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Cogswell

North Dakota · 99 residents · 0.33 sq mi
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Cogswell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,679. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 66 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $16,400. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
99
−40%since 2000
from 165 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
300 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.1
+34%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
41821231642051990201020202024Cogswell
2024110
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,679
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,843
+20%since 2000
from $14,086 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.300
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade34.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information25.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$16,400
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.0%
−61.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
10.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.4
+4%since 2000
from 0.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(161)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(94)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.3%(10)
Diversity Score22.1%(22)
Diversity Score
22
+391%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+79%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
4.5%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
Female
43.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.0%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cogswell, North Dakota?

Cogswell, North Dakota has about 99 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cogswell, North Dakota earns about $37,679 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 $16,400, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Cogswell, North Dakota?

About 4.4% 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 10.3% 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 92 residents, a change of about -48 percent over that period.

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