White Earth, North Dakota facts for kids
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White Earth, North Dakota
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Location of White Earth, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Mountrail |
| Founded | 1887 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.50 sq mi (3.88 km2) |
| • Land | 1.50 sq mi (3.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,093 ft (638 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 100 |
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| • Density | 66.76/sq mi (25.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58794
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-85540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036333 |
White Earth is a small city located in Mountrail County, North Dakota, in the United States. It is one of the oldest towns in Mountrail County, founded way back in 1887. In 2020, about 100 people lived there.
Even though it's called a "city" in North Dakota, White Earth is quite small. It has a City Hall, a community center, two churches, and a place to store grain called a granary. There are no other businesses or services in the town.
White Earth has recently seen some changes because of the North Dakota oil boom. This growth was even featured in a short documentary film called White Earth, which was nominated for an Academy Award.
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Where is White Earth Located?
White Earth is located in the state of North Dakota. The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers an area of about 1.50 square miles (3.88 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in White Earth?
The number of people living in White Earth has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different years:
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| 1910 | 264 | — | |
| 1920 | 247 | −6.4% | |
| 1930 | 240 | −2.8% | |
| 1940 | 272 | 13.3% | |
| 1950 | 218 | −19.9% | |
| 1960 | 208 | −4.6% | |
| 1970 | 128 | −38.5% | |
| 1980 | 98 | −23.4% | |
| 1990 | 73 | −25.5% | |
| 2000 | 63 | −13.7% | |
| 2010 | 80 | 27.0% | |
| 2020 | 100 | 25.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 93 | 16.3% | |
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White Earth Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 100 people living in White Earth. There were 23 households in the city at that time.
White Earth Population in 2010
Back in 2010, there were 80 people living in White Earth. These people lived in 26 households, and 20 of those were families. The city had about 53 people per square mile (20 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in White Earth in 2010 were White (97.5%). A small number (2.5%) were African American. About 5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in White Earth in 2010 was about 31.7 years old. Many residents were young, with 40% being under 18 years old. About 27.6% were between 25 and 44 years old. Most of the population was male (57.5%) compared to female (42.5%).
Getting Around White Earth
The Amtrak train called the Empire Builder passes through White Earth. This train travels between Seattle or Portland and Chicago. However, the train does not stop in White Earth. The closest train station is in Stanley, which is about 22 miles (35 kilometers) to the east.
Education in White Earth
Students living in White Earth attend schools that are part of the Tioga School District.
White Earth's Climate
White Earth experiences a type of weather known as a humid continental climate. This means there are big differences in temperature between seasons. Summers are usually warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can even be very cold.
See also
In Spanish: White Earth (Dakota del Norte) para niños
