Whitewood, South Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Whitewood, South Dakota
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Railroad in Whitewood
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Location in Lawrence County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Lawrence |
| Incorporated | 1888 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.64 sq mi (1.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.64 sq mi (1.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,655 ft (1,114 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 879 |
| • Density | 1,379.91/sq mi (532.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
57793
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-71580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1262710 |
Whitewood is a small city in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States. In 2020, about 879 people lived there.
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Discovering Whitewood's Past
Whitewood became an official city in 1888. This happened when the Chicago and North Western Railway built its tracks to this spot. The city got its name from a nearby stream called Whitewood Creek.
Where is Whitewood?
Whitewood is located in South Dakota. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.64 square miles (1.65 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The city uses the ZIP code 57793 for mail. It also has a special code, 71580, used by the government.
How Many People Live Here?
This section shows how the number of people living in Whitewood has changed over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 443 | — | |
| 1900 | 311 | −29.8% | |
| 1910 | 390 | 25.4% | |
| 1920 | 339 | −13.1% | |
| 1930 | 392 | 15.6% | |
| 1940 | 267 | −31.9% | |
| 1950 | 304 | 13.9% | |
| 1960 | 470 | 54.6% | |
| 1970 | 689 | 46.6% | |
| 1980 | 821 | 19.2% | |
| 1990 | 891 | 8.5% | |
| 2000 | 844 | −5.3% | |
| 2010 | 927 | 9.8% | |
| 2020 | 879 | −5.2% | |
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People in 2010
In 2010, there were 927 people living in Whitewood. These people lived in 374 homes. About 232 of these homes were families.
Most people in Whitewood were White (91.9%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 2.5% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (33.4%) had children under 18 living there. The average home had about 2.44 people. The average family had about 3.05 people.
The average age of people in Whitewood was 38.8 years old. About 26.9% of residents were under 18. About 14.1% were 65 or older. The city had slightly more males (50.6%) than females (49.4%).
Schools in Whitewood
Children in Whitewood go to schools that are part of the Meade School District 46-1.
See also
In Spanish: Whitewood (Dakota del Sur) para niños
