White Earth Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land

White Earth Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land is a federal reservation with off-reservation trust land in Mahnomen County, Becker County, and Clearwater County, Minnesota, as the Census Bureau maps it. About 9,456 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 1,098 sq mi (2,843 km²) of land.

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White Earth Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land in Minnesota
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
9,456 ± 255
What it is
Federal reservation · Off-reservation trust land
Counties
Mahnomen County50% of its landBecker County37% of its landClearwater County13% of its land
Land area
1,098 sq mi (2,843 km²)
Median household income
$56,681 ± $2,617
Median home value
$164,800 ± $5,913
Water area
69.3 sq mi (180 km²)
State
Minnesota
Census code
4595
Coordinates (central point)
47.211960, -95.727525

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not an 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.

Communities in this area, largest first

  1. Mahnomen (city)1,049 people
  2. White Earth (CDP)506 people
  3. Naytahwaush (CDP)478 people
  4. Waubun (city)419 people
  5. Ogema (city)257 people
  6. Rice Lake (CDP)244 people
  7. Pine Point (CDP)241 people
  8. Riverland (CDP)239 people
  9. Callaway (city)224 people
  10. Twin Lakes (CDP)197 people
  11. Bejou (city)109 people
  12. Elbow Lake (CDP)76 people
All 20
  1. Ebro (CDP)75 people
  2. Beaulieu (CDP)63 people
  3. Roy Lake (CDP)61 people
  4. South End (CDP)38 people
  5. Midway (CDP)35 people
  6. West Roy Lake (CDP)30 people
  7. Pine Bend (CDP)11 people
  8. The Ranch (CDP)3 people

These places’ central points lie inside the area. People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

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