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Cavalier

North Dakota · 1,246 residents · 0.861 sq mi
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Cavalier has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,152. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 291 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $104,600. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 26% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,246
−19%since 2000
from 1,537 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,447 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,785 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+9%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Cavalier
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,152
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,905
+94%since 2000
from $19,586 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing9.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$635
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
32.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+13%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(1,421)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(66)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.7%(196)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(1,140)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(39)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other2.9%(36)
Diversity Score17.1%(214)
Diversity Score
17
+35%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+33%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.1%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cavalier, North Dakota?

Cavalier, North Dakota has about 1,246 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cavalier, North Dakota earns about $48,152 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cavalier, North Dakota expensive?

In Cavalier, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $104,600, and the typical rent is about $635 a month.

How educated are people in Cavalier, North Dakota?

About 27.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cavalier, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cavalier, North Dakota?

About 4.8% of people in Cavalier, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cavalier, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Cavalier, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 262 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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