Census tract · Cass County
Census Tract 401, Cass County, North Dakota
Census Tract 401, GEOID 38017040100, in Cass County, North Dakota, partly within Howes Township, Hill Township, Eldred Township, Ayr Township, Rich Township, Walburg Township, Highland Township, Cass County, Rochester Township, Buffalo Township, Clifton Township, Watson Township, Tower City, Page Township, Cornell Township, Pontiac Township, Tower Township, Lake Township, Buffalo, Page, Ayr, Alice, Embden and Enderlin. 1,892 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±195); the 2020 Census counted 1,902.
Residents, 2020-2024
1,892
±195 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 1,902
Median household income
$107,614
±$11,918 (90% margin)
Cass County: $75,555
Median home value
$226,700
±$25,952 (90% margin)
Cass County: $298,000
Median gross rent
$917
±$440 (90% margin)
Cass County: $958
Where is Census Tract 401?
Census Tract 401 is one of 44 census tracts in Cass County, North Dakota. It covers 574.20 square miles of land, 3 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 38017040100, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Howes Township | 7% |
| Hill Township | 7% |
| Eldred Township | 6% |
| Ayr Township | 6% |
| Rich Township | 6% |
| Walburg Township | 6% |
| Highland Township, Cass County | 5% |
| Rochester Township | 5% |
| Buffalo Township | 5% |
| Clifton Township | 5% |
| Watson Township | 5% |
| Tower City | 5% |
| Page Township | 5% |
| Cornell Township | 4% |
| Pontiac Township | 4% |
| Tower Township | 4% |
| Lake Township | 4% |
| Buffalo | 3% |
| Page | 3% |
| Ayr | 2% |
| Alice | 1% |
| Embden | 1% |
| Enderlin | 0% |
7 census tracts border Census Tract 401: Tract 9679 in Barnes County ($80,208), Tract 402 ($113,167), Tract 403 ($78,750), Tract 406 ($115,966), Tract 9689 in Ransom County ($73,750), Tract 9690 in Ransom County ($102,826) and Tract 9687 in Steele County ($77,500). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 401?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 401's population at 1,892 (±195) in 783 households; the 2020 Census counted 1,902 residents and 889 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 401 | Cass County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,892 ±195 | 193,400 |
| Households | 783 ±73 | 83,945 |
| Average household size | 2.36 ±0.17 | 2.23 |
| Housing units | 934 ±72 | 89,038 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 401?
The median resident of Census Tract 401 is 46.3 years old; 20.0% are under 18 and 21.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 1.5%.
| Measure | Tract 401 | Cass County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.3 ±4.4 | 32.8 |
| Under 18 years | 20.0% ±4.3 pts | 22.2% |
| 65 years and over | 21.1% ±4.0 pts | 13.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 3.6% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.1% ±1.9 pts | 81.2% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 7.0% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 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% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.1 pts | 3.7% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% |
| Born outside the United States | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 7.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.9% ±1.5 pts | 8.9% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2% ±2.1 pts | 5.5% |
| With a disability | 14.2% ±2.9 pts | 11.2% |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.5% ±1.8 pts | 5.5% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.4% ±1.9 pts | 95.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.9% ±5.4 pts | 42.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.6% ±1.5 pts | 14.1% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.4% ±2.7 pts | 80.3% |
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 Census Tract 401 earn?
Half of the 783 households in Census Tract 401 earn less than $107,614 a year (±$11,918), against $75,555 across Cass County: 10th highest of the county's 44 tracts with a reliable estimate. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 401 | Cass County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $107,614 ±$11,918 | $75,555 |
| Mean household income | $116,625 ±$13,520 | $103,789 |
| Per capita income | $49,887 ±$5,730 | $45,643 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.9% ±1.9 pts | 11.0% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.2% ±2.7 pts | 11.8% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.4% ±2.3 pts | 6.2% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% ±2.1 pts | 96.6% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.8% ±3.8 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 Census Tract 401?
Owners occupy 88.6% of Census Tract 401's occupied homes and renters 11.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $226,700 by its owner (±$25,952). The median renter pays $917 a month including utilities, and 43.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 401 | Cass County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $226,700 ±$25,952 | $298,000 |
| Median gross rent | $917 ±$440 | $958 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.7% ±17.9 pts | 31.9% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,674 ±$175 | $1,855 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 88.6% ±3.7 pts | 52.0% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 11.4% ±3.7 pts | 48.0% |
| Housing units | 934 ±72 | 89,038 |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.5% ±3.7 pts | 42.9% |
| Mobile homes | 7.1% ±2.4 pts | 1.9% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 3.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.9% ±3.1 pts | 20.9% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 29.4% ±6.2 pts | 7.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.4% ±0.9 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 do people in Census Tract 401 get to work?
67.5% of Census Tract 401's workers drive alone and 14.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.6 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 401 | Cass County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.6% ±3.9 pts | 75.3% |
| Unemployment rate | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 3.0% |
| Drove alone to work | 67.5% ±4.9 pts | 78.2% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% ±2.8 pts | 6.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.5% |
| Walked | 7.2% ±3.4 pts | 2.8% |
| Worked from home | 14.7% ±4.5 pts | 10.0% |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.6 min ±5.0 | 17.1 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
How does Census Tract 401 compare with the other tracts in Cass County?
Among Cass County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 401 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Cass County |
|---|---|
| Population | 43rd of 44 |
| Residents per square mile | 44th of 44 |
| Median household income | 10th of 44 |
| Per capita income | 14th of 44 |
| Median home value | 31st of 42 |
| Median gross rent | 21st of 43 |
| Poverty rate | 24th of 28 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35th of 44 |
| Median age | 3rd of 44 |
| Owner-occupied share | 7th of 43 |
The tracts next to it on Cass County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 406 | 7th | $115,966±$13,937 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 402 | 8th | $113,167±$11,487 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1 | 9th | $109,527±$24,156 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 401 | 10th | $107,614±$11,918 |
| Tract 405.02 | 11th | $103,682±$10,950 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 405.05 | 12th | $101,033±$32,267 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 102.05 | 13th | $97,829±$16,503 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 401?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 401 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections