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Casselton

North Dakota · 2,479 residents · 2.162 sq mi
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Casselton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,570. Population has grown 34% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $219,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,479
+34%since 2000
from 1,855 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,147 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 858 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+8%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Casselton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,570
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,259 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,920
+124%since 2000
from $18,248 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance20.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services7.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,800
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
22.3% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+104%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(2,290)
Black0.8%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(44)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other1.1%(28)
Diversity Score9.7%(240)
Diversity Score
10
+377%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+119%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 75.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.2%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 97.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Casselton, North Dakota?

Casselton, North Dakota has about 2,479 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Casselton, North Dakota earns about $54,570 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 $219,800, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Casselton, North Dakota?

About 30.9% 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 3.6% 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 876 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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