Whitewood, SD

Census Place

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2023 Population

746

14.7% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Thune

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Rounds

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

43.9

6.99% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

7.28%

16.7% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$67,250

3.93% 1-year decline

2023 Employed Population

395

24.8% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Whitewood, SD had a population of 746 people with a median age of 43.9 and a median household income of $67,250. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Whitewood, SD declined from 875 to 746, a −14.7% decrease and its median household income declined from $70,000 to $67,250, a −3.93% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Whitewood, SD are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (7.64%), White (Hispanic) (2.41%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.07%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.07%).

None of the households in Whitewood, 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 Whitewood, SD are U.S. citizens.

Most people in Whitewood, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Whitewood, SD was 3 cars per household.

United States South Dakota Lawrence County, SD Spearfish, SD West South Dakota--Rapid City PUMA, SD

Population & Diversity

Whitewood, SD is home to a population of 746 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.268% of Whitewood, SD residents were born outside of the country (2 people).

In 2023, there were 11.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (655 people) in Whitewood, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 57 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 18 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

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

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Whitewood, SD

White (Non-Hispanic)
655 ± 183
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
57 ± 56.3
White (Hispanic)
18 ± 27

3.49%

Hispanic Population

26 people

3.49% of the people in Whitewood, SD are hispanic (26 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Whitewood, 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.

Foreign-Born Population

0.268%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2 people

0.571%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5 people

As of 2023, 0.268% of Whitewood, SD residents (2 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Whitewood, SD was 0.571%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Whitewood, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
16 ± 19
Vietnam
14 ± 19
Korea
2 ± 10

Whitewood, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.14 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Whitewood, SD employs 395 people. The largest industries in Whitewood, SD are Health Care & Social Assistance (74 people), Accommodation & Food Services (50 people), and Retail Trade (46 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($81,875), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($75,000), and Public Administration ($55,625).

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

395

2023 Value

± 90

−24.8%

1 Year decline

± 40.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Whitewood, SD declined at a rate of −24.8%, from 525 employees to 395 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Whitewood, SD, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (46 people), Sales & Related Occupations (40 people), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (36 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Whitewood, 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

395

2023 Value

± 90

−24.8%

1 Year decline

± 40.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Whitewood, SD declined at a rate of −24.8%, from 525 employees to 395 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Whitewood, SD, are Health Care & Social Assistance (74 people), Accommodation & Food Services (50 people), and Retail Trade (46 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Whitewood, SD, though some of these residents may live in Whitewood, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,692

Median earning men ± $8,597

$31,016

Median earning women ± $6,856

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($75,000), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($63,333), and Public Administration ($58,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($51,806), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($27,500), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($26,667).

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

People in Whitewood, SD have an average commute time of 22.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Whitewood, SD is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Rent vs Own

78.4%

Homeownership

2023

71.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 78.4% of the housing units in Whitewood, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.8%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Whitewood, 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.

$67,250

Median Household Income

± $11,352

287

Number of Households

± 66

In 2023, the median household income of the 287 households in Whitewood, SD declined from $67,250 from the previous year's value of $70,000.

The following chart displays the households in Whitewood, 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 Whitewood, 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 (73.1%)
Carpooled (13.8%)
Walked (7.95%)

In 2023, 73.1% of workers in Whitewood, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.8%) and those who walked to work (7.95%).

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

22.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Whitewood, SD have a shorter commute time (22.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.94% of the workforce in Whitewood, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.28% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Whitewood, SD (54 out of 742 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 16 - 17, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Males 45 - 54.

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

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

87.7% of the population of Whitewood, SD has health coverage, with 41.8% on employee plans, 19.8% on Medicaid, 10.7% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 2.28% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lawrence County, SD see 1093 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.76% decrease from the previous year (1124 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1635 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 467 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,093 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lawrence County, SD

Primary care physicians in Lawrence County, SD see an average of 1,093 patients per year. This represents a 2.76% decrease from the previous year (1,124 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lawrence County, SD in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 14.5% between 18 and 34 years, 46.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.3%

Uninsured

41.8%

Employer Coverage

19.8%

Medicaid

10.7%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

2.28%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Whitewood, SD declined by 6.17% from 13.1% to 12.3%.

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

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