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White River

South Dakota · 581 residents · 0.521 sq mi
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White River has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,321. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $36,400. Households here earn about 41% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
581
−3%since 2000
from 598 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,115 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,148 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+9%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4245025816607381990201020202024White River
2024606
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,321
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,706
+38%since 2000
from $12,794 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$36,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.2%
−43.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
33.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+20%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(306)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(6)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(33)
2010
White, non-Hispanic48.5%(282)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(12)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other48.8%(284)
Diversity Score65.8%(382)
Diversity Score
66
+1101%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.0 min
−13%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
57.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
16.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
20.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
58.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.3%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White River, South Dakota?

White River, South Dakota has about 581 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in White River, South Dakota earns about $27,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White River, South Dakota expensive?

In White River, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $36,400, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in White River, South Dakota?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in White River, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 16.7% of people in White River, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has White River, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, White River, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 71 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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