White Shield
Census-designated place in McLean County, North Dakota
White Shield is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in McLean County, North Dakota, with 363 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,001 ft (610 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Garrison, 19.6 miles E.
- 363residents (2020 Census)
- 2,001 ftelevation · 610 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.8 km²
- 96 / sq mipopulation density
- 58775ZIP code
About White Shield
White Shield (Arikara: nahtasuutaaká, Hidatsa: maanaagi iixodagish) is a census-designated place (CDP) lying within the boundaries of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation. It is located on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in McLean County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 363 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 268 in 2025. It is considered the primary community of the Arikara (Sahnish) people and is named for Chief White Shield.
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Living in White Shield
- Median household income
- $68,750
- Median rent
- $811/mo
- Median age
- 33.2
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White Shield had 363 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 363 |
|---|---|
| Density | 96 per sq mi (37 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
White Shield at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | McLean County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 363 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.80 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,001 ft (610 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.6602° N, 101.8436° W |
| ZIP code | 58775 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3885660 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near White Shield
- Garrison19.6 mi E
- Ryder19.8 mi NE
- Pick City20.7 mi SE
- Douglas20.9 mi NE
- Makoti21.0 mi N
- Parshall24.7 mi NW
- Riverdale24.9 mi SE
- Plaza25.9 mi N
- Zap26.2 mi S
- Hazen27.0 mi SE
- Beulah27.4 mi S
- Golden Valley27.6 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about White Shield
What county is White Shield in?
White Shield is in McLean County, North Dakota.
What is the population of White Shield, ND?
363 people lived in White Shield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of White Shield, ND?
The ZIP code of White Shield is 58775.
What is the elevation of White Shield?
2,001 feet (610 m) above sea level.
What towns are near White Shield?
Garrison (19.6 mi), Ryder (19.8 mi), Pick City (20.7 mi), Douglas (20.9 mi), Makoti (21.0 mi).
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