How long is the commute from White, SD?
Workers who live in White, SD take an average of 27.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
8.5% work from home.
1.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.0 minutes (±4.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Households without a car
- 1.9%
How people in White get to work
| Means of transportation | White | Brookings County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.6% (±7.8 points) | 73.9% | 77.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.6% (±4.9 points) | 9.2% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.9 points) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±1.8 points) | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±7.9 points) | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.5% (±4.8 points) | 11.1% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In White, the average commute is higher than in Brookings County (14.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in South Dakota (17.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In White, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Brookings County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Brookings County, White ranks 4 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 131 of 652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in White
| Vehicles available | White | Brookings County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% (±1.8 points) | 5.2% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.5% (±8.2 points) | 28.7% | 28.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.8% (±9.9 points) | 36.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 41.9% (±11.9 points) | 29.3% | 30.1% | 21.9% |
In White, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Brookings County (5.2%).
It is also lower than in South Dakota (5.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in White
| White | Brookings County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.5% (±4.8 points) | 11.1% (±1.8 points) | 9.7% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% (±4.9 points) | 96.8% (±1.0 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.6% (±5.4 points) | 91.2% (±1.8 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In White, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Brookings County (91.2%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (89.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near White
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | — | 27.0 minutes (±4.8) | — |
| Sherman Township (Brookings County) | 3.4 mi | 20.1 minutes (±9.0) | Not measurably different |
| Afton Township (Brookings County) | 3.4 mi | 24.3 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Bushnell | 7.5 mi | 15.2 minutes (±5.5) | Lower |
| Aurora Township (Brookings County) | 7.8 mi | 13.5 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Lake Hendricks Township | 8.7 mi | 16.1 minutes (±6.0) | Lower |
| Sterling Township | 8.7 mi | 16.0 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Alton Township | 8.8 mi | 17.8 minutes (±5.3) | Lower |
| Toronto | 9.4 mi | 21.2 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bushnell, SD (15.2 minutes), Aurora Township (Brookings County), SD (13.5 minutes), Lake Hendricks Township, SD (16.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Brookings County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eureka Township (Brookings County) | 38.0 minutes (±34.6) |
| 2 (tie) | Sinai | 29.3 minutes (±8.6) |
| 2 (tie) | Winsor Township | 29.3 minutes (±4.2) |
| 4 | White | 27.0 minutes (±4.8) |
| 5 (tie) | Laketon Township | 25.8 minutes (±6.2) |
| 5 (tie) | Oakwood Township | 25.8 minutes (±7.8) |
| 7 | Afton Township (Brookings County) | 24.3 minutes (±6.3) |
| 8 | Oslo Township | 23.1 minutes (±12.4) |
| 9 | Richland Township (Brookings County) | 22.9 minutes (±5.2) |
| 10 | Bruce | 20.2 minutes (±4.7) |
Showing 10 of 26 places in Brookings County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about White
How long is the average commute in White?
Workers who live in White, SD take an average of 27.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in White without a car?
1.9% of households in White have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in White?
8.5% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in White worked from home, and 92.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White city, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White city, South Dakota
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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