Population 30,992 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cass County
Household size in Cass County
| Period | Cass County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.19 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.21 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.22 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.25 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Cass County has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.19, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Cass County
| Period | Cass County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.0 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.6 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.0 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Cass County skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.0, mirroring the country. Only five of Minnesota's 87 counties are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Cass County
| Period | Cass County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Cass County than nationally: 8.9%, against 11.6%. Minnesota as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Cass County
Renters in Cass County
| Period | Cass County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 13.8% of households in Cass County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 47.5% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only one other Minnesota county has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Cass County
| Period | Cass County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.4% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 40.0% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.9% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 38.9% of the housing in Cass County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Only two of Minnesota's 87 counties have a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Cass County
| Period | Cass County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Cass County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the northwest. Few Minnesota counties have newer homes: only six of 87.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Cass County
| Period | Cass County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $659 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $705 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $781 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $976 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$316 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Cass County costs $976 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $316 a month from 2006–10, a 48% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Cass County
Bachelor's degrees in Cass County
| Period | Cass County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.7% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.7% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a quarter of adults 25 and older in Cass County (25.7%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Cass County
| Period | Cass County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.3% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.0% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Cass County is above the national rate: 94.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Minnesota. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.8 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Cass County
| Period | Cass County | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Cass County than nationally: unemployment was 6.9%, against 5.4%. Only two of Minnesota's 87 counties have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.9 points, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Cass County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County | 2.44 | 48.2 | 8.9% | 13.8% | 38.9% | 1990 | $976 | 25.7% | 94.0% | 6.9% |
| Crow Wing County | 2.28 | 46.3 | 8.3% | 23.0% | 23.3% | 1986 | $1,039 | 29.2% | 94.6% | 5.2% |
| Hubbard County | 2.44 | 48.3 | 7.1% | 16.9% | 33.2% | 1986 | $963 | 30.5% | 94.0% | 4.5% |
| Wadena County | 2.31 | 41.6 | 11.3% | 26.4% | 12.7% | 1974 | $790 | 20.1% | 92.6% | 5.5% |
| Aitkin County | 2.20 | 55.2 | 5.5% | 14.7% | 44.6% | 1982 | $1,018 | 20.3% | 94.6% | 5.8% |
| Itasca County | 2.40 | 47.9 | 8.0% | 17.0% | 22.8% | 1978 | $1,007 | 26.0% | 95.0% | 5.6% |
| Becker County | 2.45 | 44.3 | 9.1% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1980 | $984 | 28.2% | 93.2% | 4.4% |
| Otter Tail County | 2.41 | 45.9 | 6.5% | 20.5% | 24.5% | 1978 | $900 | 27.7% | 94.0% | 4.5% |
| Mahnomen County | 2.81 | 35.3 | 20.5% | 26.7% | 22.1% | 1974 | $691 | 16.1% | 88.3% | 9.6% |
| Carlton County | 2.40 | 41.1 | 10.2% | 20.0% | 10.5% | 1974 | $1,034 | 27.2% | 93.6% | 5.1% |
| St. Louis County | 2.26 | 42.6 | 8.4% | 28.8% | 12.8% | 1962 | $1,197 | 34.2% | 95.0% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Schoharie County, NY · Smyth County, VA · Simpson County, MS · DeKalb County, TN · Del Norte County, CA · Delta County, CO · Delta County, MI · Dickinson County, MI · Dillon County, SC · Shelby County, TX
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Cass County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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