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Casselton

North Dakota · 2,485 residents (2025 est.) · 2.162 sq mi
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Casselton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,259. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $278,400. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,953
+59%since 2000
from 1,855 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,366 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 858 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.9
−4%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,485 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Casselton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,259
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,259 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,573
+166%since 2000
from $18,248 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.4%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
+12%since 2010
from 0.382 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance23.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services7.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,400
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$814
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.2%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+92%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,820)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(9)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(38)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(2,817)
Black1.6%(46)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(44)
Diversity Score11.2%(330)
Diversity Score
11
+449%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+131%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 75.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.4%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
47.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 97.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2017
from 85.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Casselton, North Dakota?

Casselton, North Dakota has about 2,953 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Casselton, North Dakota?

The typical household in Casselton, North Dakota earns about $73,259 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Casselton, North Dakota expensive?

In Casselton, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $278,400, and the typical rent is about $814 a month.

How educated are people in Casselton, North Dakota?

About 34.7% of adults age 25 and over in Casselton, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Casselton, North Dakota?

About 7.1% of people in Casselton, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Casselton, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Casselton, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,350 residents, a change of about 84 percent over that period.

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