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.
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) |
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 |
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 |