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White River School District 47-1
White River School District 47-1 is a unified school district in South Dakota with a community population of 1,728. The median household income is $50,536 and the median age is 36.2.
1,728
Population
2
People / sq mi
$50,536
Median Income
36.2
Median Age
White River School District 47-1 covers 912 sq mi of land at 1.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 34.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 26.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4% |
Economy & Income
$50,536
Median Household Income
$22,852
Per Capita Income
31.7%
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$58,700
Median Home Value
$765
Median Rent
57.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
81.0%
High School+
20.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
White River School District 47-1 serves a community with a population of 1,728 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in South Dakota.
The median household income in White River School District 47-1 is $50,536, with a per capita income of $22,852. The poverty rate is 31.7%.
White River School District 47-1 is 34.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 26.9% Asian, and 0.4% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In White River School District 47-1, 81.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in White River School District 47-1 is $58,700, with a median rent of $765. The homeownership rate is 57.8%.
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Data for White River School District 47-1 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4678570).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.