White Earth
Census-designated place in Becker County, Minnesota
White Earth is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Becker County, Minnesota, with 522 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,532 ft (467 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ogema, 2.8 miles W.
- 522residents (2020 Census)
- 1,532 ftelevation · 467 m
- 3.4 sq miland area · 8.8 km²
- 153 / sq mipopulation density
- 56591ZIP code
About White Earth
White Earth (Ojibwe: Gaa-waabaabiganiikaag) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 522 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 537 in 2025.
White Earth was named after the White Earth Indian Reservation, and that took its name from the White Earth Lake.
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- Median household income
- $17,450
- Median rent
- $300/mo
- Median age
- 29.7
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White Earth had 522 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 522 |
|---|---|
| Density | 153 per sq mi (59 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
White Earth at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Becker County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 522 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.41 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.52 sq mi (1.36 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,532 ft (467 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.1014° N, 95.8573° W |
| ZIP code | 56591 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2770006 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near White Earth
- Ogema2.8 mi W
- Waubun6.9 mi NW
- Callaway8.8 mi S
- Twin Lakes12.9 mi NE
- Elbow Lake15.1 mi E
- Midway15.3 mi N
- Mahnomen15.6 mi N
- Riverland15.9 mi N
- Naytahwaush16.1 mi NE
- Beaulieu16.3 mi N
- The Ranch16.9 mi NE
- Audubon17.4 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about White Earth
What county is White Earth in?
White Earth is in Becker County, Minnesota.
What is the population of White Earth, MN?
522 people lived in White Earth at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of White Earth, MN?
The ZIP code of White Earth is 56591.
What is the elevation of White Earth?
1,532 feet (467 m) above sea level.
What towns are near White Earth?
Ogema (2.8 mi), Waubun (6.9 mi), Callaway (8.8 mi), Twin Lakes (12.9 mi), Elbow Lake (15.1 mi).
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