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White Lake

South Dakota · 394 residents · 0.405 sq mi
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White Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,857. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $57,000. With a median age of 53.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

394
−3%since 2000
from 405 in 2000
1990 – 2025
973 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,000 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
53.2
+9%since 2000
from 48.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
3623924234544841990201020202024White Lake
2024469
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,857
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$28,251
+117%since 2000
from $13,034 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
7.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing7%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$57,000
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$394
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $1,124
77.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
22.6% rent
1.0
+2%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(398)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(367)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10%(40)
10
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
3.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
+13%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
83.3%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
2.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
63.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
25.3%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

51.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
49.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
4.0%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Lake, South Dakota?

White Lake, South Dakota has about 394 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in White Lake, South Dakota earns about $57,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White Lake, South Dakota expensive?

In White Lake, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $57,000, and the typical rent is about $394 a month.

How educated are people in White Lake, South Dakota?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in White Lake, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 7.3% of people in White Lake, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has White Lake, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, White Lake, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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