County · North Dakota
McHenry County, North Dakota
McHenry County, North Dakota. McHenry County had 5,130 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.2% since 2020, while North Dakota grew 2.6%. It holds 58 places (12 cities, villages and boroughs, 45 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 38049.
McHenry County is one of the 3 counties of the Minot, ND metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,130
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,345 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,207
Median household income
$80,733
±$9,698 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $76,657
Median home value
$151,000
±$15,956 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $249,900
Median gross rent
$713
±$164 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $954
How many people live in McHenry County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 5,345 residents in McHenry County. The Census Bureau estimates 5,130 for July 1, 2025, down 4.2% since 2020, while North Dakota grew 2.6%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 5,207 over 1,874 square miles of land.
| Measure | McHenry County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,207 | 784,841 | −671 |
| Households | 2,244±97 | 331,063 | −350 |
| Average household size | 2.29±0.10 | 2.28 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,833±39 | 377,281 | −338 |
McHenry County's population since 2000
From 5,987 in 2000 to 5,130 in 2025: down 14.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in McHenry County?
McHenry County holds 58 places: 12 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 45 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Velva with 1,046 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Velva | 1,086 | $83,060 |
|---|---|---|
| Towner | 479 | $49,500 |
| Drake | 292 | $46,000 |
| Velva TownshipGEOID 3804981660 | 278 | $115,750 |
| Granville | 240 | $82,500 |
| AnamooseGEOID 3802220 | 230 | $78,750 |
| Norwich TownshipGEOID 3804958660 | 145 | $62,273 |
| UphamGEOID 3880860 | 135 | not published |
| Newport TownshipGEOID 3804956540 | 107 | $250,000 or more |
| North Prairie TownshipGEOID 3804958100 | 99 | $39,688 |
| DeeringGEOID 3818620 | 94 | $88,125 |
| Egg Creek TownshipGEOID 3804922580 | 88 | $71,875 |
| KarlsruheGEOID 3841380 | 87 | not published |
| Deering TownshipGEOID 3804918660 | 86 | not published |
| Berwick TownshipGEOID 3804906580 | 81 | not published |
| Brown TownshipGEOID 3804909860 | 78 | not published |
| Lebanon TownshipGEOID 3804945500 | 76 | not published |
| Riga TownshipGEOID 3804966780 | 73 | $52,500 |
| Granville TownshipGEOID 3804932700 | 72 | $31,731 |
| Pratt TownshipGEOID 3804964420 | 61 | not published |
| Kottke Valley TownshipGEOID 3804943460 | 61 | $113,750 |
| Normal TownshipGEOID 3804957500 | 60 | not published |
| Denbigh TownshipGEOID 3804919020 | 59 | not published |
| Odin TownshipGEOID 3804959180 | 56 | not published |
| Meadow TownshipGEOID 3804951660 | 55 | $71,250 |
| Schiller TownshipGEOID 3804971180 | 48 | $71,250 |
| VoltaireGEOID 3882380 | 46 | not published |
| Anamoose TownshipGEOID 3804902260 | 46 | $155,852 |
| Hendrickson TownshipGEOID 3804937260 | 45 | not published |
| Willow Creek TownshipGEOID 3804986420 | 43 | not published |
| Deep River TownshipGEOID 3804918540 | 41 | not published |
| Land TownshipGEOID 3804944660 | 41 | $45,500 |
| Lake Hester TownshipGEOID 3804943860 | 41 | not published |
| Spring Grove TownshipGEOID 3804975020 | 39 | not published |
| Little Deep TownshipGEOID 3804947260 | 39 | not published |
| Layton TownshipGEOID 3804945380 | 37 | $87,292 |
| Bantry TownshipGEOID 3804904780 | 37 | $59,286 |
| Karlsruhe TownshipGEOID 3804941420 | 36 | not published |
| Olivia TownshipGEOID 3804959300 | 35 | not published |
| Bjornson TownshipGEOID 3804907300 | 34 | $145,855 |
| Lake George TownshipGEOID 3804943820 | 34 | not published |
| Wagar TownshipGEOID 3804982580 | 34 | not published |
| Grilley TownshipGEOID 3804933700 | 32 | $139,500 |
| Voltaire TownshipGEOID 3804982420 | 32 | not published |
| Balfour TownshipGEOID 3804904500 | 30 | not published |
| Strege TownshipGEOID 3804976700 | 29 | $57,656 |
| Falsen TownshipGEOID 3804925620 | 27 | not published |
| Round Lake TownshipGEOID 3804968660 | 25 | not published |
| Rose Hill Township, McHenry CountyGEOID 3804968310 | 23 | $200,625 |
| BalfourGEOID 3804460 | 20 | not published |
| Villard TownshipGEOID 3804982220 | 15 | not published |
| Saline TownshipGEOID 3804970340 | 14 | not published |
| Gilmore TownshipGEOID 3804930300 | 14 | not published |
| Mouse River TownshipGEOID 3804954980 | 14 | not published |
| BergenGEOID 3806180 | 10 | not published |
| Cottonwood Lake TownshipGEOID 3804916260 | 9 | not published |
| KiefGEOID 3842660 | 8 | not published |
| BantryGEOID 3804740 | 6 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in McHenry County?
The median resident of McHenry County is 43.4 years old; 24.2% are under 18 and 22.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.2%. 1.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | McHenry County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.4±1.1 | 35.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.2%±0.7 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.1%±0.4 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% | 4.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.0%±0.3 pts | 81.7% | −1.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.9%±0.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1%±0.7 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.7%±1.2 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.6%±2.1 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 12.2%±1.7 pts | 12.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.3%±2.5 pts | 6.5% | +3.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.2%±1.8 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.3%±2.6 pts | 32.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.3%±0.9 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.7 pts | 4.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in McHenry County earn?
Half of McHenry County's 2,244 households earn less than $80,733 a year (±$9,698), against $76,657 in North Dakota. In 2015-2019 it was $78,985 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | McHenry County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,733±$9,698 | $76,657 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $92,720±$6,511 | $101,793 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,377±$2,386 | $43,389 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.7%±2.3 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.8%±5.4 pts | 11.1% | +8.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.3%±1.3 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.3%±3.8 pts | 88.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in McHenry County?
Owners occupy 81.4% of McHenry County's occupied homes and renters 18.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $151,000 by its owner (±$15,956). The median renter pays $713 a month including utilities, and 18.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | McHenry County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $151,000±$15,956 | $249,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $713±$164 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 18.4%±9.6 pts | 31.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,423±$180 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.4%±3.5 pts | 62.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,833±39 | 377,281 | −338 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 14.0%±6.8 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.0%±2.9 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.8%±2.4 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 23.2%±3.8 pts | 11.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is McHenry County building?
Builders took permits for 12 new housing units across McHenry County in 2025 (12 single-family), 2.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in McHenry County get to work?
70.7% of McHenry County's workers drive alone and 16.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.1%.
| Measure | McHenry County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.1%±2.5 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1%±1.7 pts | 2.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 70.7%±4.5 pts | 77.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8%±1.8 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 5.1%±2.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.4%±4.2 pts | 8.1% | +10.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.7 min±2.3 | 17.9 min | +5.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are McHenry County's census tracts?
McHenry County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $76,875 (Tract 9559) to $81,453 (Tract 9556).
| Tract 955638049955600 | 2,404±147 | $81,453 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 955938049955900 | 2,803±147 | $76,875 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does McHenry County compare with North Dakota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 23rd of 53 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 45th of 53 |
| Residents per square mile | 33rd of 53 |
| Median household income | 14th of 53 |
| Median home value | 31st of 53 |
| Median gross rent | 35th of 53 |
| Poverty rate | 29th of 53 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46th of 53 |
| Median age | 27th of 53 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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