & Helbock Post Office list with background information can be found at: