Cass County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Cass County, Minnesota Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Cass County, Minnesota has a population of 30,992, the 34th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $68,874 and the median home value is $288,300. The poverty rate is 12.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Cass County Quick Facts

Population 30,992

Median Household Income $68,874

Median Home Value $288,300

Poverty Rate 12.8%

Unemployment Rate 6.6%

Median Age 49.9 years

Homeownership Rate 86.2%

Affordability Ratio 4.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 26.0%

High School Graduation 94.3%

Cities/Places 15

Population 30,992 34th of 87

Median Income $68,874 23% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.8%

Unemployment 6.6%

How Cass County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	30,688	30,992	+1.0%
Median household income	$64,937	$68,874	+6.1%
Median home value	$262,300	$288,300	+9.9%

Median Household Income

Cass

$68,874

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Cass

$288,300

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.4%

$25K-$50K 20.5%

$50K-$100K 32.1%

$100K+ 32.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.9%

$10K-$15K

3.5%

$15K-$20K

3.6%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

4.4%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

4.3%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

4.1%

$50K-$60K

8.3%

$60K-$75K

10.3%

$75K-$100K

13.5%

$100K-$125K

10.2%

$125K-$150K

6.9%

$150K-$200K

7.8%

$200K+

7.2%

Employment

6.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

55.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 86.2%

Renter 13.8%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $863/mo 15.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.0%

18-34

15.1%

35-54

20.8%

55-74

33.5%

75+

10.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Cass County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
East Gull Lake	1,076	$123,333	3.6%	$553,700
Lake Shore	1,073	$96,563	5.8%	$513,200
Pine River	906	$43,080	29.1%	$180,400
Walker	848	$34,375	21.5%	$261,800
Cass Lake	635	$48,250	22.8%	$109,900
Pillager	547	$67,679	10.2%	$180,300
Remer	371	$49,500	15.8%	$153,000
Backus	291	$56,250	17.9%	$134,700
Chickamaw Beach	248	$110,000	4.8%	$298,800
Hackensack	248	$41,250	25.7%	$176,800
Federal Dam	142	$38,393	10.6%	$123,100
Longville	138	$32,917	23.2%	$187,500
Bena	79	$49,167	22.8%	$112,500
Whipholt	76	$72,500	15.8%	$342,900
Boy River	6	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Cass County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 30,992. It is the 34th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cass County is 49.9 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 10.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cass County is $68,874. This is 23% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.8%. This is 38% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 62% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $288,300. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cass County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 6.4%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

26.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Cass County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Minnesota and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Cass County, Minnesota?

Cass County has a population of 30,992, making it the 34th most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Cass County?

The median household income in Cass County is $68,874 with a poverty rate of 12.8%.

How many cities are in Cass County, Minnesota?

Cass County contains 15 Census-designated places.