McKenzie County, ND Public Records

McKenzie County District Court
201 5th St NW, Ste 524
Watford City, ND 58854 https://county.mckenziecounty.net/Dep
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM CST
P: 701-842-8230
F: 701-444-3916
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Juvenile, Family, Traffic
Restricted Records: No adoption, juvenile, mental health, expunged or dismissed records released

McKenzie County, ND Vital Records

Contact the McKenzie County Office of the County Recorder if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

McKenzie County
County Recorder
201 5th St NW, Ste 523
Watford City, ND 58854 https://county.mckenziecounty.net/Dep
8AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 701-444-3616 ext. 4
Fax: 701-444-3902
Recorded Documents

McKenzie County Vital Certificates

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McKenzie County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 2,742.02 sq mi
Population (2009): 5,799
  • Females: 49.3%
  • White: 76.7%
  • Black/African American: 0.2%
  • Asian: 0.1%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.8%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 75.5%
Population Change (2000-2009): 62
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.4%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 7.3%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 14.4%
High School Graduates (2000): 79.1%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 15.7%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.64
Housing Units (2000): 2,719
Homeownership Rate (2000): 73.9%
Migration Flow to McKenzie County, ND from (2007-2008):

McKenzie County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $157,036
  • Construction: $11,389
  • Retail Trade: $0
  • Professional and Technical Services: $4,825
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $4,722
  • Retail Trade: $0
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $1,983
  • Farms: $12,065
  • Government: $52,782
Employed (2000): 2,444
Unemployed (2000): 174
Unemployment Rate (2009): 3.5%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $32,927
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,245
Local Government Revenue (2007): $19,013 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $293 (thou. dol.)

McKenzie County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 61
  • Per 1,000 population: 11
Deaths (2007): 52
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.4
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 32.8

McKenzie County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 1
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 1
Property Crimes (2008): 36
  • Burglary: 4
  • Larceny-Theft: 29
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 3

McKenzie County Genealogy Records