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White Horse

South Dakota · 234 residents · 3.16 sq mi
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Population has grown 30% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 22.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 62.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 22.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
6% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
234
+30%since 2000
from 180 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
74 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
22.2
+28%since 2000
from 17.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1181612042472901990201020202024White Horse
2024238
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$5,971
−14%since 2000
from $6,963 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
62.4%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 41.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance37.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services33.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$322
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $182 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
6.5%
−21.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
93.5% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(2)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(234)
Diversity Score3.1%(7)
Diversity Score
3
−94%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: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.6%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
50.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−28.5 ptssince 2011
from 32.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
18.4%
−24.0 ptssince 2011
from 42.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
30.8%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
Female
69.2%
+38.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.6%
−57.3 ptssince 2013
from 73.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Horse, South Dakota?

White Horse, South Dakota has about 234 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is White Horse, South Dakota expensive?

In White Horse, South Dakota, the typical rent is about $322 a month.

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 62.4% 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 47 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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