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McHenry County

North Dakota · 5,345 residents · 1,873.942 sq mi
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McHenry County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,039. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $119,500. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 111%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,345
−11%since 2000
from 5,987 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+3%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024McHenry County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,039
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,274 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,125
+132%since 2000
from $15,140 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+26.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction19.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,500
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$541
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
16.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+29%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(5,896)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(24)
Asian0%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(78)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(5,024)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(98)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other1.7%(92)
Diversity Score9.9%(527)
Segregation Score21.6%(1,156)
Diversity Score
10
+658%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+50%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.0%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McHenry County, North Dakota?

McHenry County, North Dakota has about 5,345 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McHenry County, North Dakota earns about $67,039 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McHenry County, North Dakota expensive?

In McHenry County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $119,500, and the typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in McHenry County, North Dakota?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in McHenry County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McHenry County, North Dakota?

About 9.3% of people in McHenry County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has McHenry County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, McHenry County, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,183 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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2 census tracts
Census Tract 9559Census Tract 9556
12 ZIP codes
ZIP 58790ZIP 58788ZIP 58741ZIP 58710ZIP 58736ZIP 58789ZIP 58731ZIP 58792ZIP 58768ZIP 58713ZIP 58744ZIP 58712
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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