White Bear Lake township, Minnesota
White Bear Lake township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
White Bear Lake township is a geographic entity located in Pope County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 475. The land area covers 33.02 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 475 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs | ±3.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 199 | ±43 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 305 | ±53 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 199 | ±43 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 106 | ±30 |
| Median Home Value | $316,700 | ±$39,921 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,188 | ±$382 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $107,875 | ±$8,951 |
| Per Capita Income | $49,463 | ±$6,697 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% | ±3.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 28 | ±18 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.1% | ±1.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 271 | ±53 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.5% | ±8.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF WHITE BEAR LAKE
GUS Population: 477 (2024)
ID: 107138
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: DEPUTY CLERK
28890 S SHORE DR, STARBUCK MN 56381
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GUS Population: 11,495 (2024)
ID: 128643
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: HR MANAGER
130 MINNESOTA AVE E, STE 210, GLENWOOD MN 56334-1636
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | ALEXANDRIA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | STARBUCK, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | HANCOCK, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | HANCOCK, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | GLENWOOD, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | GLENWOOD, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK | GLENWOOD, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | GLENWOOD, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | GLENWOOD, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-06 | GLENWOOD, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 7 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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University of Minnesota-Morris
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College | 16.4 mi away | 309 Behmler Hall, Morris, MN, 56267 |
3205896035
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GLENWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 108 SE FIRST AV, GLENWOOD, MN, 56334 |
(320) 634-3375
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Alexandria Technical & Community College
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College | 18.9 mi away | 1601 Jefferson Streeet, Alexandria, MN, 56308 |
3207620221
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HANCOCK COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 662 6TH STREET, HANCOCK, MN, 56244 |
(320) 392-5666
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MORRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.0 mi away | 102 E 6TH STREET, MORRIS, MN, 56267 |
(320) 589-1634
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DOUGLAS COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 19.4 mi away | 720 FILLMORE STREET, ALEXANDRIA, MN, 56308 |
(320) 762-3014
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BENSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.2 mi away | 200 13TH STREET NORTH, BENSON, MN, 56215 |
(320) 842-7981
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at GLENWOOD 2WNW, MN US, located 6.4 miles from White Bear Lake township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.6° | 1.5° | 12.1° | 0.48" | 10.6" |
| February | 27.3° | 5.2° | 16.3° | 0.52" | 8.9" |
| March | 40.2° | 18.6° | 29.4° | 1.14" | 7.6" |
| April | 56.9° | 30.9° | 43.9° | 2.12" | 2.9" |
| May | 70.4° | 43.5° | 57.0° | 2.99" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.9° | 53.6° | 66.3° | 4.31" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.9° | 57.9° | 70.4° | 4.13" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.1° | 55.5° | 68.3° | 3.74" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.5° | 47.2° | 60.3° | 2.93" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.8° | 34.2° | 46.5° | 2.46" | 0.6" |
| November | 41.4° | 20.8° | 31.1° | 0.96" | 5.3" |
| December | 28.0° | 8.2° | 18.1° | 0.66" | 10.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbuck city | City | 2.3 mi | — |
| Lowry city | City | 5.3 mi | — |
| Long Beach city | City | 6.7 mi | — |
| Cyrus city | City | 8.4 mi | — |
| Farwell city | City | 8.5 mi | — |
| Glenwood city | City | 8.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2712169952. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.