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Whitewood

South Dakota · 879 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 $45,972. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $119,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
879
+4%since 2000
from 844 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,380 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+21%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7108189251K1K1990201020202024Whitewood
2024912
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,972
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,297 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,284
+139%since 2000
from $12,247 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,400
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+45%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(779)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(34)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other3.2%(29)
Diversity Score19.8%(174)
Diversity Score
20
+264%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+74%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 76.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitewood, South Dakota?

Whitewood, South Dakota has about 879 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Whitewood, South Dakota earns about $45,972 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 $119,400, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Whitewood, South Dakota?

About 9.3% 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 14.9% 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 26 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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