Whitehorse is a CDP located in Dewey County South Dakota. Whitehorse has a 2024 population of 148. Whitehorse is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by -39.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 245 in 2020.
The average household income in Whitehorse is $57,206 with a poverty rate of 17.69%. The median age in Whitehorse is 23.9 years: 24 years for males, and 16.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Whitehorse was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 145 | 98.64% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 1.36% |
| White | 0 | 0% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 36 | 4.08 | 19.4 | 80.6 |
| Married | 21 | 4.24 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Male | 10 | 4.1 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 3 | 4.33 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
3.97
Average Family Size
4.08
Average Household Size
19.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 16 | 22.22% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 25 | 34.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 8.33% |
| Some College | 25 | 34.72% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 70 | 48 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 0%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,375 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,694 | $35,694 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,231 | $36,250 | $33,365 |
| Some College | $32,788 | $0 | $32,788 |
$34,231
Average Earnings
$36,250
Average Male
$33,365
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.12% of Whitehorse residents speak only English, while 5.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 5.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 145 | 24 | 16.55% |
| Multiple | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 100% |
17.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.37%
Male Poverty Rate
12.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Whitehorse is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Whitehorse is Native, with 16.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 100%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.64% |
| Some College | 8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Male Employed | 12.12% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,357 | $45,241 |
| Households | $62,917 | $57,206 |
| Married Families | $70,156 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.3%
Male Marriage Rate
65.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
4
Number of Veterans
4
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 2 | 2.06% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
50%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
87.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%
Employment Rate
30.3%
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
95.92%
Born in Whitehorse
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Whitehorse residents were born in the United States, with 95.92% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 148 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 148 | 1 | 0.68% |
| 2022 | 147 | -80 | -35.24% |
| 2021 | 227 | -18 | -7.35% |
| 2020 | 245 | 83 | 51.23% |
| 2019 | 162 | -16 | -8.99% |
| 2018 | 178 | 23 | 14.84% |
| 2017 | 155 | -13 | -7.74% |
| 2016 | 168 | 6 | 3.7% |
| 2015 | 162 | -1 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 163 | 7 | 4.49% |
| 2013 | 156 | -14 | -8.24% |
| 2012 | 170 | 21 | 14.09% |
| 2011 | 149 | 8 | 5.67% |
| 2010 | 141 | 0 | 0% |