State
Land Area
0.5 sq mi
Density
1,088.6/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.53%
Growth Since 2010
-2.41%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
White River is a city located in South Dakota. With a 2020 population of 567, it is the 110th largest city in South Dakota and the 12781st largest city in the United States. White River is currently declining at a rate of -0.53% annually and its population has decreased by -2.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 581 in 2010. White River reached it's highest population of 587 in 2011. Spanning over 1 miles, White River has a population density of 1,089 people per square mile.
The average household income in White River is $42,994 with a poverty rate of 27.98%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $584 per month, and the median house value is $50,500. The median age in White River is 34.6 years, 39.9 years for males, and 33.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 76.8 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of White River was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 306 | 52.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 271 | 46.17% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 1.70% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 197 | 2.78 | 71.1 |
| Married | 78 | 3.72 | 78.2 |
| Non Family | 74 | 0 | 71.6 |
| Female | 29 | 4.48 | 34.5 |
| Male | 16 | 3.38 | 100 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 5.90% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 27 | 7.24% |
| High School Graduate | 148 | 39.68% |
| Some College | 117 | 31.37% |
| Associates Degree | 13 | 3.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 36 | 9.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 2.68% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 241 | 234 | 46 |
| Native American | 125 | 87 | |
| Hispanic | 11 | 11 | |
| Multiple Races | 7 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.09%.
92.22% of White River residents speak only English, while 7.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 5.97% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 296 | 82 | 27.70% |
| Native | 223 | 59 | 26.46% |
| Multiple | 10 | 7 | 70.00% |
| Hispanic | 67 | 3 | 4.48% |
27.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.08%
Male Poverty Rate
25.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in White River is Multiple, with 70.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in White River is Hispanic, with 4.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.81%.
41.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
35.1%
Female Marriage Rate
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 55-64.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Indian | 8 | 5.84% |
| White | 4 | 1.61% |
60.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.7%
Labor Force Participation
51.2%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
99.49%
Native Born
0.51%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
99.49% of White River residents were born in the United States, with 89.10% having been born in South Dakota. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 567 | -3 | -0.53% |
| 2019 | 570 | -3 | -0.52% |
| 2018 | 573 | -7 | -1.21% |
| 2017 | 580 | -3 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 583 | 12 | 2.10% |
| 2015 | 571 | -12 | -2.06% |
| 2014 | 583 | 4 | 0.69% |
| 2013 | 579 | -2 | -0.34% |
| 2012 | 581 | -6 | -1.02% |
| 2011 | 587 | 11 | 1.91% |
| 2010 | 576 | 0.00% |