Living in White Earth, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White Earth · Census data 2020–2024
White Earth has 506 residents with a median age of 29.7. The median household income is $17,450 (80% lower than the Minnesota median), the median rent is $300/month.
White Earth is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
White Earth at a glance
- Population
- 506
- Median age
- 29.7State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $17,450State: $89,062
- Median rent
- $300/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 19%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.5%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is White Earth a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 80% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 13.8%; a poverty rate of 63.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in White Earth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In White Earth the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $300 per month, which is 17.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $700 a month in housing costs.
White Earth median household income
The median household income in White Earth is $17,450 and the income per person is $23,064. 63.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in White Earth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 252
- Owner-occupied
- 19%
- Renter-occupied
- 81%
- Vacant
- 12.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.29
White Earth demographics
- Population
- 506
- Median age
- 29.7
- Under 18
- 31.8%
- 65 and older
- 13.2%
- Households
- 221
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White Earth ›
Education in White Earth
2.5% of adults 25 and older in White Earth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in White Earth
- Unemployment rate
- 13.8%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 3%
- Drive alone
- 69.6%
- Public transit
- 3%
- Walk to work
- 7.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 62.4%
White Earth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Earth | 506 | $17,450 | — | $300 |
| Ogema | 257 | $55,250 | $73,000 | $700 |
| Waubun | 419 | $58,036 | $77,900 | $650 |
| Callaway | 224 | $53,125 | $87,500 | $913 |
| Twin Lakes | 197 | $72,500 | $244,100 | — |
| Mahnomen | 1,049 | $45,341 | $83,200 | $753 |
| Riverland | 239 | $51,250 | — | $458 |
| Naytahwaush | 478 | $37,917 | $88,800 | $383 |
| Audubon | 388 | $67,500 | $207,000 | $1,054 |
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What is the median household income in White Earth, MN?
The median household income in White Earth is $17,450, 80% lower than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in White Earth?
The median gross rent in White Earth is $300 per month, about 17.4% of household income.
Is White Earth, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 80% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 13.8%; a poverty rate of 63.6%.
What is the median age in White Earth?
The median age in White Earth is 29.7 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in White Earth?
The average commute to work in White Earth is 20 minutes; 3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in White Earth?
The unemployment rate in White Earth is 13.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is White Earth?
2.5% of adults in White Earth have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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