White, South Dakota facts for kids
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White, South Dakota
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Location in Brookings County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Brookings |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.87 sq mi (2.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.87 sq mi (2.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,791 ft (546 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 537 |
| • Density | 615.12/sq mi (237.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57276
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-70940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267651 |
White is a small city located in Brookings County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, about 537 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the heart of the state.
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History of White, South Dakota
White was first planned out in 1884. The city was named after W. H. White, who was one of the very first people to settle in the area.
Geography of White
The city of White covers a total area of about 0.99 square miles (2.56 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People in White
The number of people living in White has changed over the years. This table shows how the population has grown and shrunk since 1890.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 137 | — | |
| 1900 | 454 | 231.4% | |
| 1910 | 468 | 3.1% | |
| 1920 | 594 | 26.9% | |
| 1930 | 533 | −10.3% | |
| 1940 | 559 | 4.9% | |
| 1950 | 525 | −6.1% | |
| 1960 | 417 | −20.6% | |
| 1970 | 418 | 0.2% | |
| 1980 | 474 | 13.4% | |
| 1990 | 536 | 13.1% | |
| 2000 | 530 | −1.1% | |
| 2010 | 485 | −8.5% | |
| 2020 | 537 | 10.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2018 Estimate |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 485 people living in White. These people lived in 195 homes, and 121 of these were families. The city had about 489 people for every square mile.
Most of the people living in White in 2010 were White (98.4%). A small number were Asian (0.8%) or from two or more races (0.8%). About 0.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (28.7%) had children under 18 living there. About half of the homes (49.7%) were married couples. The average home had 2.31 people, and the average family had 2.98 people.
The average age of people in White was 41.7 years old. About 23.7% of residents were under 18. About 20.8% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more males (50.1%) than females (49.9%).
Famous People from White
- William L. McKnight: He was a well-known businessman and also a philanthropist. A philanthropist is someone who gives money to good causes to help others.
See also
In Spanish: White (Dakota del Sur) para niños
