McHenry County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Name: McHenry County, North Dakota Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/data/developers/about/terms-of-service.html

McHenry County, North Dakota has a population of 5,207, the 23rd most populous county in North Dakota. The median household income is $80,733 and the median home value is $151,000. The poverty rate is 9.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

McHenry County Quick Facts

Population 5,207

Median Household Income $80,733

Median Home Value $151,000

Poverty Rate 9.7%

Unemployment Rate 4.1%

Median Age 43.4 years

Homeownership Rate 81.4%

Affordability Ratio 1.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.3%

High School Graduation 91.2%

Cities/Places 12

Population 5,207 23rd of 53

Median Income $80,733 5% higher than state

Poverty Rate 9.7%

Unemployment 4.1%

How McHenry County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	5,264	5,207	-1.1%
Median household income	$80,614	$80,733	+0.1%
Median home value	$143,200	$151,000	+5.4%

Median Household Income

McHenry

$80,733

$76,657

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

McHenry

$151,000

$249,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.2%

$25K-$50K 17.8%

$50K-$100K 30.3%

$100K+ 37.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.0%

$10K-$15K

4.1%

$15K-$20K

2.3%

$20K-$25K

4.7%

$25K-$30K

3.3%

$30K-$35K

5.0%

$35K-$40K

2.7%

$40K-$45K

3.0%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

6.6%

$60K-$75K

9.2%

$75K-$100K

14.5%

$100K-$125K

14.1%

$125K-$150K

7.3%

$150K-$200K

8.5%

$200K+

7.7%

Employment

4.1% Unemployment Rate State: 2.8%|National: 5.2%

63.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.4%

Renter 18.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $713/mo 10.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.2%

18-34

15.2%

35-54

23.7%

55-74

27.7%

75+

9.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 32 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in McHenry County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Velva	1,083	$83,060	8.2%	$194,600
Towner	467	$49,500	15.4%	$78,400
Anamoose	309	$78,750	19.4%	$87,000
Drake	300	$46,000	21.3%	$75,600
Granville	278	$82,500	9.0%	$94,200
Upham	102	N/A	9.8%	$53,800
Deering	68	$88,125	1.5%	$120,800
Karlsruhe	62	N/A	6.5%	$102,500
Voltaire	43	N/A	0.0%	$211,400
Bantry	5	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Balfour	3	N/A	66.7%	N/A
Bergen	1	N/A	0.0%	N/A

Explore North Dakota Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Population Overview

McHenry County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 5,207. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in McHenry County is 43.4 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 35.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in McHenry County is $80,733. This is 5% higher than the state median of $76,657. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 50% higher than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $151,000. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, McHenry County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

McHenry County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.1%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 4.7%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 32.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for McHenry County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against North Dakota and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of McHenry County, North Dakota?

McHenry County has a population of 5,207, 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 $80,733 with a poverty rate of 9.7%.

How many cities are in McHenry County, North Dakota?

McHenry County contains 12 Census-designated places.