City

Whitehorse, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Dewey County  ·  South Dakota

👥152Population
💰$56,250Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂29.8Median Age
🎓6.2%College Grads▼ 84% below avg
📊31.3%Unemployment▲ 540% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.9% Female 44.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic: 1.3%Race
Hispanic1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
23%
18–24
15%
25–44
18%
45–64
34%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.62
Below Poverty40.1% ▲ 301% above avg
College Grads6.2% ▼ 84% below avg
Unemployment31.3% ▲ 540% above avg
HS Graduate15 (23.1%)
Some College34 (52.3%)
Associates12 (18.5%)
Bachelors4 (6.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 23.1%Some College: 52.3%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 6.2%Edu
HS Grad23.1%
Some College52.3%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors6.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 35.7%Renter: 64.3%Tenure
Owner35.7%
Renter64.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
47%
$50k–$100k
27%
$200k–$300k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,250 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Rent$603/mo
Total Housing Units45
Vacant Units3

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$50k–$75k
50%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
50%
2000+
50%
About Whitehorse, SD

Whitehorse is a city in South Dakota, located in Dewey County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 152 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.8 years.

Economically, Whitehorse is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,250 is below the national average. Approximately 40.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 31.3%, more than double the national average.

The population of Whitehorse is less-educated. 6.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 1.3%.

Whitehorse, SD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Whitehorse
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57661 152 $56,250 $603 31.3% 6.2% 35.7%