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Whitewood

South Dakota · 844 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 $29,297. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

844
−7%since 1990
from 905 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,325 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 1,421 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.9
+16%since 1990
from 31.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7108189251K1K1990201020202024Whitewood
2024912
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,297
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,316 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,247
+44%since 1990
from $8,507 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.8%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$463
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $304 in 1990
US average: $602
71.8%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 69.4% in 1990
28.2% rent
1.8
−7%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(905)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.8%(61)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(792)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.4%(46)
5
−20%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.9%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 71.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
−32%since 1990
from 23.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 844 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Whitewood, South Dakota earns about $29,297 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 $52,300, and the typical rent is about $463 a month.

How educated are people in Whitewood, South Dakota?

About 12.2% 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 17.8% of people in Whitewood, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitewood, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitewood, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 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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