White River, South Dakota

White River: City and seat of Mellette County, South Dakota, United States

About

White River is a city located in the county of Mellette in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 581 and a population density of 1,117 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 586 inhabitants.

The city was created 112 years ago in 1911.

White River locator map
Location of White River on South Dakota map.

Quick Facts about White River

Population : 586 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : South Dakota (United States)
County : Mellette County
Postal code : 57579
Area : 0.52 km2
Named for : White River
Altitude : 2,136 feet / 651 meters
Capital city : White River is capital of Mellette County
Establishment : January 01, 1912 (112 years ago)
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 11:52:28 (3rd December 2024)
Density : 1,127 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 0.85% (2010-2020)
Mellette County South Dakota Incorporated and Unincorporated areas White River Highlighted locator map image
Mellette County South Dakota Incorporated and Unincorporated areas White River Highlighted
Mellette County South Dakota Incorporated and Unincorporated areas White River Highlighted locator map image

Geography

White River is located at 43°34'5"N 100°44'44"W (43.5680500, -100.7454200).

White River map

Demographics

The population of White River increased by 0.85% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 581 - census
2011 587 1.02% estimation process
2012 581 -1.03% estimation process
2013 578 -0.52% estimation process
2014 582 0.69% estimation process
2015 569 -2.28% estimation process
2016 580 1.9% estimation process
2017 576 -0.69% estimation process
2018 568 -1.41% estimation process
2019 574 1.05% estimation process
2020 586 2.05% estimation process

White River zip code is 57579. County name: Mellette, County fips: 46095

People born in White River (1)

American football coach Chester Anderson was born in White River

Schools in White River

College & universities near White River, SD

Code Name City ZIP
219374 Sinte Gleska University Mission (SD) 57555-0105

Post offices near White River

Post Office Name City ZIP
White River Post Office White River (SD) 57579

Other cities in Mellette County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mellette County , SD.

City Name Population Title
Norris 196 Census-designated place in Mellette County, South Dakota
Wood 63 Town in South Dakota, United States of America
Cedar Butte 47 Human settlement in United States of America
Mosher 24 Township in Mellette County, South Dakota