City · North Dakota
Mapleton, North Dakota
Mapleton, city, in Cass County, North Dakota. Mapleton had 1,496 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 13.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,320 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,352 (±185). GEOID 3850580.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,496
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,320 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,352 ±185
Median household income
$119,432
±$7,127 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $76,657
Median home value
$310,200
±$57,302 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $249,900
Median gross rent
$1,042
±$425 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $954
Where is Mapleton and what county is it in?
Mapleton is a city in Cass County, North Dakota. It covers 3.9 square miles of land, 338 residents per square mile in 2020.
Mapleton 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 Mapleton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,496 people lived in Mapleton on July 1, 2025, up 13.2% since 2020, faster than North Dakota (+2.6%). The 2020 Census counted 1,320 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,352 (±185).
| Measure | Mapleton | Cass County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,352 ±185 | 193,400 | +239 |
| Households | 463 ±61 | 83,945 | +87 |
| Average household size | 2.92 ±0.23 | 2.23 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 481 ±60 | 89,038 | +97 |
Mapleton's population since 2000
From 606 in 2000 to 1,496 in 2025: up 146.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Mapleton 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 Mapleton?
The median resident of Mapleton is 31.6 years old; 33.1% are under 18 and 7.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.4%.
| Measure | Mapleton | Cass County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.6 ±1.9 | 32.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 33.1% ±4.1 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 7.3% ±2.7 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Male | 48.8% ±3.9 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.4% ±5.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.8% ±6.1 pts | 81.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.1 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±3.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.7% ±2.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.7% ±3.4 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.0% ±2.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| With a disability | 6.0% ±2.1 pts | 11.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.5% ±4.8 pts | 5.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.6% ±3.6 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 43.9% ±6.8 pts | 42.6% | +17.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.1% ±4.0 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.4% ±7.9 pts | 80.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±0.7 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 Mapleton earn?
Half of Mapleton's 463 households earn less than $119,432 a year (±$7,127), against $75,555 in Cass County and $76,657 in North Dakota. In 2015-2019 the median was $103,291 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $16,141 after inflation.
| Measure | Mapleton | Cass County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $119,432 ±$7,127 | $75,555 | +$16,141 |
| Mean household income | $128,040 ±$11,137 | $103,789 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,549 ±$3,368 | $45,643 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 1.9% ±1.3 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.7% ±1.0 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% ±1.7 pts | 96.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.2% ±3.4 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 Mapleton?
Owners occupy 94.0% of Mapleton's occupied homes and renters 6.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $310,200 by its owner (±$57,302). The median renter pays $1,042 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Mapleton | Cass County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $310,200 ±$57,302 | $298,000 | +$84,614 |
| Median gross rent | $1,042 ±$425 | $958 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 12.0% ±25.7 pts | 31.9% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,986 ±$194 | $1,855 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 94.0% ±4.4 pts | 52.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 6.0% ±4.4 pts | 48.0% | – |
| Housing units | 481 ±60 | 89,038 | +97 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±49.2 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.2% ±5.5 pts | 42.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±5.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 10.2% ±5.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 39.3% ±6.9 pts | 20.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.5% ±1.0 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% ±5.3 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 Mapleton building?
Builders took permits for 14 new housing units in Mapleton in 2025 (14 in single-family houses), 9.4 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 Mapleton work and get to work?
74.7% of Mapleton's workers drive alone and 14.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.0 minutes.
| Measure | Mapleton | Cass County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 86.2% ±3.9 pts | 75.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 74.7% ±6.5 pts | 78.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.8% ±4.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.1% ±5.0 pts | 10.0% | +10.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.0 min ±2.8 | 17.1 min | +4.4 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 Mapleton?
No census tract lies mostly in Mapleton; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
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 Mapleton) · Census block assignment files
How does Mapleton compare with other places in North Dakota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Mapleton is the 8,744th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 32nd-most populous of 355 in North Dakota.
Mapleton ranks 10th 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 | 32nd | 355 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 2nd | 62 |
| Residents per square mile | 49th | 67 |
| Median household income | 10th | 64 |
| Per capita income | 20th | 67 |
| Median home value | 13th | 59 |
| Median gross rent | 17th | 56 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7th | 65 |
| Median age | 52nd | 67 |
| Owner-occupied share | 10th | 64 |
| Work from home | 2nd | 32 |
| Travel time to work | 6th | 67 |
Mapleton's figures with every place in North Dakota (CSV)
Every place in North Dakota, sortable · Compare Mapleton 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 Mapleton?
24 of the 57 figures for Mapleton 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 Mapleton 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 Mapleton.