White River, South Dakota Population 2022
White River is a city located in Mellette County South Dakota. White River has a 2020 population of 592. White River is currently growing at a rate of 1.02% annually and its population has increased by 2.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 576 in 2010.
The average household income in White River is $46,266 with a poverty rate of 29.23%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $671 per month, and the median house value is $28,800. The median age in White River is 33.2 years, 32.4 years for males, and 33.6 years for females.
White River Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of White Riverwas:
- Native American: 51.51%
- White: 43.98%
- Two or more races: 4.07%
- Black or African American: 0.45%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 342 | 51.51% |
| White | 292 | 43.98% |
| Two or More Races | 27 | 4.07% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.45% |
White River Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 213 | 2.92 | 81.2 |
| Married | 109 | 3.53 | 91.7 |
| Non Family | 55 | 0 | 70.9 |
| Female | 33 | 3.88 | 54.5 |
| Male | 16 | 3.38 | 100 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23 | 5.45% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 33 | 7.82% |
| High School Graduate | 191 | 45.26% |
| Some College | 94 | 22.27% |
| Associates Degree | 29 | 6.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 52 | 12.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 0.00% |
White River Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 278 | 270 | 52 |
| Native American | 136 | 93 | |
| Hispanic | 11 | 11 | |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 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 18.71%.
White River Language by Age
White River Language
93.45% of White River residents speak only English, while 6.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 4.63% of the population.
White River Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 295 | 124 | 42.03% |
| White | 281 | 39 | 13.88% |
| Multiple | 9 | 8 | 88.89% |
| Hispanic | 68 | 3 | 4.41% |
| Other | NaN% |
29.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.77%
Male Poverty Rate
28.79%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in White River
The race most likely to be in poverty in White River is Multiple, with 88.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in White River is Hispanic, with 4.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 60.00%.
White River Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.9%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
Female Marriage Rate
White River Married by Age and Sex
White River Marriage
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 35-44.
White River Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11 | 3.96% |
| Native American | 8 | 4.08% |
White River Veterans by Education
83.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
48.4%
Labor Force Participation
46.8%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
87.35%
Born in White River
99.40%
Native Born
0.60%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.60%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.40% of White River residents were born in the United States, with 87.35% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 592 | 6 | 1.02% |
| 2021 | 586 | 6 | 1.03% |
| 2020 | 580 | 6 | 1.05% |
| 2019 | 574 | 6 | 1.06% |
| 2018 | 568 | -8 | -1.39% |
| 2017 | 576 | -4 | -0.69% |
| 2016 | 580 | 11 | 1.93% |
| 2015 | 569 | -13 | -2.23% |
| 2014 | 582 | 4 | 0.69% |
| 2013 | 578 | -3 | -0.52% |
| 2012 | 581 | -6 | -1.02% |
| 2011 | 587 | 11 | 1.91% |
| 2010 | 576 | 0.00% |