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 119 years ago in 1904.

McKenzie County locator map
Location of McKenzie County on North Dakota map.

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 : 09:50:25 (30th December 2024)
Density : 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 58.27% (2010-2020)
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Fort Union
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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.

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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
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

McKenzie County has 6 neighbours.

  • 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

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