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White Earth, MN
Census-designated place in Becker County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 56591.
Population
506
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
148
ZIP codes
1
White Earth and its ZIP codes
White Earth at a glance
- White Earth is about 2.1 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $17,450, 80% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- Median rent is $300 a month.
Local data for White Earth, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
White Earth, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$17,450
Poverty rate
63.6%
Median rent
$300/mo
Homeownership
19.0%
Bachelor's or higher
2.5%
Median age
29.7
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (33), German Americans (14), French Americans (10).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Becker County. PPP loans are for White Earth.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,981
15,368 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,369
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$289M
FY 2026, $8,216 per person
PPP loans
$14.9K
1 loan, 1 job reported
How people get to work
White Earth, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.6%
- Carpooled17.0%
- Public transit3.0%
- Walked7.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
White Earth, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
903
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / -4°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in White Earth, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.5%
U.S. 33.3% +12.2 pts
Diabetes
17.9%
U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts
Smoking
26.7%
U.S. 12.8% +13.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
ZIP codes in White Earth
1 in or overlapping White Earth. Population shown
Cities near White Earth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OgemaCity | 3.5 mi | 1.2 |
| WaubunCity | 7.4 mi | 0.5 |
| CallawayCity | 8.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| Elbow LakeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| MidwayCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| NaytahwaushCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| MahnomenCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| RiverlandCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| BeaulieuCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.9 |
| The RanchCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| AudubonCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| West Roy LakeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| Lake ParkCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| UlenCity | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| Detroit LakesCity | 20 mi | 11.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is White Earth, MN in?
- White Earth is in Becker County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in White Earth, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping White Earth include 56591.
- What is the population of White Earth, MN?
- About 506 people live in White Earth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near White Earth?
- Nearby places include Ogema (3.5 mi), Waubun (7.4 mi), Callaway (8.7 mi), Twin Lakes (13 mi), Elbow Lake (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023