Whitehorse, South Dakota facts for kids
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Whitehorse, South Dakota
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CDP
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Location in Dewey County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| Counties | Dewey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km2) |
| • Land | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,706 ft (520 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 106 |
| • Density | 52.2/sq mi (20.4/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393856 |
Whitehorse is a small community in Dewey County, South Dakota, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not a formally organized town. In 2020, about 106 people lived there.
About the Name Whitehorse
The community of Whitehorse gets its name from a Native American chieftain. This chieftain was an important leader in the area's history.
Geography of Whitehorse
Whitehorse is located in South Dakota. The area is entirely land, with no large bodies of water. It covers about 2.7 square miles (6.9 square kilometers). The community uses the ZIP code 57661 for mail.
People of Whitehorse
In the year 2000, there were 141 people living in Whitehorse. Most of the people living there were Native American. A small number of residents were White or from two or more races.
There were 37 households in Whitehorse. Many of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 3 to 4 people.
The population of Whitehorse is quite young. In 2000, over half of the people were under 18 years old. The average age was 16 years.
