Mckenzie County Summary

Life in Mckenzie County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Mckenzie County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Mckenzie County:

  • The population in Mckenzie County is 14,280.

  • The median home value in Mckenzie County is $363,450.

  • The median income in Mckenzie County is $88,289.

  • The median rent in Mckenzie County is $1,153.

  • The unemployment rate in Mckenzie County is 1.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Mckenzie County is 12.8%.

  • The average high in Mckenzie County is 62.1° and there are 35.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Mckenzie County

List Of Cities & Towns in Mckenzie County

Watford City, ND Population 6,016

Mandaree, ND Population 604

Alexander, ND Population 268

Four Bears Village, ND Population 200

Arnegard, ND Population 167

East Fairview, ND Population 134

Map Of Mckenzie County

Mckenzie County, ND Weather

  • The average high in Mckenzie County is 62.1°.

  • There are 64.33 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 35.5 inches of rain each year with 11.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:20 hours of sun each day in Mckenzie County.

StatMckenzie County
Mean High62.1
Nice Days64.33
Rainfall35.5
Snowfall11.7
Sunny Hours5:20
62.1°
Average High
35.5
Inches of Rain

Mckenzie County Photos

Watford Cityc North Dakota
Source: Wikipedia User Andrew Filer from Seattle | CC BY-SA 2.0

Mckenzie County Demographics

Population over time in Mckenzie County

The current population in Mckenzie County is 14,280. The population has increased 3.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 13,762 -0.5%
2022 13,836 3.8%
2021 13,334 -

Gender in Mckenzie County

  • Mckenzie County is 46.1% female with 6,589 female residents.

  • Mckenzie County is 53.9% male with 7,691 male residents.

Female
46.1% (6,589)
Male
53.9% (7,691)
Gender Mckenzie County ND USA
Female 46.1% 48.8% 50.5%
Male 53.9% 51.2% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Mckenzie County

Mckenzie County is:

  • 74.5% White with 10,643 White residents.

  • 2.1% African American with 306 African American residents.

  • 7.4% American Indian with 1,057 American Indian residents.

  • 0.9% Asian with 132 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 3.8% Two Or More with 540 Two Or More residents.

  • 11.2% Hispanic with 1,602 Hispanic residents.

White
74.5% (10,643)
African American
2.1% (306)
American Indian
7.4% (1,057)
Asian
0.9% (132)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
3.8% (540)
Hispanic
11.2% (1,602)

Table: Mckenzie County By Race

Race Mckenzie County ND USA
White 74.5% 82.5% 58.2%
African American 2.1% 3.2% 12.0%
American Indian 7.4% 4.3% 0.5%
Asian 0.9% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.5%
Two Or More 3.8% 3.6% 3.9%
Hispanic 11.2% 4.5% 19.0%

Household Income For Mckenzie County, North Dakota

  • 4.1% of households in Mckenzie County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.0% of households in Mckenzie County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Mckenzie County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Mckenzie County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 4.9% of households in Mckenzie County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.6% of households in Mckenzie County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 17.4% of households in Mckenzie County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.7% of households in Mckenzie County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Mckenzie County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 16.1% of households in Mckenzie County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.1% (584)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.0% (144)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.1% (867)
$25,000 to $34,999
4.8% (686)
$35,000 to $49,999
4.9% (698)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.6% (2,510)
$75,000 to $99,999
17.4% (2,481)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.7% (2,242)
$150,000 to $199,999
12.3% (1,759)
$200,000 or more
16.1% (2,305)
Income Mckenzie County ND USA
Less than $10,000 4.1% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.0% 3.5% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.1% 6.7% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 4.8% 7.2% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 4.9% 10.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.6% 16.7% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.4% 13.9% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.7% 18.4% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 12.3% 9.1% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 16.1% 9.2% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Mckenzie County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Mckenzie County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Mckenzie County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 27.0% of adults in Mckenzie County completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Mckenzie County completed some college.

  • 17.0% of adults in Mckenzie County completed associate's degree.

  • 18.0% of adults in Mckenzie County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Mckenzie County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Mckenzie County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Mckenzie County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (428)
9-12th Grade
5% (714)
High School / GED
27% (3,855)
Some College
26% (3,712)
Associate's Degree
17% (2,427)
Bachelor's Degree
18% (2,570)
Master's Degree
3% (428)
Professional Degree
1% (142)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Mckenzie County ND USA
< 9th Grade 3% 1% 5%
9-12th Grade 5% 4% 6%
High School / GED 27% 26% 26%
Some College 26% 22% 19%
Associate's Degree 17% 14% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 23% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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