Whitewood is a city located in Lawrence County South Dakota. Whitewood has a 2024 population of 961. Whitewood is currently growing at a rate of 1.91% annually and its population has increased by 8.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 888 in 2020.
The average household income in Whitewood is $77,060 with a poverty rate of 7.28%. The median age in Whitewood is 43.9 years: 40.8 years for males, and 48.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Whitewood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 673 | 90.21% |
| Two or more races | 65 | 8.71% |
| Native American | 8 | 1.07% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 287 | 2.53 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Married | 144 | 3.31 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
| Non Family | 117 | 1.34 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Female | 22 | 3.64 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Male | 4 | 3.5 | 100 | 0 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
78.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 78 | 14.21% |
| Associates Degree | 51 | 9.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 72 | 13.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 27 | 4.92% |
| High School Graduate | 206 | 37.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 1.46% |
| Some College | 107 | 19.49% |
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 | 501 | 431 | 87 |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 30 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 18 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 86.03%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 31.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,250 | $60,938 | $52,083 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,000 | $0 | $58,000 |
| High School Graduate | $30,250 | $47,778 | $25,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $58,750 | $68,125 | $46,667 |
| Overall | $40,625 | $52,833 | $31,184 |
| Some College | $31,806 | $55,833 | $28,594 |
$40,625
Average Earnings
$52,833
Average Male
$31,184
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.73% of Whitewood residents speak only English, while 1.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 651 | 43 | 6.61% |
| Native | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| Multiple | 65 | 3 | 4.62% |
7.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.79%
Male Poverty Rate
6.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Whitewood is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Whitewood is Multiple, with 4.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.68% |
| Some College | 3.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.81% |
| Female Employed | 1.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,969 | $85,370 |
| Households | $67,250 | $77,060 |
| Married Families | $85,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,208 | $62,563 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.5%
Male Marriage Rate
45.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
38
Number of Veterans
38
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| Vietnam | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 6.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
55.5%
Born in Whitewood
99.73%
Native Born
0.27%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.27%
Naturalized
99.73% of Whitewood residents were born in the United States, with 55.5% 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 | 1,053 | 19 | 1.84% |
| 2028 | 1,034 | 18 | 1.77% |
| 2027 | 1,016 | 18 | 1.8% |
| 2026 | 998 | 19 | 1.94% |
| 2025 | 979 | 18 | 1.87% |
| 2024 | 961 | 18 | 1.91% |
| 2023 | 943 | 13 | 1.4% |
| 2022 | 930 | 33 | 3.68% |
| 2021 | 897 | 9 | 1.01% |
| 2020 | 888 | -94 | -9.57% |
| 2019 | 982 | 10 | 1.03% |
| 2018 | 972 | 7 | 0.73% |
| 2017 | 965 | 15 | 1.58% |
| 2016 | 950 | 17 | 1.82% |
| 2015 | 933 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 935 | -15 | -1.58% |
| 2013 | 950 | 14 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 936 | 4 | 0.43% |
| 2011 | 932 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2010 | 931 | 0 | 0% |