County · North Dakota
Cavalier County, North Dakota
Cavalier County, North Dakota. Cavalier County had 3,497 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.6% since 2020, while North Dakota grew 2.6%. It holds 52 places (12 cities, villages and boroughs and 40 towns and townships) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 38019.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,497
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,704 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,633
Median household income
$69,531
±$8,867 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $76,657
Median home value
$125,800
±$15,711 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $249,900
Median gross rent
$786
±$245 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $954
How many people live in Cavalier County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 3,704 residents in Cavalier County. The Census Bureau estimates 3,497 for July 1, 2025, down 5.6% since 2020, while North Dakota grew 2.6%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 3,633 over 1,489 square miles of land.
| Measure | Cavalier County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,633 | 784,841 | −170 |
| Households | 1,560±106 | 331,063 | −177 |
| Average household size | 2.28±0.16 | 2.28 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,109±25 | 377,281 | −211 |
Cavalier County's population since 2000
From 4,831 in 2000 to 3,497 in 2025: down 27.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Cavalier County?
Cavalier County holds 52 places: 12 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 40 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Langdon with 1,809 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Langdon | 1,909 | $64,286 |
|---|---|---|
| Elgin TownshipGEOID 3801922980 | 200 | not published |
| MunichGEOID 3855020 | 190 | $78,563 |
| OsnabrockGEOID 3860100 | 105 | $19,479 |
| Manilla TownshipGEOID 3801950100 | 72 | $14,875 |
| North Olga TownshipGEOID 3801958060 | 67 | not published |
| Henderson TownshipGEOID 3801937220 | 55 | $168,750 |
| West Hope TownshipGEOID 3801985060 | 49 | not published |
| Perry TownshipGEOID 3801961740 | 46 | not published |
| Cypress TownshipGEOID 3801917580 | 44 | $73,250 |
| South Dresden TownshipGEOID 3801974100 | 43 | not published |
| South Olga TownshipGEOID 3801974300 | 42 | not published |
| Montrose TownshipGEOID 3801954060 | 42 | not published |
| Fremont TownshipGEOID 3801928540 | 40 | $179,261 |
| MiltonGEOID 3853020 | 39 | $43,819 |
| Nekoma TownshipGEOID 3801955780 | 39 | not published |
| Hay TownshipGEOID 3801936420 | 34 | not published |
| Langdon TownshipGEOID 3801944820 | 34 | not published |
| Easby TownshipGEOID 3801921460 | 34 | not published |
| AlsenGEOID 3801740 | 32 | $84,688 |
| Osford TownshipGEOID 3801959980 | 32 | not published |
| NekomaGEOID 3855740 | 31 | $104,375 |
| Minto TownshipGEOID 3801953500 | 31 | not published |
| Dresden TownshipGEOID 3801920460 | 30 | not published |
| Alma TownshipGEOID 3801901660 | 30 | not published |
| Osnabrock TownshipGEOID 3801960140 | 30 | not published |
| Loam TownshipGEOID 3801947380 | 30 | not published |
| Huron TownshipGEOID 3801939660 | 30 | not published |
| Trier TownshipGEOID 3801979540 | 27 | not published |
| Bruce TownshipGEOID 3801909900 | 27 | not published |
| Harvey TownshipGEOID 3801935860 | 26 | not published |
| Waterloo TownshipGEOID 3801983820 | 25 | not published |
| Grey TownshipGEOID 3801933580 | 19 | $250,000 or more |
| Banner Township, Cavalier CountyGEOID 3801904660 | 17 | not published |
| Hope Township, Cavalier CountyGEOID 3801938820 | 17 | not published |
| SarlesGEOID 3870780 | 16 | $2,500 or less |
| CalvinGEOID 3811700 | 15 | not published |
| North Loma TownshipGEOID 3801958020 | 15 | not published |
| East Alma TownshipGEOID 3801921500 | 14 | not published |
| Moscow TownshipGEOID 3801954500 | 13 | not published |
| Billings TownshipGEOID 3801906940 | 12 | $63,889 |
| Byron TownshipGEOID 3801911460 | 12 | not published |
| Mount Carmel TownshipGEOID 3801954820 | 11 | $98,214 |
| Linden TownshipGEOID 3801946940 | 11 | not published |
| LomaGEOID 3847660 | 10 | not published |
| WalesGEOID 3882940 | 10 | not published |
| Storlie TownshipGEOID 3801976380 | 9 | not published |
| Gordon TownshipGEOID 3801931620 | 9 | not published |
| CalioGEOID 3811580 | 8 | $164,000 |
| HannahGEOID 3835060 | 8 | not published |
| Seivert TownshipGEOID 3801971620 | 7 | not published |
| Glenila TownshipGEOID 3801930780 | 6 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Cavalier County?
The median resident of Cavalier County is 48.3 years old; 21.9% are under 18 and 27.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.4%. 2.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Cavalier County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.3±1.6 | 35.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.9%±1.3 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.9%±0.9 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3%±2.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.0%±0.9 pts | 81.7% | −2.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±1.1 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4%±1.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.3%±1.3 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.1%±1.8 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4%±2.3 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 13.4%±2.6 pts | 12.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.3%±1.8 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.4%±2.8 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.1%±3.5 pts | 32.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.0%±1.5 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±1.3 pts | 4.2% | – |
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 Cavalier County earn?
Half of Cavalier County's 1,560 households earn less than $69,531 a year (±$8,867), against $76,657 in North Dakota. In 2015-2019 it was $79,747 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cavalier County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,531±$8,867 | $76,657 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $105,149±$14,142 | $101,793 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,476±$6,300 | $43,389 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.5%±3.2 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.1%±7.2 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.7%±2.3 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.0%±3.9 pts | 88.7% | – |
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 Cavalier County?
Owners occupy 81.3% of Cavalier County's occupied homes and renters 18.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $125,800 by its owner (±$15,711). The median renter pays $786 a month including utilities, and 43.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cavalier County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $125,800±$15,711 | $249,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $786±$245 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.8%±19.7 pts | 31.1% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,307±$153 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.3%±4.5 pts | 62.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,109±25 | 377,281 | −211 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±1.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 22.0%±15.6 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.0%±4.6 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.4%±2.1 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1%±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.8%±4.4 pts | 11.5% | – |
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 Cavalier County building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units across Cavalier County in 2025 (2 single-family), 0.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Cavalier County get to work?
73.6% of Cavalier County's workers drive alone and 8.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.8 minutes.
| Measure | Cavalier County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.8%±3.5 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0%±0.9 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 73.6%±5.3 pts | 77.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.2%±5.1 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 3.0%±1.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.6%±3.1 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.8 min±3.1 | 17.9 min | +4.2 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 are Cavalier County's census tracts?
Cavalier County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $64,464 (Tract 9509) to $70,430 (Tract 9511).
| Tract 950938019950900 | 1,790±168 | $64,464 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 951138019951100 | 1,843±168 | $70,430 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Cavalier County compare with North Dakota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 31st of 53 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 48th of 53 |
| Residents per square mile | 39th of 53 |
| Median household income | 30th of 53 |
| Median home value | 37th of 53 |
| Median gross rent | 20th of 53 |
| Poverty rate | 43rd of 53 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40th of 53 |
| Median age | 11th of 53 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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