Demographics & People — Whitewood, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 746 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,500 |
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| Median Age | 40.1 |
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| Total Households | 287 |
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| Family Households | 170 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 673 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 280 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 186 |
| Irish | 148 |
| Other groups | 126 |
| English | 86 |
| Norwegian | 78 |
| American | 77 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 45 |
| Italian | 31 |
Language
| English Only | 699 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 708 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 47 |
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| Population 18+ | 708 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Whitewood, South Dakota.
