Whitewood City, South Dakota
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 844 people, 330 households, and 224 families living in the city. The population density was 1303.6 people per square mile (503.32/kmē), it would be the 56th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of South Dakota. There were 356 housing units at an average density of 547.7 per square mile (211.47/kmē). The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males. The median age of the city's population was 35.9 years, the median age of male residents at 35.3 and the median age of female residents at 36.5. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 95.62% White, 0% Black or African American, 2.61% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.54% from two or more races and 0.24% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $29297, it is 160th wealthiest city by median household income in South Dakota. The median income for a family in the city was $30859, making it the 96th poorest city by median family income among the South Dakota. The per capita income for the city was $12247, making it the 79th lowest city by per capita income in South Dakota. The median income is $14745, Males had a median income of $20000 versus $11439 for females.
In 2000, 255 pupils and students, of which 131 are male and 124 are female, 30.21% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 12 nursery or pri school, 23 kindergarten, 132 elementary school, 55 high school and 33 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 844 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 844 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 842 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 839 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 838 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 841 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 845 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 834 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 824 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 845 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 849 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| Kindergarten | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| Elementary school | 64 | 68 | 132 |
| High school | 42 | 13 | 55 |
| College or graduate school | 9 | 24 | 33 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewood city, South Dakota | $29297 | $30859 | $12247 |
| Lawrence County, South Dakota | $31755 | $40501 | $17195 |
| South Dakota, United States | $35282 | $43237 | $17562 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |