Population 480 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in White Shield
Household size in White Shield
| Period | White Shield | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.80 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.39 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.36 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.38 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.67 people per household, White Shield sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in North Dakota as a whole, where it has 2.38 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.80, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in White Shield
| Period | White Shield | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.7 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.4 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.3 | 37.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.4 | 37.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.7 | −0.8 | +2.3 |
White Shield skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in White Shield
| Period | White Shield | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 8.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 8.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.3 pts | +0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in twelve households in White Shield (9.0%), below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of North Dakota.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in White Shield
Renters in White Shield
| Period | White Shield | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.7% | 33.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.8% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.9% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 37.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.8 pts | +3.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.8% of households in White Shield rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 76.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in White Shield
| Period | White Shield | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.2% | 11.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 44.9% | 13.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.1% | 12.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 36.1% of the housing in White Shield, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in White Shield
| Period | White Shield | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1976 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +15 | +11 | +6 |
Much of the housing in White Shield is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in White Shield
| Period | White Shield | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $358 | $573 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $419 | $716 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $680 | $862 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $936 | $1,031 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$579 | +$458 | +$606 |
Rent in White Shield runs $936 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 17.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in White Shield
Bachelor's degrees in White Shield
| Period | White Shield | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 27.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.8% | 31.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.0% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.5 pts | +6.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in White Shield than nationally: 31.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. That is in line with the rest of North Dakota.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in White Shield
| Period | White Shield | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.8% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.3% | 91.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.7% | 92.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.8% | 94.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in White Shield is above the national rate: 93.8% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. North Dakota as a whole looks much the same.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in White Shield
| Period | White Shield | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.1% | 3.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 3.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 2.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in White Shield has been strong: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. North Dakota as a whole looks much the same. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
White Shield compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Shield | 2.67 | 44.4 | 9.0% | 22.8% | 36.1% | 1989 | $936 | 31.0% | 93.8% | 2.3% |
| Roseglen | 2.73 | 42.6 | 10.0% | 24.4% | 33.2% | 1988 | $837 | 31.7% | 93.2% | 0.7% |
| Pick City | 2.12 | 58.5 | 0.9% | 10.6% | 41.0% | 1988 | $1,200 | 23.4% | 96.7% | 8.7% |
| Ryder | 2.86 | 43.2 | 8.0% | 19.0% | 33.2% | 1977 | $917 | 30.6% | 93.1% | 0.5% |
| Garrison | 2.22 | 55.4 | 3.3% | 14.2% | 19.9% | 1973 | $638 | 22.5% | 92.7% | 0.2% |
| Twin Buttes | 2.60 | 42.0 | 6.5% | 15.2% | 34.7% | 1985 | $888 | 29.5% | 93.7% | 3.0% |
| Golden Valley | 2.24 | 43.4 | 10.1% | 12.3% | 20.9% | 1978 | $1,296 | 22.6% | 89.9% | 0.7% |
| Riverdale | 2.08 | 47.4 | 3.7% | 12.0% | 25.9% | 1978 | $770 | 25.5% | 96.7% | 3.8% |
| Makoti | 2.83 | 45.2 | 6.1% | 17.4% | 30.7% | 1968 | $969 | 27.8% | 93.1% | 0.3% |
| Beulah | 2.36 | 38.5 | 7.3% | 26.5% | 24.3% | 1981 | $1,062 | 20.0% | 89.4% | 2.4% |
| Douglas | 2.86 | 45.2 | 6.4% | 16.2% | 32.4% | 1969 | $910 | 28.9% | 92.6% | 0.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up White Shield. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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