White Earth Facts and Figures | Population Statistics | Labor Force | Income & Housing | Industry |   Population Statistics: White Earth is comprised of approximately 9,188 people and is (55.5%)  white with Native Americans making up the majority of the balance (43.8%). Over 31.7% of the population is under age 18. Over 14.6% is over the age of 65. Evenly split between male and female, the median age is approximately 36. Major Communities: 2000 Population: Callaway 200 Elbow Lake 104 Mahnomen 1202 Naytahwaush 583 Ogema 143 Pine Point 337 Rice Lake 226 Waubun 403 White Earth 424   ( Click Here for Larger Image) Labor Force: There are approximately 3,968 people in White Earth's labor force (2000 Census), of which 3640 are employed. State projections suggest a growing labor force. They are characterized as motivated, hard working individuals with a strong work ethic. The official unemployment rate has been approximately 5%, but the true unemployment rate is 30-40% due to the lack of job opportunities.  2001 Labor Force and Employment Seasonally Unadjusted - Nonfarm Wage & Salary Employment by Industry Total 6,029 Manufacturing 253 Non-Manufacturing 3,387 Construction and Mining 356 Transportation, Communication, and Utilities 205 Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 107 Services and Miscellaneous 1,137 Government 247 Wholesale Trade 49 Retail Trade 286 Income & Housing: The median family income for residents of White Earth  is estimated at $33,144 compared to $50,046 nationally. The average personal income per capita for residents of White Earth was estimated at $12,786 in 1999 compared to $21.587 nationally.. There are over 3327 households. Industry: White Earth's existing industrial base is concentrated in the services sector (48%) with diversification in expansion being encouraged by WEEDO efforts. Use the menu at left to learn more about how we can assist you. PO Box 418, White Earth, Minnesota  56591 Phone (218) 983-4640 | Fax (218) 983-3641 | deanj@whiteearth.com