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McKenzie County

North Dakota · 14,704 residents · 2,760.133 sq mi
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McKenzie County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,238. The county has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 8,967 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $283,400. At a median age of 30.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 303%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,704
+156%since 2000
from 5,737 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
+156%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.9
−22%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K7K10K13K16K1990201020202024McKenzie County
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,238
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,342 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,414
+147%since 2000
from $14,732 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.2%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing15.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$283,400
+303%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,088
+164%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $274 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.7%
−25.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
51.3% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+136%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77%(4,419)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1%(58)
Asian0%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(202)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(10,268)
Black1.5%(214)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(1,532)
Asian1.2%(171)
Other11.8%(1,729)
Diversity Score53.4%(7,857)
Segregation Score32.5%(4,775)
Diversity Score
53
+1417%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+28%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.7%
−64.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McKenzie County, North Dakota?

McKenzie County, North Dakota has about 14,704 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McKenzie County, North Dakota earns about $75,238 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McKenzie County, North Dakota expensive?

In McKenzie County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $283,400, and the typical rent is about $1,088 a month.

How educated are people in McKenzie County, North Dakota?

About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in McKenzie County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 10.2% of people in McKenzie County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has McKenzie County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, McKenzie County, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,321 residents, a change of about 130 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9624Census Tract 9623.01Census Tract 9625Census Tract 9623.02Census Tract 9401
6 ZIP codes
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