CensusEasy
CITY

Cogswell

North Dakota · 69 residents (2025 est.) · 0.33 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Cogswell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,313. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 55 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $47,800. With a median age of 59.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
1% 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
110
−33%since 2000
from 165 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
333 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.8
+54%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:69 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
41821231642051990201020202024Cogswell
2024110
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,313
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,666
+174%since 2000
from $14,086 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+25.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
+33%since 2010
from 0.300 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade24.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food7%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information3.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,800
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$521
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
28.3% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.8
+89%since 2000
from 0.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
RELATED:See current rent listings in Cogswell on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(161)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80%(88)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other20%(22)
Diversity Score40%(44)
Diversity Score
40
+791%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+129%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% 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%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.8%
−14.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
Female
38.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
19.1%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2012
from 28.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
65.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2017
from 58.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Cogswell

Millwood
Pop 66
El Dara
Pop 61
Adeline
Pop 72
Exeter
Pop 83
Places similar to Cogswell
Head to head

Compare Cogswell to nearby cities

COGSWELL VS
Aberdeen
Income$64,405+7%
Home value$217,300+355%
Population27,961+40423%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
COGSWELL VS
Wahpeton
Income$62,750+4%
Home value$171,300+258%
Population8,141+11699%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
COGSWELL VS
West Fargo
Income$90,665+50%
Home value$321,900+573%
Population41,175+59574%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
COGSWELL VS
Fargo
Income$66,998+11%
Home value$281,900+490%
Population136,275+197400%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Cogswell, North Dakota?

Cogswell, North Dakota has about 110 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cogswell, North Dakota earns about $60,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cogswell, North Dakota expensive?

In Cogswell, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $47,800, and the typical rent is about $521 a month.

How educated are people in Cogswell, North Dakota?

About 1.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cogswell, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cogswell, North Dakota?

About 6.4% of people in Cogswell, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cogswell, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Cogswell, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 81 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
North Dakota
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Cogswell with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →