White Shield, North Dakota

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Population in 2010: 336.
Population change since 2000: -3.4%
Males: 152  (45.5%)
Females: 184  (54.5%)
Median resident age:

47.3 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip codes: 58775.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $62,210 (it was $15,625 in 2000)
White Shield:

$62,210
ND:

$71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,072 (it was $6,603 in 2000)

White Shield CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $193,434 (it was $47,000 in 2000)
White Shield:

$193,434
ND:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $147,711; detached houses: $146,985

Median gross rent in 2022: $496.

March 2022 cost of living index in White Shield: 79.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.5%

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  • Races in White Shield, ND (2022)
    • 14472.0%American Indian alone
    • 3316.5%Hispanic
    • 73.5%White alone
    • 52.5%Two or more races
    • 31.5%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 21.0%Asian alone
    • 10.5%Black alone

Races in White Shield detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1980 feet

Land area: 3.75 square miles.

Population density: 90 people per square mile   (very low).

White Shield, North Dakota map

2 residents are foreign born

This place:

1.0%
North Dakota:

4.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
White Shield CDP:

0.6% ($275)
North Dakota:

1.8% ($1,247)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (77.1 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (449.9 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (802.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Ryder, ND (4.4 miles),
Garrison, ND (4.5 miles ),
Makoti, ND (4.6 miles),
Pick City, ND (4.6 miles),
Douglas, ND (4.6 miles),
Parshall, ND (4.9 miles ),
Riverdale, ND (5.0 miles ),
Plaza, ND (5.1 miles)

Latitude: 47.66 N, Longitude: 101.85 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 701

Distribution of median household income in White Shield, ND in 2022
Distribution of house value in White Shield, ND in 2022
White Shield satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
North Dakota:

1.7%
Most common industries in White Shield, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (37.1%)
  • Data processing, libraries, other information services (18.0%)
  • Health care (9.0%)
  • Public administration (6.7%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.6%)
  • Construction (4.5%)
  • Utilities (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (33.3%)
  • Data processing, libraries, other information services (11.1%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (11.1%)
  • Construction (8.9%)
  • Utilities (8.9%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (6.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (40.9%)
  • Data processing, libraries, other information services (25.0%)
  • Health care (13.6%)
  • Public administration (9.1%)
  • Social assistance (6.8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.5%)
Most common occupations in White Shield, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (15.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.0%)
  • Bus drivers (6.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Bus drivers (13.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.1%)
  • Construction laborers (8.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.7%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (6.7%)
  • Accountants and auditors (6.7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (20.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.5%)

Average climate in White Shield, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

White Shield, North Dakota average temperatures White Shield, North Dakota average precipitation White Shield, North Dakota humidity White Shield, North Dakota wind speed White Shield, North Dakota snowfall White Shield, North Dakota sunshine White Shield, North Dakota clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 119. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

119
U.S.:

73
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 2.31. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 21.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.31
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 1.16. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 9.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.16
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 38.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

38.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2020 was 6.41. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.41
U.S.:

19.21
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 9.44. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.44
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

White Shield-area historical tornado activity is below North Dakota state average. It is 59% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/18/1956, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 25.1 miles away from the White Shield place center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/5/1956, a category F3 tornado 30.6 miles away from the place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

White Shield-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 82% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 473.2 miles away from White Shield center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 626.1 miles away from White Shield center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 6/30/1975 at 18:54:13, a magnitude 6.1 (5.6 MB, 5.9 MS, 6.1 UK, 6.1 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 473.1 miles away from White Shield center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 307.9 miles away from the city center
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 309.0 miles away from the city center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML) earthquake occurred 407.1 miles away from White Shield center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in McLean County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 9, Snows: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
White Shield topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to White Shield:

  • Minot State University (about 48 miles; Minot, ND; Full-time enrollment: 2,887)
  • Bismarck State College (about 76 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • University of Mary (about 83 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Northern State University (about 222 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • University of North Dakota (about 223 miles; Grand Forks, ND; FT enrollment: 12,858)
  • Black Hills State University (about 240 miles; Spearfish, SD; FT enrollment: 3,166)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 243 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)

Public high school in White Shield:

  • WHITE SHIELD HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 2 2ND AVE W, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle school in White Shield:

  • WHITE SHIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 2 2ND AVE W, Grades: KG-8)

Points of interest:

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McLean County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

3.3 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

74.5%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

14.7%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in White Shield:

Marital status in White Shield, ND
  • Never married: 34.8%
  • Now married: 54.3%
  • Separated: 3.8%
  • Widowed: 4.0%
  • Divorced: 3.2%

For population 25 years and over in White Shield:

  • High school or higher: 87.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.7%
  • Unemployed: 23.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 42.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.6
North Dakota average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for White Shield, ND (based on McLean County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,78919
Catholic2,2308
Evangelical Protestant2,15215
Orthodox101
Other1-
None780-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Here:

3.61 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

1.20 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
This county:

8.41 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
McLean County:

13.22 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

8.90 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.8%
North Dakota:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.6%
North Dakota:

27.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

45.5%
State:

50.7%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
White Shield:

44.4%
North Dakota:

48.2%

Average BMI:
White Shield:

29.0
North Dakota:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
White Shield:

24.4%
North Dakota:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
White Shield:

13.0%
State:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
White Shield:

6.6
State:

6.9

Overweight people:
White Shield:

35.0%
North Dakota:

34.2%

General health condition:
Here:

53.2%
North Dakota:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

81.9%
North Dakota:

78.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of White Shield, ND Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in White Shield:

  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KHRT (1320 AM; 10 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCJB (910 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KRRZ (1390 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KFYR (550 AM; 5 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KHOL (1410 AM; 1 kW; BEULAH, ND; Owner: TWO GUYS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KEYZ (660 AM; 5 kW; WILLISTON, ND; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KLTC (1460 AM; 5 kW; DICKINSON, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in White Shield:

  • KYYX (97.1 FM; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KMPR (88.9 FM; MINOT, ND; Owner: PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KZPR (105.3 FM; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around White Shield:

  • KXMC-TV (Channel 13; MINOT, ND; Owner: REITEN TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KXND (Channel 24; MINOT, ND; Owner: PRIME CITIES BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSRE (Channel 6; MINOT, ND; Owner: PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMCY (Channel 14; MINOT, ND; Owner: KBMY-KMCY, LLC)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 104 2nd Ave W (Lat: 47.661611 Lon: -101.846528), Type: Tank, Structure height: 39.6 m, Overall height: 46.1 m, Call Sign: WQBR517,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.895 MHz, Grant Date: 10/24/2014, Expiration Date: 11/30/2024, Certifier: Todd Schreiner, Registrant: Mclean County Emegency Management, 712 5th Ave., Washburn, ND 58577, Phone: (701) 462-8865, Fax: (701) 462-3780, Email:

  • Lat: 47.661639 Lon: -101.846528, Call Sign: WRCM475,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.237 MHz, 173.237 MHz, Grant Date: 11/08/2018, Expiration Date: 11/08/2028, Certifier: Jim Miller, Registrant: Third Watch Communications, 1500 4th Ave Nw Suite B, Minot, ND 58703, Phone: (701) 852-6700, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in White Shield, ND
  • 42.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 42.5%Electricity
  • 15.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in White Shield, ND
  • 50.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 40.0%Electricity
  • 10.0%Utility gas


White Shield compared to North Dakota state average:

  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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