McKenzie County, North Dakota
McKenzie County: County in North Dakota, United States
About
McKenzie County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,360 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 15,242 inhabitants. Its county seat is Watford City. The county was created 120 years ago in 1904.

Quick Facts about McKenzie County
Population : | 15,242 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | North Dakota (United States) |
Area : | 7410 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 3.5% |
Land as percent of area : | 96.5% |
Named for : | Alexander McKenzie |
Altitude : | 2,178 feet / 664 meters |
Capital : | Watford City |
Establishment : | January 01, 1905 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 2/19/2025 - 10:26:17 AM |
Density : | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 58.27% (2010-2020) |


Geography
McKenzie County is located at 47°44'25"N 103°23'43"W (47.7401500, -103.3952700). It has 6 neighbors: Williams County, Richland County, Wibaux County, Billings County, Dunn County and Mountrail County.
McKenzie County map
The largest city of McKenzie County is Watford City with a population of 7,835. Other cities include, Keene population 60 and Alexander population 24. See all McKenzie County cities & populated places.
McKenzie County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McKenzie County.
City Name | Population | Title |
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Watford City | 7,835 | City in McKenzie County, North Dakota, United States of America |
Arnegard | 100 | Township in McKenzie County, North Dakota |
Hawkeye | 77 | Township in McKenzie County, North Dakota |
Keene | 60 | Unincorporated community in North Dakota |
Harding | 32 | Township in Ramsey County, North Dakota |
Alexander | 24 | City in McKenzie County, North Dakota |
- Official Website
Official website of McKenzie County
McKenzie County has 6 neighbours.
- Williams County county in North Dakota, United States
- Richland County county in Montana, United States
- Wibaux County county in Montana, United States
- Billings County county in North Dakota, United States
- Dunn County county in North Dakota, United States
- Mountrail County county in North Dakota, United States
- Watford City
Demographics
The population of McKenzie County increased by 58.27% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 6,360 | - | census |
2011 | 7,011 | 9.29% | estimation process |
2012 | 7,978 | 12.12% | estimation process |
2013 | 9,278 | 14.01% | estimation process |
2014 | 10,979 | 15.49% | estimation process |
2015 | 12,794 | 14.19% | estimation process |
2016 | 12,572 | -1.77% | estimation process |
2017 | 12,688 | 0.91% | estimation process |
2018 | 13,594 | 6.66% | estimation process |
2019 | 15,024 | 9.52% | estimation process |
2020 | 15,242 | 1.43% | estimation process |
North Dakota Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Cass County | 183,904 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Burleigh County | 96,212 | County in North Dakota, United States |
Bismarck | 74,018 | The capital of North Dakota. |
Grand Forks County | 69,481 | County in North Dakota, United States |
Ward County | 68,466 | County in North Dakota, United States |
Minot | 47,428 | The most populous city in Ward County, North Dakota. |
Williams County | 38,700 | County in North Dakota, United States |
West Fargo | 38,194 | City in North Dakota, United States of America |
Stark County | 32,107 | County in North Dakota, United States |
Morton County | 31,503 | County in North Dakota, United States |
Dickinson | 23,527 | City in North Dakota |
Stutsman County | 20,498 | County in North Dakota, United States |
Richland County | 16,156 | County in North Dakota, United States |
Jamestown | 14,930 | City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States |
Rolette County | 14,165 | County in North Dakota, United States |
Ramsey County | 11,388 | County in North Dakota, United States |