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White Shield, ND
Census-designated place in McLean County, North Dakota.
Population
246
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
65
ZIP codes
0
White Shield and its ZIP codes
White Shield at a glance
- White Shield is about 5.7 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
Local data for White Shield, ND
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McLean County. PPP loans are for White Shield.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,296
3,531 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,392
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$107M
FY 2026, $10,982 per person
Environment and hazard risk
White Shield, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
466
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 2°F
17.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in White Shield, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near White Shield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RyderCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| GarrisonCity | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| DouglasCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| Pick CityCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| MakotiCity | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| ParshallCity | 24 mi | 3.5 |
| RiverdaleCity | 25 mi | 1.4 |
| PlazaCity | 26 mi | 1.1 |
| ZapCity | 27 mi | 1 |
| HazenCity | 27 mi | 1.4 |
| BeulahCity | 28 mi | 2.4 |
| MaxCity | 28 mi | 0.8 |
| Golden ValleyCity | 28 mi | 0.7 |
| DodgeCity | 30 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is White Shield, ND in?
- White Shield is in McLean County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of White Shield, ND?
- About 246 people live in White Shield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near White Shield?
- Nearby places include Ryder (20 mi), Garrison (20 mi), Douglas (21 mi), Pick City (21 mi), Makoti (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023