2023 ACS Census Data · Population 3,663
Cavalier County is a small rural county in North Dakota with a population of 3,663. The median household income is $67,064, near the national median. The poverty rate is 7.7%, median home value is $122,300, and 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
3,663
2023 estimate
Rank #2989 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$67,064
Household
Rank #1284 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$122,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #2487 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
22.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #1515 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
47.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
4.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
8% below North Dakota avg·3% above national avg
Poverty Rate
33% above North Dakota avg·49% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
3% below North Dakota avg·5% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$45,550
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
7.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
60.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
27% below North Dakota avg·42% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
12% above North Dakota avg·7% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
12% above North Dakota avg·13% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
0% below North Dakota avg·23% above national avg
Housing Units
2,115
Households
1,539
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,261
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
83.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
16 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
9% below North Dakota avg·8% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above North Dakota avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
5.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
4.7%
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