Whitewood
City in Lawrence County, South Dakota

Whitewood is a city in Lawrence County, South Dakota, with 879 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,655 ft (1,114 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Crook City, 1.7 miles S.
- 879residents (2020 Census)
- 3,655 ftelevation · 1,114 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.7 km²
- 1,317 / sq mipopulation density
- 57793ZIP code
About Whitewood
Whitewood is a city in Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 879 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Whitewood
- Median household income
- $77,500
- Median home value
- $243,300
- Median rent
- $946/mo
- Median age
- 40.1
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Whitewood had 879 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 879 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,317 per sq mi (508 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Whitewood at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Lawrence County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 879 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.67 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,655 ft (1,114 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.4623° N, 103.6383° W |
| ZIP code | 57793 |
| Official website | whitewood.govoffice.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4671580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Whitewood
- Crook City1.7 mi S
- Boulder Canyon4.8 mi S
- Deadwood6.6 mi SW
- St. Onge7.0 mi NW
- Sturgis7.7 mi SE
- Spearfish9.0 mi W
- Central City9.2 mi SW
- Lead9.9 mi SW
- Mountain Plains11.1 mi W
- Blucksberg Mountain11.6 mi SE
- North Spearfish13.5 mi W
- Fruitdale14.6 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Whitewood
What county is Whitewood in?
Whitewood is in Lawrence County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Whitewood, SD?
879 people lived in Whitewood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Whitewood, SD?
The ZIP code of Whitewood is 57793.
What is the elevation of Whitewood?
3,655 feet (1,114 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Whitewood?
Crook City (1.7 mi), Boulder Canyon (4.8 mi), Deadwood (6.6 mi), St. Onge (7.0 mi), Sturgis (7.7 mi).
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