Mekinock township is located in Grand Forks County North Dakota. Mekinock township has a 2024 population of 2,176. Mekinock township is currently growing at a rate of 0.51% annually and its population has increased by 0.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,173 in 2020.
The average household income in Mekinock township is $81,473 with a poverty rate of 5.88%. The median age in Mekinock township is 22.6 years: 22.5 years for males, and 22.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mekinock township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,846 | 79.19% |
| Two or more races | 188 | 8.07% |
| Black or African American | 125 | 5.36% |
| Asian | 75 | 3.22% |
| Other race | 72 | 3.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.64% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.43% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 617 | 3.37 | 12.8 | 87.2 |
| Married | 507 | 3.71 | 13.4 | 86.6 |
| Non Family | 80 | 1.44 | 13.8 | 86.3 |
| Female | 26 | 2.69 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 4 | 3 | 0 | 100 |
3.63
Average Family Size
3.37
Average Household Size
12.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 18 | 1.87% |
| Associates Degree | 247 | 25.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 168 | 17.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 137 | 14.24% |
| High School Graduate | 100 | 10.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 1.25% |
| Some College | 280 | 29.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 790 | 777 | 251 |
| Hispanic | 78 | 73 | 32 |
| Black | 49 | 40 | 7 |
| Asian | 36 | 33 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 27 | 8 |
| Other Race | 28 | 28 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,750 | $66,797 | $23,594 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,303 | $112,083 | $55,757 |
| High School Graduate | $53,958 | $55,000 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,590 | $58,021 | $41,250 |
| Some College | $46,450 | $50,417 | $38,214 |
$53,590
Average Earnings
$58,021
Average Male
$41,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.84% of Mekinock township residents speak only English, while 11.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,593 | 116 | 7.28% |
| Other | 68 | 6 | 8.82% |
| Hispanic | 291 | 6 | 2.06% |
5.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.52%
Male Poverty Rate
5.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mekinock township is Other, with 8.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mekinock township is Hispanic, with 2.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11% |
| Some College | 1.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.77% |
| Female Employed | 2.34% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,350 | $83,817 |
| Households | $72,188 | $81,473 |
| Married Families | $74,850 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,278 | $61,555 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
70.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.3%
Male Marriage Rate
84.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
133
Number of Veterans
75
Male Veterans
58
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 83 |
| First Gulf War | 40 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 61 |
| 35 to 54 | 51 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 104 | 16.46% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 37.21% |
| Black | 12 | 41.38% |
| Asian | 7 | 21.21% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 20% |
| Native American | 4 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
83.6%
Labor Force Participation
36.7%
Employment Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
13.6%
Born in Mekinock township
95.88%
Native Born
4.12%
Foreign Born
1.8%
Non Citizen
2.32%
Naturalized
95.88% of Mekinock township residents were born in the United States, with 13.6% having been born in North Dakota. 1.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,231 | 11 | 0.5% |
| 2028 | 2,220 | 11 | 0.5% |
| 2027 | 2,209 | 11 | 0.5% |
| 2026 | 2,198 | 11 | 0.5% |
| 2025 | 2,187 | 11 | 0.51% |
| 2024 | 2,176 | 11 | 0.51% |
| 2023 | 2,165 | 11 | 0.51% |
| 2022 | 2,154 | -29 | -1.33% |
| 2021 | 2,183 | 10 | 0.46% |
| 2020 | 2,173 | -224 | -9.35% |
| 2019 | 2,397 | -47 | -1.92% |
| 2018 | 2,444 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 2,441 | 9 | 0.37% |
| 2016 | 2,432 | 12 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 2,420 | -74 | -2.97% |
| 2014 | 2,494 | -64 | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 2,558 | 22 | 0.87% |
| 2012 | 2,536 | 44 | 1.77% |
| 2011 | 2,492 | -42 | -1.66% |
| 2010 | 2,534 | 0 | 0% |