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Cass County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Cass County, North Dakota has a population of 189,286, the 1st most populous county in North Dakota. The median household income is $75,023 and the median home value is $284,700. The poverty rate is 10.3%.

Cass County Quick Facts

Population 189,286
Median Household Income $75,023
Median Home Value $284,700
Poverty Rate 10.3%
Unemployment Rate 3.0%
Median Age 32.9 years
Homeownership Rate 52.0%
Affordability Ratio 3.8x
Bachelor's Degree+ 43.3%
High School Graduation 95.8%
Cities/Places 25
Population 189,286 1st of 53
Median Income $75,023 1% lower state
Poverty Rate 10.3%
Unemployment 3.0%

Economy & Housing

Employment

3.0% Unemployment Rate State: 2.8% | National: 5.2%
76.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 52.0%
Renter 48.0%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

31out of 100
Low Diversity

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

State average: 31 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Cass County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Fargo city129,064$66,02912.8%$269,800
West Fargo city39,325$96,8776.1%$302,200
Horace city3,964$145,8014.4%$444,600
Casselton city2,640$68,4724.6%$297,500
Mapleton city1,243$116,3642.4%$285,500
Kindred city927$103,5422.8%$291,100
Reile's Acres city888$198,3331.0%$455,900
Harwood city775$145,0000.7%$303,600
Argusville city568$160,0890.5%$350,000
Oxbow city361$172,0831.7%$582,100
Arthur city357$84,7221.2%$209,700
Tower City city345$107,7086.7%$189,700
Hunter city271$75,00014.0%$133,000
Leonard city244$72,9174.5%$158,100
Davenport city215$83,7502.3%$214,300
Buffalo city213$99,5834.7%$166,700
Page city176$75,62514.8%$95,500
Frontier city160$127,8130.6%$370,800
Amenia city130$88,5000.0%$176,600
Gardner city76$118,7500.0%$243,800
North River city67$156,2500.0%$363,600
Prairie Rose city50$123,7500.0%$361,100
Briarwood city49$181,2500.0%$675,000
Alice city23N/A47.8%$65,000
Ayr city12N/A0.0%N/A

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Population Overview

Cass County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 189,286. It is the 1st most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 25 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cass County is 32.9 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 35.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cass County is $75,023. This is 1% lower than the state median of $75,949. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 4% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $284,700. Housing costs are 18% higher than the state median of $241,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 52.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% lower than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cass County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 6.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (6.5% vs 3.2%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (3.1% vs 1.5%).

Education

43.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Cass County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 34% higher than the state rate of 32.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.8%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Cass County, North Dakota?

Cass County has a population of 189,286, making it the 1st most populous county in North Dakota.

What is the median income in Cass County?

The median household income in Cass County is $75,023 with a poverty rate of 10.3%.

How many cities are in Cass County, North Dakota?

Cass County contains 25 Census-designated places.