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White Horse

South Dakota · 238 residents · 3.16 sq mi
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White Horse has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,609. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $9,999. At a median age of 7.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 7.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
238
+32%since 2000
from 180 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
75 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
7.5
−57%since 2000
from 17.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1181612042472901990201020202024White Horse
2024238
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,609
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,545 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,479
+7%since 2000
from $6,963 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−31.8 ptssince 2000
from 41.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.122
−43%since 2010
from 0.214 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade48.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance34.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services30.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$9,999
−83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+71.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
34.1%
+34.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
0.3
−81%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(2)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.6%(100)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.5%(25)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.8%(9)
Other85.7%(204)
Diversity Score31.6%(75)
Diversity Score
32
−43%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−15.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−59.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−27.1 ptssince 2011
from 32.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
82.1%
+39.7 ptssince 2011
from 42.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.1%
+48.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
28.2%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
Female
71.8%
+40.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−64.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.2%
−12.3 ptssince 2012
from 16.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 73.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2017
from 0.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.7%
+22.7 ptssince 2016
from 71.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Horse, South Dakota?

White Horse, South Dakota has about 238 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in White Horse, South Dakota?

The typical household in White Horse, South Dakota earns about $39,609 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White Horse, South Dakota expensive?

In White Horse, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $9,999.

How educated are people in White Horse, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in White Horse, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in White Horse, South Dakota?

About 9.6% of people in White Horse, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has White Horse, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, White Horse, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 51 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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