Уайт-Ривер, Южная Дакота: История и Население

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White River (Lakota: Makhízita wakpá; "White Dirt River") is a city in and the county seat of Mellette County. South Dakota, United States. The population was 533 at the 2020 census.

White River was founded as the seat of the newly formed Mellette County in 1911. The town was named after the White River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.52 square miles (1 km2), all land.

As of the census of 2010, there were 581 people, 211 households, and 135 families residing in the city. The population density was There were 245 housing units at an average density of The racial makeup of the city was 48.9% White, 0.3% African American, 40.6% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 9.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population. There were 211 households, of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.4% were married couples living together, 17.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.0% were non families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.01. The median age in the city was 39.4 years. 28.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.3% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 18.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

As of the census continues today as a yearly event and attracts people from around the world. Incorporated into the celebration are a parade, rodeo, and a traditional Lakota Wacipi.