Whitewood, SD Demographics

The total population of Whitewood is estimated to be 875 with 435 males (49.71%) and 440 females (50.29%). There are 5 more females than males in Whitewood.
The median household income in Whitewood was $60,531 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 8,438(16.20%) from $52,093 in 2020. This income is 81.13% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Whitewood sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $82,082. Overall, the median household income for the city of Whitewood stands at $60,531.
In Whitewood, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $32,850 for males and $27,773 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $47,713 for males and $40,759 for females.
In Whitewood, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, White households report a median household income of $61,882, while Two or More Races households have a median household income of $57,288.
In 2022, the population of Whitewood was 927, a 3.58% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Whitewood's population was 895, an increase of 0.90% compared to a population of 887 in 2020.
The median age in Whitewood, SD is 49.5, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 12.76% were under the age of 15, 14.87% aged 15 to 29, 61.04% aged 30 to 64, 10.65% aged 65 to 84, and 0.67% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Whitewood population: 95.67% are White, 0.33% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.33% are some other race and 3.66% are multiracial.