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Whitehorse

South Dakota · 162 residents · 2.737 sq mi
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Whitehorse has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 29.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 32.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
18% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
162
+15%since 2000
from 141 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
59 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 52 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.0
+82%since 2000
from 15.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
941301672032392000201020202024Whitehorse
2024162
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,250
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,658
+65%since 2000
from $8,266 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.1%
−24.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
+11%since 2010
from 0.333 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction27.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$616
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
81.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−68.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(4)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other98.8%(160)
Diversity Score3%(5)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% 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

Average commute
29.7 min
−1%since 2000
from 30.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+37.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% 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%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.1%
+8.1 ptssince 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%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
31.1%
+22.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.9%
+26.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
38.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
43.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−53.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
45.1%
−18.4 ptssince 2013
from 63.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.7%
+43.2 ptssince 2017
from 40.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitehorse, South Dakota?

Whitehorse, South Dakota has about 162 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitehorse, South Dakota?

The typical household in Whitehorse, South Dakota earns about $59,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitehorse, South Dakota expensive?

In Whitehorse, South Dakota, the typical rent is about $616 a month.

How educated are people in Whitehorse, South Dakota?

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

What is the poverty rate in Whitehorse, South Dakota?

About 32.1% of people in Whitehorse, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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