McKenzie County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

McKenzie County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 14,280. It is the 10th most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in McKenzie County is 31.2 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 35.7 years. With 31.2% of the population under 18, McKenzie County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in McKenzie County is $88,289. This is 16% higher than the state median of $75,949. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 12% higher. The poverty rate stands at 12.8%. This is 21% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.6%. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $357,300. Housing costs are 48% higher than the state median of $241,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 55.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in McKenzie County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (11.2% vs 4.5%).

Education

22.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% 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 92.3%.