Market insights · North Dakota
McLean County, ND: growth, migration and housing
McLean County has 9,740 residents, down 0.2% since 2020 (-0.6% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 192 households moved in and 210 moved out (-18 net), while a net $0.1M of income left. Median household income is $83,583, the median home $227,100 and median rent $784 a month.
In North Dakota: 21st of 53 counties for 5-year population growth · 22nd of 47 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 12th of 53 counties for median household income · 12th of 53 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to McLean County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Ward County, ND | 33 | $3.9M |
| Burleigh County, ND | 29 | $2.3M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving McLean County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Burleigh County, ND | 57 | $3.5M |
| Ward County, ND | 25 | $1.6M |
| Morton County, ND | 22 | $1.4M |
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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.