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McHenry

North Dakota · 60 residents (2025 est.) · 0.246 sq mi
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McHenry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $2,499. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 37.9% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66
−7%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
268 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 289 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.5
−22%since 2000
from 63.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:60 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2353831121421990201020202024McHenry
202466
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$2,499
−95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,277
+45%since 2000
from $14,702 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.9%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.652
+32%since 2010
from 0.494 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance19.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical19.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(70)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(66)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
+27.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.5%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2011
from 36.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
46.2%
+36.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.1%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
Female
47.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
37.0%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
1.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2012
from 11.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.7%
−54.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2017
from 86.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 86.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 13.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McHenry, North Dakota?

McHenry, North Dakota has about 66 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McHenry, North Dakota?

The typical household in McHenry, North Dakota earns about $2,499 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in McHenry, North Dakota?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in McHenry, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McHenry, North Dakota?

About 37.9% of people in McHenry, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has McHenry, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, McHenry, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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