Mchenry County, North Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 5987 people, 2526 households, and 1701 families residing in the county. The population density was 3.2 people per square mile (1.24/kmē), making it the 35th most densely populated county in North Dakota. There were 2983 housing units at an average density of 1.6 per square mile (0.62/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.35 persons, and the average family size was 2.92 persons. In the Mchenry County, 24% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.9% were 18 to 24, 23.3% were 25 to 44, 25.1% were 45 to 64, and 21.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 103.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101 males. The county's estimated population as of July 2008 was 5168, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 5074 White, 5 Black or African American, 44 American Indian, 4 Asian, 0 Native Hawaiian, and 41 from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $27274, it is 13th poorest county by median household income in North Dakota. The median income for a family in the county was $35676, it is 36th wealthiest county by median family income in North Dakota. The per capita income for the county was $15140, it would be the 16th lowest county by per capita income in the U.S. state of North Dakota.
In 2000, 1351 pupils and students, of which 52.04% are male and 47.96% are female, 22.57% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.44% nursery or pri school, 4.37% kindergarten, 49.3% elementary school, 33.9% high school and 7.99% College graduate school.
| Rank | City | County | Total Area mi2 | Land Area mi2 | Water Area mi2 | Population | Density mi2 | Per capita Income | House hold Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anamoose City | McHenry County | 0.63 | 0.62 | 0.01 | 282 | 455.2 | 15120 | 28438 |
| 2 | Balfour City | McHenry County | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0 | 20 | 41.2 | 5408 | 7917 |
| 3 | Bantry City | McHenry County | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0 | 19 | 115.6 | 12696 | 13750 |
| 4 | Bergen City | McHenry County | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0 | 11 | 15.4 | 22025 | 40625 |
| 5 | Deering City | McHenry County | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0 | 118 | 1655.6 | 13316 | 38750 |
| 6 | Drake City | McHenry County | 2.02 | 1.97 | 0.05 | 322 | 163.1 | 13023 | 22813 |
| 7 | Granville City | McHenry County | 0.28 | 0.27 | 0 | 286 | 1042.5 | 14576 | 24444 |
| 8 | Karlsruhe City | McHenry County | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0 | 119 | 157.5 | 14265 | 19375 |
| 9 | Kief City | McHenry County | 1.24 | 1.22 | 0.02 | 13 | 10.7 | 6467 | 6875 |
| 10 | Towner City | McHenry County | 0.83 | 0.83 | 0 | 574 | 694 | 19598 | 25536 |
| 11 | Upham City | McHenry County | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0 | 155 | 479.4 | 11187 | 21250 |
| 12 | Velva City | McHenry County | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0 | 1049 | 1359.7 | 15267 | 27738 |
| 13 | Voltaire City | McHenry County | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0 | 51 | 125.1 | 14854 | 37500 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5987 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 5987 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 5950 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 5818 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 5719 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5668 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5566 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 5441 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 5363 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5211 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 5168 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 36 | 24 | 60 |
| Kindergarten | 25 | 34 | 59 |
| Elementary school | 352 | 314 | 666 |
| High school | 249 | 209 | 458 |
| College or graduate school | 41 | 67 | 108 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| McHenry County, North Dakota | $27274 | $35676 | $15140 |
| North Dakota, United States | $34604 | $43654 | $17769 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |