Population 5,207 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in McHenry County
Household size in McHenry County
| Period | McHenry County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.14 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.20 | 2.39 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.24 | 2.36 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.33 | 2.38 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.19 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in McHenry County are small: just 2.33 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.14, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in McHenry County
| Period | McHenry County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.6 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.1 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.5 | 37.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.2 | 37.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.4 | −0.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.2, McHenry County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 45.6, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in McHenry County
| Period | McHenry County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 8.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 8.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in McHenry County: 5.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in McHenry County
Renters in McHenry County
| Period | McHenry County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.1% | 33.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 37.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | +3.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.6% of households in McHenry County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 61.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 4.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in McHenry County
| Period | McHenry County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 11.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 13.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 12.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in McHenry County: 19.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 6.6 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in McHenry County
| Period | McHenry County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1976 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +11 | +6 |
McHenry County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1967, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1954 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the southeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in McHenry County
| Period | McHenry County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $429 | $573 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $563 | $716 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $619 | $862 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $748 | $1,031 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$319 | +$458 | +$606 |
A typical rental in McHenry County costs $748 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $319 a month from 2006–10, a 74% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 19.4% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in McHenry County
Bachelor's degrees in McHenry County
| Period | McHenry County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 27.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.5% | 31.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +6.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in McHenry County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 20.5%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 6.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. McHenry County has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five North Dakota counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in McHenry County
| Period | McHenry County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.6% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.3% | 91.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.8% | 92.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.2% | 94.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in McHenry County is a bit above the national rate: 91.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Still, the rate is lower than in North Dakota as a whole (94.1%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.6 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in McHenry County
| Period | McHenry County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.2% | 3.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 3.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 2.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in McHenry County runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Even so, the rate is higher than in North Dakota overall (2.8%). Unemployment is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
McHenry County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McHenry County | 2.33 | 44.2 | 5.3% | 18.6% | 19.9% | 1967 | $748 | 20.5% | 91.2% | 3.9% |
| Ward County | 2.45 | 36.0 | 9.3% | 39.2% | 12.6% | 1987 | $1,073 | 30.0% | 94.8% | 3.8% |
| Pierce County | 2.05 | 42.7 | 6.1% | 18.4% | 10.3% | 1969 | $707 | 27.8% | 93.3% | 1.1% |
| Wells County | 2.19 | 46.1 | 5.2% | 22.9% | 18.7% | 1967 | $658 | 21.9% | 92.4% | 2.1% |
| Benson County | 3.04 | 32.7 | 23.8% | 26.9% | 19.4% | 1972 | $606 | 22.7% | 85.7% | 3.0% |
| Towner County | 2.07 | 48.8 | 7.5% | 21.2% | 19.6% | 1969 | $659 | 24.1% | 91.4% | 0.7% |
| Mountrail County | 2.44 | 35.4 | 13.1% | 38.5% | 23.2% | 1997 | $1,050 | 23.4% | 89.0% | 1.1% |
| Eddy County | 1.95 | 48.0 | 6.3% | 28.0% | 12.0% | 1968 | $600 | 30.7% | 93.6% | 2.3% |
| Ramsey County | 2.17 | 42.4 | 7.9% | 45.5% | 9.2% | 1976 | $761 | 25.3% | 92.9% | 1.2% |
| Nelson County | 2.18 | 48.7 | 5.1% | 24.9% | 24.2% | 1962 | $696 | 29.9% | 92.7% | 1.0% |
| McKenzie County | 2.48 | 33.4 | 11.6% | 46.6% | 20.7% | 2005 | $1,471 | 17.9% | 89.7% | 2.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up McHenry County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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