Whitewood, South Dakota Population 2022
Whitewood is a city located in Lawrence County South Dakota. Whitewood has a 2020 population of 1,009. Whitewood is currently growing at a rate of 1.00% annually and its population has increased by 7.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 935 in 2010.
The average household income in Whitewood is $69,184 with a poverty rate of 15.85%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $744 per month, and the median house value is $114,400. The median age in Whitewood is 45 years, 42 years for males, and 46.7 years for females.
Whitewood Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Whitewoodwas:
- White: 92.48%
- Two or more races: 3.62%
- Native American: 3.44%
- Other race: 0.45%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,021 | 92.48% |
| Two or More Races | 40 | 3.62% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 3.44% |
| Some Other Race | 5 | 0.45% |
Whitewood Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 454 | 2.32 | 81.1 |
| Married | 208 | 2.97 | 93.3 |
| Non Family | 195 | 1.28 | 71.3 |
| Female | 33 | 3.55 | 66.7 |
| Male | 18 | 3.78 | 72.2 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41 | 5.08% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 67 | 8.30% |
| High School Graduate | 339 | 42.01% |
| Some College | 182 | 22.55% |
| Associates Degree | 56 | 6.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 101 | 12.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 21 | 2.60% |
Whitewood Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 735 | 655 | 116 |
| Hispanic | 39 | 17 | 6 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 13 | 6 |
| Other Race | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 31.58%.
Whitewood Language by Age
Whitewood Language
99.23% of Whitewood residents speak only English, while 0.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.58% of the population.
Whitewood Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 969 | 130 | 13.42% |
| Native | 38 | 28 | 73.68% |
| Multiple | 37 | 16 | 43.24% |
| Other | NaN% |
15.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.51%
Male Poverty Rate
12.87%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Whitewood
The race most likely to be in poverty in Whitewood is Native, with 73.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Whitewood is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.97%.
Whitewood Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
44.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Whitewood Married by Age and Sex
Whitewood Marriage
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 35-44.
Whitewood Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65 | 8.07% |
| Native American | 4 | 20.00% |
Whitewood Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
70.7%
Labor Force Participation
66%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
65.31%
Born in Whitewood
99.18%
Native Born
0.82%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.82%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.18% of Whitewood residents were born in the United States, with 65.31% 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 Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,009 | 10 | 1.00% |
| 2021 | 999 | 10 | 1.01% |
| 2020 | 989 | 10 | 1.02% |
| 2019 | 979 | 10 | 1.03% |
| 2018 | 969 | 8 | 0.83% |
| 2017 | 961 | 12 | 1.26% |
| 2016 | 949 | 16 | 1.71% |
| 2015 | 933 | -3 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 936 | -17 | -1.78% |
| 2013 | 953 | 13 | 1.38% |
| 2012 | 940 | 4 | 0.43% |
| 2011 | 936 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2010 | 935 | 0.00% |