McKenzie County, North Dakota
Located in North Dakota, McKenzie County has a population of 14,321 residents and a median age of 31.5 years, making it the #2,197 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 12.0%. The median home value is $349,600, and the median household income is $93,404, which is 24% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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%.
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
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 Trend
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Education
In McKenzie County, 19.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 43.5% below the national average, ranking #2,174 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in McKenzie County is 74.3 years. 17.5% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
18.3% of adults in McKenzie County smoke , 35.5% are obese , and 23.9% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 39.6 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 30.8 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 34.0 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
8.9% of children in McKenzie County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 13.0 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 17.6 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in McKenzie County is 57.9%. The mean commute time is 25.8 min, which is 6.4% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, McKenzie County voted Republican with a margin of 69.6%. The vote was 14.8% Dem / 84.4% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.9 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.