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Whitehorse

South Dakota · 141 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 $27,679. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $9,999. At a median age of 19.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 40.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 19.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
141
Unchangedsince 2000
from 141 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
52 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 52 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
19.8
+25%since 2000
from 15.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
941301672032392000201020202024Whitehorse
2024162
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,679
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,074
−14%since 2000
from $8,266 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
40.1%
−16.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services60%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction17.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$9,999
−85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2019
Median gross rent
$326
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
8.1%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
81.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
−52.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.4
−89%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
2000 – 2019
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(4)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(141)
Diversity Score15.7%(22)
Diversity Score
16
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.4%
+27.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.6%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
71.4%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.1%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
28.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
71.4%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
60.0%
+60.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
35.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−56.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitehorse, South Dakota?

Whitehorse, South Dakota has about 141 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Whitehorse, South Dakota earns about $27,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitehorse, South Dakota expensive?

In Whitehorse, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $9,999, and the typical rent is about $326 a month.

How educated are people in Whitehorse, South Dakota?

About 34.4% 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 40.1% of people in Whitehorse, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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