McLean County, ND

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2019 Population

9,584

0.25% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Hoeven

Republican Party

US Senator

Kevin Cramer

Republican Party

US Representative

Kelly Armstrong

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

0.217% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

7.96%

2.64% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$68,529

4.39% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$174,400

6.99% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

4,552

0.154% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, McLean County, ND had a population of 9.58k people with a median age of 46 and a median household income of $68,529. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of McLean County, ND declined from 9,608 to 9,584, a −0.25% decrease and its median household income grew from $65,648 to $68,529, a 4.39% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in McLean County, ND are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.1%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (6.38%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.15%), White (Hispanic) (0.835%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (0.783%). 0% of the households in McLean County, ND speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

99.4% of the residents in McLean County, ND are U.S. citizens.

In 2019, the median property value in McLean County, ND was $174,400, and the homeownership rate was 81.2%. Most people in McLean County, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20 minutes. The average car ownership in McLean County, ND was 2 cars per household.

McLean County, ND borders Burleigh County, ND, Dunn County, ND, McHenry County, ND, Mercer County, ND, Mountrail County, ND, Oliver County, ND, Sheridan County, ND, and Ward County, ND.

United States North Dakota

Diversity

McLean County, ND is home to a population of 9.58k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2019, 1.24% of McLean County, ND residents were born outside of the country (119 people).

In 2019, there were 14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.54k people) in McLean County, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 611 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 110 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in McLean County, ND

White (Non-Hispanic)
8.54k ± 13
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
611 ± 45
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
110 ± 42.1

2.47%

Hispanic Population

237 people

2.47% of the people in McLean County, ND are hispanic (237 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in McLean County, ND as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.24%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

119 people

1.17%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

112 people

As of 2019, 1.24% of McLean County, ND residents (119 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in McLean County, ND was 1.17%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in McLean County, ND compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 11.6

In 2019, the median age of all people in McLean County, ND was 46. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 46, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in McLean County, ND are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all McLean County, ND residents was 46.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Dakota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,821 ± 1,302 people
Philippines
2,784 ± 1,293 people
Canada
2,383 ± 1,197 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 2,821 North Dakota residents, followed by Philippines with 2,784 and Canada with 2,383.

Citizenship

99.4%

2019 Citizenship

99.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99.4% of McLean County, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in McLean County, ND was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in McLean County, ND compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
336 ± 61
Gulf War (2001-)
115 ± 48
Korea
61 ± 33

McLean County, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.92 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for North Dakota. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in North Dakota, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Dakota.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Dakota.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in North Dakota. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Dakota.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of North Dakota across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Males in North Dakota have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,005. The income inequality in North Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.43, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of McLean County, ND employs 4.55k people. The largest industries in McLean County, ND are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (618 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (603 people), and Educational Services (388 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($100,652), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($89,548), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($82,174).

Wages

Median Household Income

$68,529

2019 value

± $3,443

4.39%

1 Year Growth

± 6.68%

Households in McLean County, ND have a median annual income of $68,529, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $65,648 in 2018, which represents a 4.39% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in McLean County, ND compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Dakota.

$65,092

Average Male Salary in North Dakota

± $3,239

$47,005

Average Female Salary in North Dakota

± $2,548

In 2019, full-time male employees in North Dakota made 1.38 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in North Dakota by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Dakota.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in North Dakota

White
$50,652 ± $2,077
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$44,913 ± $25,375
American Indian
$40,584 ± $9,716

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of North Dakota workers was White. These workers were paid 1.13 times more than American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in North Dakota.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in North Dakota by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for McLean County, ND is from North Dakota.

0.43

2019 Wage GINI in North Dakota

0.429

2018 Wage GINI in North Dakota

In 2019, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.43 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.262% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Dakota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9608
Census Tract 9610

The following map shows all of the tracts in McLean County, ND colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 75+

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

7.96% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in McLean County, ND (751 out of 9.43k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 65 - 74.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
630 ± 97
Native American
103 ± 55
Hispanic
18 ± 63

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in McLean County, ND is White, followed by Native American and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

4.55k

2019 Value

± 236

0.154%

1 Year growth

± 7.29%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in McLean County, ND grew at a rate of 0.154%, from 4.55k employees to 4.55k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in McLean County, ND, are Management Occupations (735 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (439 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (336 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of McLean County, ND.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of McLean County, ND, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (735 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (439 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (336 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, McLean County, ND has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (4.9 times higher than expected), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (2.36 times), and Management Occupations (1.59 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of McLean County, ND, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($100,347), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($87,708), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations ($64,125).

Industries

Employment by Industries

4.55k

2019 Value

± 236

0.154%

1 Year growth

± 7.29%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in McLean County, ND grew at a rate of 0.154%, from 4.55k employees to 4.55k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in McLean County, ND, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (618 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (603 people), and Educational Services (388 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of McLean County, ND, though some of these residents may live in McLean County, ND and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in McLean County, ND, by number of employees, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (618 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (603 people), and Educational Services (388 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, McLean County, ND has an unusually high number of Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (14.5 times higher than expected), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (11.5 times), and Utilities (6.99 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in McLean County, ND, by median earnings, are Utilities ($100,652), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($89,548), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($82,174).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Dakota to other states, or from other states to North Dakota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Dakota product (by dollars) was Crude petroleum with $62.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($10.4B) and Other ag prods. ($9.05B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Dakota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Dakota.

$148B

2020 Value in North Dakota

$277B

Projected 2050 Value in North Dakota

87.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Dakota trade was $148B. This is expected to increase 87.3% to $277B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Dakota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Dakota to other states, or from other states to North Dakota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Minnesota
$17.1B
Texas
$16.8B
Illinois
$16.3B

In 2020, the top outbound North Dakota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Minnesota with $17.1B, followed by Texas with $16.8B and Illinois and $16.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Dakota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in McLean County, ND went to Donald J. Trump with 75.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (22.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.73%). The most partisan county was Slope County, ND with 89% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing the state of North Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

McLean County, ND is currently represented by Kelly Armstrong in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (75.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (22.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.73%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in McLean County, ND for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of North Dakota.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for McLean County, ND

75.8% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in North Dakota

Slope County, ND
89% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Emmons County, ND
86.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Logan County, ND
86.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in North Dakota was Slope County, ND with 89% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in North Dakota colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from North Dakota

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Dakota.

John Hoeven

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Kevin Cramer

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing North Dakota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from McLean County, ND

Kelly Armstrong

North Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

McLean County, ND is currently represented by Kelly Armstrong (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for McLean County, ND have changed over time starting in 2008.

Housing & Living

The median property value in McLean County, ND was $174,400 in 2019, which is 0.725 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $163,000 to $174,400, a 6.99% increase. The homeownership rate in McLean County, ND is 81.2%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in McLean County, ND have an average commute time of 20 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in McLean County, ND is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$174,400

2019 Median

± $7,613

$163,000

2018 Median

± $5,930

In 2019, the median property value in McLean County, ND grew to to $174,400 from the previous year's value of $163,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in McLean County, ND compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In McLean County, ND the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$68,529

Median Household Income

± $3,443

4.33k

Number of Households

± 240

In 2019, the median household income of the 4.33k households in McLean County, ND grew to $68,529 from the previous year's value of $65,648.

The following chart displays the households in McLean County, ND distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in McLean County, ND distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In McLean County, ND the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

81.2%

2019 Homeownership

80.7%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 81.2% of the housing units in McLean County, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in McLean County, ND compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

20 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in McLean County, ND have a shorter commute time (20 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 3.09% of the workforce in McLean County, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in McLean County, ND compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (76%)
Worked At Home (9.94%)
Carpooled (8.94%)

In 2019, 76% of workers in McLean County, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.94%) and those who carpooled to work (8.94%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in McLean County, ND distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in McLean County, ND have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

94.7% of the population of McLean County, ND has health coverage, with 48.3% on employee plans, 6.26% on Medicaid, 18.3% on Medicare, 20.6% on non-group plans, and 1.21% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Dakota was $9,851 in 2014. This is a 4.97% increase from the previous year ($9,385).

Primary care physicians in McLean County, ND see 4770 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.49% decrease from the previous year (4842 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4725 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 9450 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Sioux County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (24.1%). Additionally, Rolette County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

4,770 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in McLean County, ND

Primary care physicians in McLean County, ND see an average of 4,770 patients per year. This represents a 1.49% decrease from the previous year (4,842 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in McLean County, ND in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Dakota.

$9,851

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in North Dakota

$4,410

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,413

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,461

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in North Dakota (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.97%, from $9,385 to $9,851.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.32%

Uninsured

48.3%

Employer Coverage

6.26%

Medicaid

18.3%

Medicare

20.6%

Non-Group

1.21%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in McLean County, ND grew by 6.68% from 4.99% to 5.32%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in McLean County, ND changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.