McKenzie County, North Dakota

ND · FIPS 38053 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 14,321 #2,197 / 3,222
32th
Median Household Income $93,404 +24.3% #246 / 3,222
92th
Median Age 31.5 years -19.0% #3,149 / 3,222
2th
Median Home Value $349,600 +24.0% #418 / 3,222
87th
Median Gross Rent $1,284 +10.4% #438 / 3,222
86th
Poverty Rate 12.0% -5.1% #1,264 / 3,222
61th

Demographics

McKenzie County has a population of 14,321, making it the #2,197 most populous county in the US. The median age is 31.5 years, which is 19.0% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

95.0%
Native Born
5.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in McKenzie County is $93,404, ranking #246 out of 3,222 counties — 24.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.0% and unemployment stands at 1.3%.

Median Household Income
$93,404 +24.3% vs nat'l
Rank #246 of 3,222
92th percentile
Per Capita Income
$51,333 +24.4% vs nat'l
Rank #199 of 3,222
94th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.0% −5.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,264 of 3,222
61th percentile
Unemployment Rate
1.3% −76.1% vs nat'l
Rank #133 of 3,222
96th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.1% −43.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,174 of 3,222
33th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.8 min −6.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,740 of 3,222
46th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in McKenzie County is $349,600 (+24.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,284/mo and the homeownership rate is 53.4%.

Median Home Value
$349,600 +24.0% vs nat'l
Rank #418 of 3,222
87th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,284 +10.4% vs nat'l
Rank #438 of 3,222
86th percentile
Homeownership Rate
53.4% −17.1% vs nat'l
Rank #3,131 of 3,222
3th percentile
53.4% Homeownership

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Health

89.1% of residents in McKenzie County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% below the national rate.

89.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
89.1% −2.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,339 of 3,222
27th percentile

About McKenzie County, North Dakota

McKenzie County, North Dakota has a total population of 14,321, making it the 2,197th most populous county in the United States. The median age in McKenzie County is 31.5 years, which is 19.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in McKenzie County is $93,404, which ranks #246 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3%.

The median home value in McKenzie County is $349,600, 24.0% above the national median. Renters in McKenzie County pay a median gross rent of $1,284 per month. The homeownership rate is 53.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In McKenzie County, 19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.8 min.

McKenzie County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 73.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.1%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (6.6%).

All data for McKenzie County, North Dakota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.