Argusville, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 584, Argusville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Argusville is a small community located in North Dakota, within Cass County. The total population is 584. It ranks as the 97th most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Argusville is 36.0 years. This is about the same as the state median of 35.9 years. With 31.5% of the population under 18, Argusville has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Argusville is $162,734. This is 112% higher than the state median of $76,657. It is also 102% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 0.5%. This is 95% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 1.1%. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $356,200. Housing costs are 43% higher than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Argusville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 59% higher than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Argusville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.0%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

59.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Argusville in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 82% higher than the state rate of 32.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.1%. Notably, 19.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Argusville, North Dakota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Dakota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.