White Earth Township, Becker County, Minnesota

White Earth Township is a township in Becker County, Minnesota. About 770 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 32.5 sq mi (84.3 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
770 ± 108
County
Becker County
School district
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Public Schools
Land area
32.5 sq mi (84.3 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$28,125 ± $10,773
Median home value
$163,200 ± $17,483
Water area
2.42 sq mi (6.26 km²)
State
Minnesota
Census code (GEOID)
2700570024
Coordinates (central point)
47.114939, -95.855428

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Census place in White Earth Township

  1. White Earth (CDP)506 people

This place’s central point lies inside White Earth Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Ogema (city)3.0 mi west
  2. Maple Grove Township4.7 mi east
  3. Lake Grove Township, Mahnomen County5.1 mi north
  4. Callaway Township5.6 mi south
  5. Spring Creek Township7.7 mi west

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with White Earth Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other townships in Becker County, largest first

  1. Lake View Township1,939 people
  2. Detroit Township1,891 people
  3. Burlington Township1,784 people
  4. Lake Eunice Township1,517 people
  5. Erie Township1,402 people
  6. Cormorant Township1,031 people
  7. Richwood Township900 people
  8. Osage Township896 people
  9. Audubon Township857 people
  10. Height of Land Township771 people
  11. Runeberg Township637 people
  12. Holmesville Township580 people
All 36
  1. Sugar Bush Township548 people
  2. Lake Park Township540 people
  3. Green Valley Township494 people
  4. Maple Grove Township448 people
  5. Silver Leaf Township445 people
  6. Toad Lake Township436 people
  7. Evergreen Township398 people
  8. Shell Lake Township365 people
  9. Wolf Lake Township351 people
  10. Spruce Grove Township331 people
  11. Cuba Township324 people
  12. Pine Point Township296 people
  13. Carsonville Township267 people
  14. Callaway Township250 people
  15. Savannah Township236 people
  16. Hamden Township212 people
  17. Two Inlets Township212 people
  18. Atlanta Township206 people
  19. Round Lake Township191 people
  20. Walworth Township179 people
  21. Eagle View Township132 people
  22. Spring Creek Township112 people
  23. Forest Township110 people
  24. Riceville Township71 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Becker County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in White Earth Township

Longest day
15 hours 55 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
8 hours 30 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:27 AM around June 16
Latest sunrise
8:13 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:33 PM around December 11
Latest sunset
9:23 PM around June 26

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 158:05 AM5:00 PM8 h 55 min
Feb 157:28 AM5:47 PM10 h 19 min
Mar 157:36 AM7:28 PM11 h 52 min
Apr 156:35 AM8:12 PM13 h 37 min
May 155:47 AM8:52 PM15 h 5 min
Jun 155:27 AM9:20 PM15 h 53 min
Jul 155:43 AM9:15 PM15 h 32 min
Aug 156:20 AM8:34 PM14 h 14 min
Sep 157:00 AM7:35 PM12 h 35 min
Oct 157:41 AM6:36 PM10 h 55 min
Nov 157:26 AM4:48 PM9 h 22 min
Dec 158:02 AM4:34 PM8 h 32 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

Before using this answer on a form

A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Becker County or the local office.

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