Cavalier County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Name: Cavalier County, North Dakota Demographics
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Cavalier County, North Dakota has a population of 3,633, the 31st most populous county in North Dakota. The median household income is $69,531 and the median home value is $125,800. The poverty rate is 8.5%.

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

Cavalier County Quick Facts

Population 3,633

Median Household Income $69,531

Median Home Value $125,800

Poverty Rate 8.5%

Unemployment Rate 1.0%

Median Age 48.3 years

Homeownership Rate 81.3%

Affordability Ratio 1.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.1%

High School Graduation 92.4%

Cities/Places 12

Population 3,633 31st of 53

Median Income $69,531 9% lower than state

Poverty Rate 8.5%

Unemployment 1.0%

How Cavalier 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	3,663	3,633	-0.8%
Median household income	$67,064	$69,531	+3.7%
Median home value	$122,300	$125,800	+2.9%

Median Household Income

Cavalier

$69,531

$76,657

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Cavalier

$125,800

$249,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.6%

$25K-$50K 18.8%

$50K-$100K 27.2%

$100K+ 36.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.2%

$10K-$15K

2.7%

$15K-$20K

4.8%

$20K-$25K

3.9%

$25K-$30K

4.4%

$30K-$35K

0.8%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

4.7%

$45K-$50K

5.7%

$50K-$60K

6.4%

$60K-$75K

10.6%

$75K-$100K

10.2%

$100K-$125K

11.8%

$125K-$150K

5.1%

$150K-$200K

7.2%

$200K+

12.3%

Employment

1.0% Unemployment Rate State: 2.8%|National: 5.2%

59.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.3%

Renter 18.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $786/mo 13.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.9%

18-34

15.7%

35-54

19.9%

55-74

29.1%

75+

13.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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 Cavalier County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Langdon	1,782	$64,286	11.1%	$135,900
Munich	257	$78,563	9.3%	$109,800
Osnabrock	115	$19,479	19.8%	$31,900
Milton	43	$43,819	7.0%	$308,800
Alsen	39	$84,688	0.0%	N/A
Nekoma	22	$104,375	4.5%	$112,500
Sarles	19	$2,499	26.3%	$9,999
Calio	14	$164,000	0.0%	N/A
Loma	6	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Calvin	5	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Hannah	4	N/A	100.0%	N/A
Wales	2	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Cavalier County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 3,633. It is the 31st most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cavalier County is 48.3 years. This is 35% higher than the state median of 35.9 years. 13.5% 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 Cavalier County is $69,531. This is 9% lower than the state median of $76,657. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 21% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.0%. This is 63% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $125,800. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Cavalier County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cavalier County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 4.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

22.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower 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 92.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Cavalier 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 Cavalier County, North Dakota?

Cavalier County has a population of 3,633, making it the 31st most populous county in North Dakota.

What is the median income in Cavalier County?

The median household income in Cavalier County is $69,531 with a poverty rate of 8.5%.

How many cities are in Cavalier County, North Dakota?

Cavalier County contains 12 Census-designated places.