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McHenry County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

McHenry County, North Dakota has a population of 5,264, the 23rd most populous county in North Dakota. The median household income is $80,614 and the median home value is $143,200. The poverty rate is 9.8%.

McHenry County Quick Facts

Population 5,264
Median Household Income $80,614
Median Home Value $143,200
Poverty Rate 9.8%
Unemployment Rate 4.7%
Median Age 43.4 years
Homeownership Rate 80.3%
Affordability Ratio 1.8x
Bachelor's Degree+ 20.9%
High School Graduation 91.4%
Cities/Places 11
Population 5,264 23rd of 53
Median Income $80,614 6% higher state
Poverty Rate 9.8%
Unemployment 4.7%

Economy & Housing

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 2.8% | National: 5.2%
64.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.3%
Renter 19.7%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
1.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

11out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 31 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in McHenry County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Velva city997$81,3548.9%$208,700
Towner city466$53,33316.3%$93,300
Anamoose city292$64,50022.6%$57,500
Granville city277$95,00010.5%$103,100
Drake city245$46,87517.5%$76,700
Upham city165$52,50037.6%$35,000
Deering city123$68,7500.8%$111,200
Karlsruhe city56N/A7.1%$103,600
Voltaire city49N/A0.0%$212,500
Balfour city5N/A40.0%N/A
Bergen city2N/A0.0%N/A

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Population Overview

McHenry County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 5,264. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in McHenry County is 43.4 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 35.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in McHenry County is $80,614. This is 6% higher than the state median of $75,949. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 7% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 65% higher than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $143,200. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $241,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, McHenry County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

McHenry County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 4.5%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 32.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.4%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of McHenry County, North Dakota?

McHenry County has a population of 5,264, making it the 23rd most populous county in North Dakota.

What is the median income in McHenry County?

The median household income in McHenry County is $80,614 with a poverty rate of 9.8%.

How many cities are in McHenry County, North Dakota?

McHenry County contains 11 Census-designated places.