White Shield, ND

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    246
    US Senator
    John Hoeven
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Kevin Cramer
    Republican Party
    US Representative
    Julie Fedorchak
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    33.2
    6.07% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    29.3%
    53% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $68,750
    4.56% 1-year growth
    2023 Median Property Value
    $200,000
    8.11% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    82
    3.53% 1-year decline

    About

    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.

    97.2% 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 48.7%.

    Most people in White Shield, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.1 minutes. The average car ownership in White Shield, ND was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    White Shield, ND is home to a population of 246 people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.85% of White Shield, ND residents were born outside of the country (7 people).

    In 2024, there were 24.2 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (218 people) in White Shield, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 7 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.2% of White Shield, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in White Shield, ND was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in White Shield, ND
    1. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      218 ± 60
    2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      9 ± 11
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      7 ± 10
    2.44%
    Hispanic Population
    6 people

    In 2024, there were 24.2 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (218 people) in White Shield, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 7 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.44% of the people in White Shield, ND are hispanic (6 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in White Shield, ND as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      3,300 ± 1,407 people
    2. Philippines
      3,164 ± 1,378 people
    3. Canada
      2,986 ± 1,339 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,300 North Dakota residents, followed by Philippines with 3,164 and Canada with 2,986.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.85%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    7 people
    1.44%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    4 people

    As of 2024, 2.85% of White Shield, ND residents (7 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in White Shield, ND was 1.44%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (1990s)
      11 ± 10
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      3 ± 15
    3. Vietnam
      2 ± 14

    White Shield, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 3.67 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in White Shield, ND.

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    Health

    95.8% of the population of White Shield, ND has health coverage, with 34.6% on employee plans, 16.7% on Medicaid, 21.7% on Medicare, 22.5% on non-group plans, and 0.417% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in North Dakota see 1,294 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,294 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1425 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 420 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.5% were men and 47.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 35% under 18 years, 16.3% between 18 and 34 years, 29.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.5% were men and 47.5% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    4.17%
    Uninsured
    34.6%
    Employer Coverage
    16.7%
    Medicaid
    21.7%
    Medicare
    22.5%
    Non-Group
    0.417%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in White Shield, ND declined by 56.6% from 9.59% to 4.17%.

    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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    Economy

    The economy of White Shield, ND employs 82 people. In 2024, the largest industries in White Shield, ND were Educational Services (18 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (17 people), and Retail Trade (13 people), and the highest paying industries were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($67,708), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($67,708), and Educational Services ($49,375).

    Employment

    Occupations

    82
    2024 Value
    ± 61
    −3.53%
    1 Year decline
    ± 107%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in White Shield, ND declined at a rate of −3.53%, from 85 employees to 82 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in White Shield, ND, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (14 people), Transportation Occupations (11 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (9 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of White Shield, ND.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    82
    2024 Value
    ± 61
    −3.53%
    1 Year decline
    ± 107%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in White Shield, ND declined at a rate of −3.53%, from 85 employees to 82 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in White Shield, ND, are Educational Services (18 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (17 people), and Retail Trade (13 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.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $28,750
    Median earning men ± $41,607
    $47,750
    Median earning women ± $20,738

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($68,000) and Retail Trade ($13,750).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($49,688).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 67% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (30.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.69%).

    John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing the state of North Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    White Shield, ND is currently represented by Julie Fedorchak in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (67%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (30.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (1.69%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 67% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (30.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.69%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Dakota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from North Dakota

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    John Hoeven
    Senator from North Dakota3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    Kevin Cramer
    Senator from North Dakota1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2019

    John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing North Dakota.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in North Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    US Representative Elections

    US Representatives from White Shield, ND

    Julie Fedorchak
    District at-large Representative
    Republican Party

    White Shield, ND is currently represented by Julie Fedorchak (Republican Party).

    Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for White Shield, ND have changed over time starting in 2008.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in White Shield, ND was $200,000 in 2023, which is 0.601 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. 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 48.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in White Shield, ND have an average commute time of 20.1 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
    $38
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$31

    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.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $68,750
    Median Household Income
    ± $6,900
    78
    Number of Households
    ± 30

    In 2024, the median household income of the 78 households in White Shield, ND grew to $68,750 from the previous year's value of $65,750.

    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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for White Shield, ND is from North Dakota.
    0.43
    2024 Wage GINI in North Dakota
    0.432
    2023 Wage GINI in North Dakota

    In 2024, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.43 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.511% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (56.8%)
    2. Carpooled (29.5%)
    3. Worked At Home (10.2%)

    In 2024, 56.8% of workers in White Shield, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (29.5%) and those who worked at home (10.2%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    20.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in White Shield, ND have a shorter commute time (20.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 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.

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    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.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    29.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in White Shield, ND (72 out of 246 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 12 - 14, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Males 25 - 34.

    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.

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