McHenry, North Dakota

McHenry is a city in Foster County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 56 at the 2010 census.[5] McHenry was founded in 1899.

This article is about the city of McHenry. For the county, see McHenry County, North Dakota.

McHenry, North Dakota
City
McHenry in 2009
Location of McHenry, North Dakota
Coordinates: 47°34′33″N 98°35′22″W
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County	Foster
Area [1]
• Total	0.25 sq mi (0.64 km^2)
• Land	0.25 sq mi (0.64 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	1,509 ft (460 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	56
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	53
• Density	215.45/sq mi (83.11/km^2)
Time zone	UTC−06:00 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−05:00 (CDT)
ZIP Code	58464
Area code(s)	701
FIPS code	38-49260
GNIS feature ID	1030147[4]

Geography

McHenry is located at 47°34′33″N 98°35′22″W (47.575845, -98.589541).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.26 square miles (0.67 km²), all of it land.[7]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1910	398		—
1920	299		−24.9%
1930	219		−26.8%
1940	250		14.2%
1950	189		−24.4%
1960	155		−18.0%
1970	152		−1.9%
1980	113		−25.7%
1990	85		−24.8%
2000	71		−16.5%
2010	56		−21.1%
Est. 2019	53	[3]	−5.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[8] 2018 Estimate[9]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 56 people, 31 households, and 20 families residing in the city. The population density was 215.4 inhabitants per square mile (83.2/km²). There were 37 housing units at an average density of 142.3 per square mile (54.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White and 1.8% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 31 households, of which 6.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.5% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.81 and the average family size was 2.10.

The median age in the city was 71.3 years. 5.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 1.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 10.7% were from 25 to 44; 17.9% were from 45 to 64; and 64.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.4% male and 53.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 71 people, 36 households, and 27 families residing in the city. The population density was 276.0 people per square mile (105.4/km²). There were 45 housing units at an average density of 174.9 per square mile (66.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.59% White, and 1.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.41% of the population.

There were 36 households, out of which 11.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.97 and the average family size was 2.22.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 8.5% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 12.7% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 47.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 64 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $27,813. Males had a median income of $57,917 versus $27,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,702. There were 4.3% of families and 16.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including 100.0% of under eighteens and 5.4% of those over 64.

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, McHenry has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.[10]

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
5. "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 2, 2011.
6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
8. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved February 12, 2014.
9. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
10. Climate Summary for McHenry, North Dakota

External links

• McHenry, North Dakota, 1899-1974 from the Digital Horizons website