Market insights · North Dakota
McKenzie County, ND: growth, migration and housing
McKenzie County has 15,192 residents, up 2.8% since 2020 (+2.7% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 594 households moved in and 490 moved out (+104 net), while a net $1.1M of income left. Median household income is $93,404, the median home $349,600 and median rent $1,284 a month.
In North Dakota: 8th of 53 counties for 5-year population growth · 2nd of 47 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 2nd of 53 counties for median household income · 1st of 53 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to McKenzie County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Williams County, ND | 46 | $3.8M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving McKenzie County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Williams County, ND | 64 | $4.6M |
| Burleigh County, ND | 27 | $2.9M |
| Mountrail County, ND | 21 | $1.0M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.