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Whitewood, SD


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Whitewood, South Dakota

Whitewood, South Dakota, in Lawrence county, is 33 miles NW of Rapid City, South Dakota (center to center) and 333 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 844.

The People and Families of Whitewood

In Whitewood, about 58% of adults are married.

Interestingly, Whitewood is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Whitewood had a median family income of $30,859. An unusual characteristic of Whitewood is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Whitewood ($1,000). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Whitewood Housing

About 71% of housing units in Whitewood are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Whitewood, 88% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

Comparative Profile of Whitewood, SD

Comparing Whitewood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Senior Citizens53
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men42
Female Share of the Population21
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size69
Portion of People Married67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults51
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times61
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built78
People Living Alone63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Rents51
Affordability of Property Taxes44
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