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Casselton, North Dakota
Casselton, city, in Cass County, North Dakota. Casselton had 2,485 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,479 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,953 (±419). GEOID 3812700.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,485
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,479 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,953 ±419
Median household income
$73,259
±$36,760 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $76,657
Median home value
$278,400
±$23,726 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $249,900
Median gross rent
$814
±$184 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $954
Where is Casselton and what county is it in?
Casselton is a city in Cass County, North Dakota. It covers 2.2 square miles of land, 1,147 residents per square mile in 2020.
Casselton is in the Fargo, ND-MN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Casselton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,485 people lived in Casselton on July 1, 2025, up 0.2% since 2020, slower than North Dakota (+2.6%). The 2020 Census counted 2,479 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,953 (±419).
| Measure | Casselton | Cass County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,953 ±419 | 193,400 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,245 ±290 | 83,945 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.37 ±0.39 | 2.23 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,266 ±286 | 89,038 | no clear change |
Casselton's population since 2000
From 1,855 in 2000 to 2,485 in 2025: up 34.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Casselton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Casselton?
The median resident of Casselton is 32.9 years old; 30.7% are under 18 and 9.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 1.6%.
| Measure | Casselton | Cass County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.9 ±4.3 | 32.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 30.7% ±5.1 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.9% ±3.5 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Male | 52.2% ±5.6 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% ±1.5 pts | 3.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.4% ±3.0 pts | 81.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±2.6 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.1% ±2.2 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.5% ±3.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
| With a disability | 10.4% ±4.0 pts | 11.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.9% ±8.7 pts | 5.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.3% ±3.5 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.7% ±8.1 pts | 42.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.9% ±4.3 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.5% ±3.7 pts | 80.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 5.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Casselton earn?
Half of Casselton's 1,245 households earn less than $73,259 a year (±$36,760), against $75,555 in Cass County and $76,657 in North Dakota. In 2015-2019 it was $96,533 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Casselton | Cass County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,259 ±$36,760 | $75,555 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $118,399 ±$23,823 | $103,789 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,573 ±$10,004 | $45,643 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.1% ±6.1 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.0% ±14.3 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.6% ±1.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% ±1.7 pts | 96.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.5% ±16.1 pts | 89.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Casselton?
Owners occupy 65.2% of Casselton's occupied homes and renters 34.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $278,400 by its owner (±$23,726). The median renter pays $814 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Casselton | Cass County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $278,400 ±$23,726 | $298,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $814 ±$184 | $958 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 6.0% ±8.2 pts | 31.9% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,876 ±$146 | $1,855 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.2% ±17.0 pts | 52.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.8% ±17.0 pts | 48.0% | – |
| Housing units | 1,266 ±286 | 89,038 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.6 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.1% ±15.4 pts | 42.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.8% ±3.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±1.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.9% ±3.5 pts | 20.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.9% ±8.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Casselton building?
Builders took permits for 7 new housing units in Casselton in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 2.8 per 1,000 residents against 3.1 across North Dakota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Casselton work and get to work?
78.9% of Casselton's workers drive alone and 7.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.7 minutes.
| Measure | Casselton | Cass County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 75.5% ±6.4 pts | 75.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.9% ±0.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.9% ±6.8 pts | 78.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.0% ±5.2 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±1.3 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.0% ±3.4 pts | 10.0% | +4.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.7 min ±9.6 | 17.1 min | +10.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Casselton?
No census tract lies mostly in Casselton; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 403Cass County | 3,704 | $78,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Casselton) · Census block assignment files
How does Casselton compare with other places in North Dakota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Casselton is the 6,925th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 19th-most populous of 355 in North Dakota.
Casselton ranks 32nd of 64 places in North Dakota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 19th | 355 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 26th | 62 |
| Residents per square mile | 25th | 67 |
| Median household income | 32nd | 64 |
| Per capita income | 10th | 67 |
| Median home value | 20th | 59 |
| Median gross rent | 34th | 56 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16th | 65 |
| Median age | 46th | 67 |
| Owner-occupied share | 34th | 64 |
| Work from home | 16th | 32 |
| Travel time to work | 1st | 67 |
Casselton's figures with every place in North Dakota (CSV)
Every place in North Dakota, sortable · Compare Casselton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Casselton?
23 of the 57 figures for Casselton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Casselton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Casselton.