White River is a city located in Mellette County South Dakota. White River has a 2024 population of 512. White River is currently declining at a rate of -1.35% annually and its population has decreased by -4.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 538 in 2020.
The average household income in White River is $59,774 with a poverty rate of 34.77%. The median age in White River is 27.7 years: 22.4 years for males, and 33.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of White River was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 381 | 55.95% |
| White | 224 | 32.89% |
| Two or more races | 71 | 10.43% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.73% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 200 | 3.18 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
| Non Family | 73 | 1.12 | 37 | 63 |
| Married | 48 | 4.29 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 41 | 6.32 | 36.6 | 63.4 |
| Male | 38 | 2.34 | 18.4 | 81.6 |
3.98
Average Family Size
3.18
Average Household Size
48.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 34 | 8.85% |
| Associates Degree | 81 | 21.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 41 | 10.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 0.78% |
| High School Graduate | 135 | 35.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40 | 10.42% |
| Some College | 50 | 13.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 203 | 168 | 44 |
| Native American | 155 | 116 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 26 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,365 | $0 | $48,365 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,458 | $39,464 | $29,792 |
| Some College | $39,900 | $57,981 | $38,068 |
$37,458
Average Earnings
$39,464
Average Male
$29,792
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.5% of White River residents speak only English, while 8.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 8.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 329 | 156 | 47.42% |
| Multiple | 66 | 38 | 57.58% |
| White | 209 | 16 | 7.66% |
34.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
36.9%
Male Poverty Rate
33.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in White River is Multiple, with 57.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in White River is White, with 7.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 83.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 47.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.75% |
| Some College | 17.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.49% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 4.19% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,480 | $55,991 |
| Households | - | $59,774 |
| Married Families | $90,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,813 | $49,522 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
21.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.2%
Male Marriage Rate
19.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
13
Number of Veterans
10
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | 4.93% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 9.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
69.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.4%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Employment Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
83.85%
Born in White River
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of White River residents were born in the United States, with 83.85% having been born in South Dakota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 481 | -6 | -1.23% |
| 2028 | 487 | -6 | -1.22% |
| 2027 | 493 | -7 | -1.4% |
| 2026 | 500 | -6 | -1.19% |
| 2025 | 506 | -6 | -1.17% |
| 2024 | 512 | -7 | -1.35% |
| 2023 | 519 | -7 | -1.33% |
| 2022 | 526 | -6 | -1.13% |
| 2021 | 532 | -6 | -1.12% |
| 2020 | 538 | -42 | -7.24% |
| 2019 | 580 | 9 | 1.58% |
| 2018 | 571 | -9 | -1.55% |
| 2017 | 580 | -3 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 583 | 9 | 1.57% |
| 2015 | 574 | -11 | -1.88% |
| 2014 | 585 | 5 | 0.86% |
| 2013 | 580 | -3 | -0.51% |
| 2012 | 583 | -6 | -1.02% |
| 2011 | 589 | 13 | 2.26% |
| 2010 | 576 | 0 | 0% |