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 14,081.

  • The median home value in Mckenzie County is $301,103.

  • The median income in Mckenzie County is $83,813.

  • The median rent in Mckenzie County is $1,192.

  • The unemployment rate in Mckenzie County is 1.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Mckenzie County is 13.4%.

  • 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 5,900

Mandaree, ND Population 684

Four Bears Village, ND Population 251

Alexander, ND Population 213

Arnegard, ND Population 155

East Fairview, ND Population 119

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 14,081. The population has increased 3.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 13,762 -0.5%
2021 13,836 3.8%
2020 13,334 -

Gender in Mckenzie County

  • Mckenzie County is 45.4% female with 6,397 female residents.

  • Mckenzie County is 54.6% male with 7,683 male residents.

Female
45.4% (6,397)
Male
54.6% (7,683)
Gender Mckenzie County ND USA
Female 45.4% 48.6% 50.4%
Male 54.6% 51.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Mckenzie County

Mckenzie County is:

  • 75.3% White with 10,610 White residents.

  • 2.1% African American with 301 African American residents.

  • 8.3% American Indian with 1,171 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 78 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 3.1% Two Or More with 433 Two Or More residents.

  • 10.6% Hispanic with 1,488 Hispanic residents.

White
75.3% (10,610)
African American
2.1% (301)
American Indian
8.3% (1,171)
Asian
0.6% (78)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
3.1% (433)
Hispanic
10.6% (1,488)

Table: Mckenzie County By Race

Race Mckenzie County ND USA
White 75.3% 83.0% 58.9%
African American 2.1% 3.2% 12.1%
American Indian 8.3% 4.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 1.6% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.2% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.1% 3.2% 3.5%
Hispanic 10.6% 4.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Mckenzie County, North Dakota

  • 5.0% of households in Mckenzie County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.3% of households in Mckenzie County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.3% of households in Mckenzie County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Mckenzie County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.6% of households in Mckenzie County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Mckenzie County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Mckenzie County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.8% of households in Mckenzie County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Mckenzie County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Mckenzie County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.0% (697)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.3% (189)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.3% (605)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.5% (1,052)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.6% (1,355)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.7% (1,934)
$75,000 to $99,999
17.0% (2,395)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.8% (2,792)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.4% (1,179)
$200,000 or more
13.3% (1,879)
Income Mckenzie County ND USA
Less than $10,000 5.0% 4.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.3% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.3% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.5% 7.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.6% 10.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.7% 17.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.0% 13.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.8% 18.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.4% 8.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 13.3% 8.4% 11.4%

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

  • 2.0% of adults in Mckenzie County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Mckenzie County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 28.0% of adults in Mckenzie County completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Mckenzie County completed some college.

  • 15.0% of adults in Mckenzie County completed associate's degree.

  • 19.0% of adults in Mckenzie County completed bachelor's degree.

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

  • 2.0% of adults in Mckenzie County completed professional degree.

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

< 9th Grade
2% (281)
9-12th Grade
6% (844)
High School / GED
28% (3,942)
Some College
25% (3,520)
Associate's Degree
15% (2,112)
Bachelor's Degree
19% (2,675)
Master's Degree
3% (422)
Professional Degree
2% (281)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Mckenzie County ND USA
< 9th Grade 2% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 4% 6%
High School / GED 28% 26% 26%
Some College 25% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 15% 14% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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