White Shield, ND

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2023 Population

277

38.5% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Hoeven

Republican Party

US Senator

Kevin Cramer

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

31.3

32.4% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

19.1%

325% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$65,750

2.85% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$200,000

8.11% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

9.57% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, White Shield, ND had a population of 277 people with a median age of 31.3 and a median household income of $65,750. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of White Shield, ND grew from 200 to 277, a 38.5% increase and its median household income grew from $63,929 to $65,750, a 2.85% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in White Shield, ND are American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (92.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.89%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.81%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (1.08%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.08%).

None of the households in White Shield, ND reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.6% of the residents in White Shield, ND are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in White Shield, ND was $200,000, and the homeownership rate was 50%.

Most people in White Shield, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.5 minutes. The average car ownership in White Shield, ND was 2 cars per household.

United States North Dakota McLean County, ND North Central North Dakota--Minot City PUMA, ND

Population & Diversity

White Shield, ND is home to a population of 277 people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.44% of White Shield, ND residents were born outside of the country (4 people).

In 2023, there were 31.9 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (255 people) in White Shield, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 5 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.6%

2023 Citizenship

99%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.6% of White Shield, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in White Shield, ND was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in White Shield, ND compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in White Shield, ND

American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
255 ± 65
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
8 ± 14.1
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
5 ± 7

2.17%

Hispanic Population

6 people

2.17% of the people in White Shield, ND are hispanic (6 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in White Shield, ND as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Dakota.

Most Common Origin

Philippines
2,804 ± 1,298 people
Canada
2,799 ± 1,297 people
Mexico
2,784 ± 1,293 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota was Philippines, the natal country of 2,804 North Dakota residents, followed by Canada with 2,799 and Mexico with 2,784.

Foreign-Born Population

1.44%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4 people

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2 people

As of 2023, 1.44% of White Shield, ND residents (4 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in White Shield, ND was 1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in White Shield, ND compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
10 ± 13
Vietnam
4 ± 15
Gulf War (2001-)
2 ± 15

White Shield, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 2.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of White Shield, ND employs 85 people. The largest industries in White Shield, ND are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (18 people), Educational Services (18 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (15 people), and the highest paying industries are Retail Trade ($133,750), Health Care & Social Assistance ($51,563), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($50,313).

Males in North Dakota have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,891. The income inequality in North Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2023 Value

± 60

−9.57%

1 Year decline

± 107%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in White Shield, ND declined at a rate of −9.57%, from 94 employees to 85 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in White Shield, ND, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (16 people), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (10 people), and Management Occupations (7 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of White Shield, ND.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2023 Value

± 60

−9.57%

1 Year decline

± 107%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in White Shield, ND declined at a rate of −9.57%, from 94 employees to 85 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in White Shield, ND, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (18 people), Educational Services (18 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (15 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of White Shield, ND, though some of these residents may live in White Shield, ND and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,500

Median earning men ± $34,992

$47,917

Median earning women ± $41,441

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,250) and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($26,875).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($51,875).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.83%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 428k people employed in North Dakota. This represents a 2.83% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.3%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Dakota.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.399% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.605% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (157k), Some college (149k), and Bachelors Degree (122k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in White Shield, ND was $200,000 in 2023, which is 0.659 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $185,000 to $200,000, a 8.11% increase. The homeownership rate in White Shield, ND is 50%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in White Shield, ND have an average commute time of 20.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in White Shield, ND is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$200,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$106,127

$44

Median Property Taxes

±$32

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In White Shield, ND the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in White Shield, ND compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in White Shield, ND colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,750

Median Household Income

± $2,765

Number of Households

± 32

In 2023, the median household income of the 88 households in White Shield, ND grew to $65,750 from the previous year's value of $63,929.

The following chart displays the households in White Shield, ND distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for White Shield, ND is from North Dakota.

0.436

2022 Wage GINI in North Dakota

0.433

2021 Wage GINI in North Dakota

In 2022, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.835% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Dakota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (69.2%)
Carpooled (14.3%)
Worked At Home (8.79%)

In 2023, 69.2% of workers in White Shield, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.3%) and those who worked at home (8.79%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in White Shield, ND have a shorter commute time (20.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in White Shield, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in White Shield, ND compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in White Shield, ND distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in White Shield, ND have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in White Shield, ND (53 out of 277 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 12 - 14, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in White Shield, ND is Native American, followed by Asian and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.4% of the population of White Shield, ND has health coverage, with 29.2% on employee plans, 23.2% on Medicaid, 19.2% on Medicare, 18.8% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in McLean County, ND see 4708 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.36% decrease from the previous year (4725 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3265 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 4898 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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4,708 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in McLean County, ND

Primary care physicians in McLean County, ND see an average of 4,708 patients per year. This represents a 0.36% decrease from the previous year (4,725 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in McLean County, ND in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 37.3% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 25.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 41.7% were men and 58.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.59%

Uninsured

29.2%

Employer Coverage

23.2%

Medicaid

19.2%

Medicare

18.8%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in White Shield, ND grew by 35.7% from 7.07% to 9.59%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in White Shield, ND changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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