White Earth, Minnesota facts for kids
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White Earth
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Location of White Earth, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Becker |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.94 sq mi (10.20 km2) |
| • Land | 3.41 sq mi (8.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.52 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,532 ft (467 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 522 |
| • Density | 152.90/sq mi (59.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56591
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654079 |
White Earth is a small community in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it is a special area defined for counting people.
In 2010, about 580 people lived there. The community gets its name from the nearby White Earth Indian Reservation, which was named after White Earth Lake.
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Geography of White Earth
White Earth covers about 3.9 square miles (10.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 0.5 square miles (1.36 square kilometers) is water.
People of White Earth
Population Changes Over Time
The population of White Earth changes over the years.
- In 2000, there were 424 people.
- By 2010, the population grew to 580 people.
- In 2020, the number of people living in White Earth was 522.
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| 2020 | 522 | — | |
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Who Lives in White Earth?
In 2000, there were 424 people living in White Earth. Most people, about 93.63%, were Native American. A smaller number, about 3.54%, were White. Some people, about 2.83%, were from two or more races. About 2.12% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 154 households in White Earth. A household is a group of people living together. About 32.5% of these households had children under 18 years old.
Age Groups in White Earth
The people in White Earth come from all age groups.
- About 38.9% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 11.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 20.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 21.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 9.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in White Earth was 25 years old. This means it is a community with many young people.
Famous People from White Earth
White Earth is the birthplace of some notable individuals.
- Joe Guyon: He was a famous athlete. Joe Guyon is in both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- Chip Wadena: He was born in White Earth. Chip Wadena later became the Tribal Chairman of the White Earth Reservation.
