White River, SD

Census Place

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2023 Population

712

4.55% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Thune

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Rounds

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

27.9

0.722% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

31.4%

9.66% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$80,625

2023 Median Property Value

$59,800

4.91% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

280

2.56% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, White River, SD had a population of 712 people with a median age of 27.9 and a median household income of $80,625. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of White River, SD grew from 681 to 712, a 4.55% increase and its median household income N/A from N/A to $80,625, a N/A% N/A.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in White River, SD are American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (54.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (31.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (13.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.702%), and White (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in White River, SD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in White River, SD are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in White River, SD was $59,800, and the homeownership rate was 53.8%.

Most people in White River, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.5 minutes. The average car ownership in White River, SD was 3 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

White River, SD is home to a population of 712 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 0% of White River, SD residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

In 2023, there were 1.7 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (386 people) in White River, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 227 White (Non-Hispanic) and 94 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of White River, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in White River, SD was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in White River, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in White River, SD

American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
386 ± 226
White (Non-Hispanic)
227 ± 79
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
94 ± 80.6

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in White River, SD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for South Dakota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,032 ± 1,350 people
Guatemala
2,803 ± 1,298 people
Ethiopia
2,418 ± 1,206 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,032 South Dakota residents, followed by Guatemala with 2,803 and Ethiopia with 2,418.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
10 ± 18
Gulf War (1990s)
4 ± 12
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 17

White River, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of White River, SD employs 280 people. The largest industries in White River, SD are Health Care & Social Assistance (84 people), Accommodation & Food Services (72 people), and Construction (44 people), and the highest paying industries are Educational Services ($48,864), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($47,500), and Construction ($40,750).

Males in South Dakota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,552. The income inequality in South Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.438, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

280

2023 Value

± 105

2.56%

1 Year growth

± 52.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in White River, SD grew at a rate of 2.56%, from 273 employees to 280 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in White River, SD, are Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (45 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (44 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (35 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of White River, SD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

280

2023 Value

± 105

2.56%

1 Year growth

± 52.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in White River, SD grew at a rate of 2.56%, from 273 employees to 280 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in White River, SD, are Health Care & Social Assistance (84 people), Accommodation & Food Services (72 people), and Construction (44 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of White River, SD, though some of these residents may live in White River, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,625

Median earning men ± $20,803

$29,732

Median earning women ± $30,789

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($61,875) and Construction ($42,125).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,893).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.37%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 450k people employed in South Dakota. This represents a 2.37% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.96%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Dakota.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.574% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.482% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (206k), Some college (148k), and Bachelors Degree (133k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in White River, SD was $59,800 in 2023, which is 0.197 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $57,000 to $59,800, a 4.91% increase. The homeownership rate in White River, SD is 53.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in White River, SD have an average commute time of 17.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in White River, SD is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$59,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$32,542

$107

Median Property Taxes

±$49

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In White River, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in White River, SD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

53.8%

Homeownership

2023

61%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 53.8% of the housing units in White River, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 48.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in White River, SD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9403

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in White River, SD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$80,625

Median Household Income

± $48,071

199

Number of Households

± 64

In 2023, the median household income of the 199 households in White River, SD N/A $80,625 from the previous year's value of N/A.

The following chart displays the households in White River, SD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for White River, SD is from South Dakota.

0.438

2022 Wage GINI in South Dakota

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in South Dakota

In 2022, the income inequality in South Dakota was 0.438 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.26% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Dakota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (67.1%)
Carpooled (22.9%)
Walked (5%)

In 2023, 67.1% of workers in White River, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (22.9%) and those who walked to work (5%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in White River, SD have a shorter commute time (17.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in White River, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in White River, SD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in White River, SD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in White River, SD have 3 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

31.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in White River, SD (196 out of 624 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in White River, SD is Native American, followed by Two Or More and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

68.2% of the population of White River, SD has health coverage, with 19.4% on employee plans, 34.2% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 2.25% on non-group plans, and 1.35% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31.5% under 18 years, 23.9% between 18 and 34 years, 30.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 14% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

31.8%

Uninsured

19.4%

Employer Coverage

34.2%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

2.25%

Non-Group

1.35%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in White River, SD declined by 7.13% from 34.3% to 31.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in White River, SD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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