Cavalier County is a county of 3,993 people in North Dakota. At a median age of 50.3, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Owners hold 82% of the housing stock. Median home value sits at $58,800. The average commute runs 12 minutes. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)22.7%(48)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)2.8%(6)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era67.3%(142)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War6.6%(14)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 211 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Cavalier County, North Dakota?
Cavalier County, North Dakota has about 3,993 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Cavalier County, North Dakota?
The typical household in Cavalier County, North Dakota earns about $48,786 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 $58,800, and the typical rent is about $376 a month.
How educated are people in Cavalier County, North Dakota?
About 17.8% 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 8.2% 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 2,071 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.
