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McLean County

North Dakota · 8,962 residents · 2,110.272 sq mi
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McLean County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,922. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $94,100. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,962
−4%since 2000
from 9,311 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.1
+11%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,922
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,337 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,029
+67%since 2000
from $16,220 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction16.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services5.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing5.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,100
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$415
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $291 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.1%
−48.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
28.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+12%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(8,592)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(81)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(250)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(8,115)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(111)
Asian0.1%(12)
Other7.5%(676)
Diversity Score20.8%(1,864)
Diversity Score
21
+676%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+24%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.9%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.6%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McLean County, North Dakota?

McLean County, North Dakota has about 8,962 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McLean County, North Dakota earns about $52,922 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McLean County, North Dakota expensive?

In McLean County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $94,100, and the typical rent is about $415 a month.

How educated are people in McLean County, North Dakota?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in McLean County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

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

Has McLean County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, McLean County, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,495 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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