Cass County, North Dakota Demographics 2026
Cass County, North Dakota has a population of 193,400, the 1st most populous county in North Dakota. The median household income is $75,555 and the median home value is $298,000. The poverty rate is 11.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Cass County Quick Facts
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 | 189,286 | 193,400 | +2.2% |
| Median household income | $75,023 | $75,555 | +0.7% |
| Median home value | $284,700 | $298,000 | +4.7% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 32 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Cass County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | 131,627 | $66,998 | 12.9% | $281,900 |
| West Fargo | 40,094 | $90,665 | 8.8% | $321,900 |
| Horace | 4,588 | $138,578 | 4.3% | $414,500 |
| Casselton | 2,953 | $73,259 | 7.1% | $278,400 |
| Mapleton | 1,352 | $119,432 | 1.8% | $310,200 |
| Reile's Acres | 1,032 | $192,500 | 1.2% | $475,600 |
| Kindred | 996 | $105,104 | 3.5% | $297,800 |
| Enderlin | 985 | $74,625 | 12.5% | $148,600 |
| Harwood | 819 | $145,139 | 1.3% | $321,100 |
| Argusville | 584 | $162,734 | 0.5% | $356,200 |
| Oxbow | 491 | $210,417 | 1.4% | $680,100 |
| Arthur | 392 | $88,393 | 1.6% | $217,900 |
| Tower City | 304 | $108,958 | 7.6% | $187,500 |
| Hunter | 292 | $74,583 | 12.7% | $125,000 |
| Leonard | 248 | $59,722 | 6.5% | $162,500 |
| Davenport | 245 | $85,625 | 1.6% | $223,800 |
| Buffalo | 180 | $76,875 | 7.8% | $179,700 |
| Frontier | 169 | $122,500 | 3.0% | $385,300 |
| Page | 165 | $71,000 | 13.9% | $92,500 |
| Amenia | 135 | $66,250 | 0.0% | $179,200 |
| Gardner | 125 | $103,750 | 0.0% | $276,800 |
| Grandin | 119 | $82,188 | 7.6% | $131,300 |
| North River | 70 | $147,500 | 0.0% | $376,900 |
| Wheatland | 70 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Briarwood | 60 | $238,333 | 0.0% | $625,000 |
| Erie | 58 | N/A | 24.1% | N/A |
| Prairie Rose | 43 | $139,375 | 0.0% | $440,000 |
| Embden | 41 | $126,250 | 0.0% | $216,100 |
| Brooktree Park | 23 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Alice | 18 | N/A | 27.8% | N/A |
| Ayr | 14 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Cass County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 193,400. It is the 1st most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 31 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Cass County is 32.8 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 35.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Cass County is $75,555. This is 1% lower than the state median of $76,657. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.0%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $298,000. Housing costs are 19% higher than the state median of $249,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 52.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% lower than the state average of 62.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Cass County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 7.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (7.0% vs 3.3%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (3.2% vs 1.6%).
Education
42.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Cass County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 30% 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 95.9%.
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 North Dakota 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, North Dakota?
Cass County has a population of 193,400, 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 $75,555 with a poverty rate of 11.0%.
How many cities are in Cass County, North Dakota?
Cass County contains 31 Census-designated places.