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Cogswell

North Dakota · 73 residents · 0.33 sq mi
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Cogswell has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,167. Population has fallen 56% since 2000, a loss of 92 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $35,000. With a median age of 57.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
73
−56%since 2000
from 165 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
221 / sq mi
−56%since 2000
from 500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.9
+49%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
41821231642051990201020202024Cogswell
2024110
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,167
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,429
+159%since 2000
from $14,086 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
+29.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Information2%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,000
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
17.9% rent
Afford Score
0.5
+20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(65)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.6%(8)
Diversity Score30.6%(22)
Diversity Score
31
+582%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+27.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+55%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.0%
+26.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−91.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cogswell, North Dakota?

Cogswell, North Dakota has about 73 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cogswell, North Dakota earns about $69,167 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 $35,000.

How educated are people in Cogswell, North Dakota?

About 6.9% 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 2.9% 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 118 residents, a change of about -62 percent over that period.

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