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Whitewood

South Dakota · 905 residents · 0.637 sq mi
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Whitewood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,316. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $40,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

905
+7%vs 2000
vs 844 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,421 / sq mi
+7%vs 2000
vs 1,325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.0
−14%vs 2000
vs 35.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7108189251K1K1990201020202024Whitewood
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,316
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,297 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,507
−31%vs 2000
vs $12,247 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.2%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$304
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $463 in 2000
US average: $450
69.4%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.8% in 2000
30.6% rent
1.9
+7%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(792)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(46)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(905)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.8%(61)
7
+25%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.5%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.2%
−9.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.3 min
+47%vs 2000
vs 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Whitewood, South Dakota?

Whitewood, South Dakota has about 905 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Whitewood, South Dakota earns about $21,316 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitewood, South Dakota expensive?

In Whitewood, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $40,800, and the typical rent is about $304 a month.

How educated are people in Whitewood, South Dakota?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Whitewood, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitewood, South Dakota?

About 12.2% of people in Whitewood, 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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