McLean County, North Dakota
McLean County: County in North Dakota, United States
About
McLean County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,962 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 9,416 inhabitants. Its county seat is Washburn. The county was created 142 years ago in 1882.

Quick Facts about McLean County
Population : | 9,416 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | North Dakota (United States) |
Different from : | McLennan County, McLean County, McLean County |
Area : | 6030 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 9.3% |
Land as percent of area : | 90.7% |
Capital : | Washburn |
Establishment : | January 01, 1883 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 2/18/2025 - 4:53:35 PM |
Density : | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 4.82% (2010-2020) |


Geography
McLean County is located at 47°36'25"N 101°19'19"W (47.6069600, -101.3218300). It has 3 neighbors: Mercer County, Oliver County and Ward County.
McLean County map
The largest city of McLean County is Garrison with a population of 1,458. Other cities include, Washburn population 1,247, Underwood population 729, Wilton population 541 and Max population 348. See all McLean County cities & populated places.
McLean County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McLean County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Garrison | 1,458 | City in McLean County, North Dakota, United States |
Washburn | 1,247 | City in North Dakota |
Underwood | 729 | City in North Dakota, USA |
Wilton | 541 | City in North Dakota |
Max | 348 | City in North Dakota, USA |
Riverdale | 224 | Human settlement in McLean County, North Dakota, United States of America |
Coleharbor | 87 | Human settlement in McLean County, North Dakota, United States of America |
Benedict | 75 | Human settlement in McLean County, North Dakota, United States of America |
Turtle Lake | 48 | City in McLean County, North Dakota, United States |
Mercer | 38 | City in the U. |
Roseglen | 37 | Township in McLean County, North Dakota |
Butte | 14 | City in North Dakota, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of McLean County
McLean County has 3 neighbours.
- Mercer County county in North Dakota, United States
- Oliver County county in North Dakota, United States
- Ward County county in North Dakota, United States
- Washburn
Demographics
The population of McLean County increased by 4.82% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 8,962 | - | census |
2011 | 9,081 | 1.31% | estimation process |
2012 | 9,385 | 3.24% | estimation process |
2013 | 9,464 | 0.83% | estimation process |
2014 | 9,553 | 0.93% | estimation process |
2015 | 9,664 | 1.15% | estimation process |
2016 | 9,643 | -0.22% | estimation process |
2017 | 9,636 | -0.07% | estimation process |
2018 | 9,529 | -1.12% | estimation process |
2019 | 9,450 | -0.84% | estimation process |
2020 | 9,416 | -0.36% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (3)
- McLean County , Illinois county in North Dakota, United States with a population of 171,256 people.
- McLean County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 9,075 people.
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 |
McKenzie County | 15,242 | 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 |