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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Cavalier County

North Dakota · 4,831 residents · 1,489.125 sq mi
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Cavalier County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,868. Population has fallen 20% since 1990, a loss of 1,233 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $42,100. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,831
−20%since 1990
from 6,064 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3 / sq mi
−20%since 1990
from 4 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.2
+17%since 1990
from 38.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K5K6K6K1990201020202024Cavalier County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,868
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,817
+48%since 1990
from $10,653 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.5%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,100
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$313
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $276 in 1990
US average: $602
81.5%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 79.7% in 1990
18.5% rent
1.3
−27%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(6,020)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0%(2)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score1.9%(114)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(4,720)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(31)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score2.1%(103)
2
+13%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.8%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.2 min
−53%since 1990
from 23.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cavalier County, North Dakota?

Cavalier County, North Dakota has about 4,831 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Cavalier County, North Dakota earns about $31,868 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cavalier County, North Dakota expensive?

In Cavalier County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $42,100, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in Cavalier County, North Dakota?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cavalier County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cavalier County, North Dakota?

About 11.5% of people in Cavalier County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cavalier County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Cavalier County, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,233 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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