Population 3,633 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cavalier County
Household size in Cavalier County
| Period | Cavalier County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.25 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.16 | 2.39 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.15 | 2.36 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.38 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Cavalier County are small: just 2.34 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. North Dakota as a whole looks much the same.
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 Cavalier County
| Period | Cavalier County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.4 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.2 | 37.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.3 | 37.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.8 | −0.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.3, Cavalier County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has dropped from 49.2 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Cavalier County
| Period | Cavalier County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 8.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.8% | 8.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Cavalier County: 5.8% of households, against 11.6% 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 Cavalier County
Renters in Cavalier County
| Period | Cavalier County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 33.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.7% | 37.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +3.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Cavalier County is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly two-thirds of owners (63.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Cavalier County
| Period | Cavalier County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 11.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.2% | 13.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.2% | 12.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Cavalier County: 23.2% of homes are empty, 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.
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 Cavalier County
| Period | Cavalier County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1976 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +11 | +6 |
Cavalier County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 Cavalier County
| Period | Cavalier County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $358 | $573 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $504 | $716 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $818 | $862 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $925 | $1,031 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$567 | +$458 | +$606 |
Rent in Cavalier County runs $925 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 25.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Compared with other North Dakota counties, though, Cavalier County has higher rents than most.
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 Cavalier County
Bachelor's degrees in Cavalier County
| Period | Cavalier County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 27.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.5% | 31.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +6.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Cavalier County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 23.3%, against 35.6% nationally.
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 Cavalier County
| Period | Cavalier County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.4% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.6% | 91.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.9% | 92.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.0% | 94.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Cavalier County is above the national rate: 93.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of North Dakota.
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 Cavalier County
| Period | Cavalier County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 3.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.6% | 3.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.5% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.0% | 2.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Cavalier County has been strong: just 1.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only three of North Dakota's 53 counties have lower unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
Cavalier 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier County | 2.34 | 46.3 | 5.8% | 18.7% | 23.2% | 1968 | $925 | 23.3% | 93.0% | 1.0% |
| Pembina County | 2.25 | 45.4 | 5.9% | 25.4% | 15.3% | 1969 | $815 | 25.3% | 92.3% | 3.1% |
| Towner County | 2.07 | 48.8 | 7.5% | 21.2% | 19.6% | 1969 | $659 | 24.1% | 91.4% | 0.7% |
| Walsh County | 2.32 | 42.7 | 9.4% | 24.0% | 13.8% | 1970 | $862 | 19.3% | 89.5% | 1.5% |
| Rolette County | 3.27 | 33.8 | 31.2% | 37.2% | 17.4% | 1983 | $532 | 17.5% | 84.2% | 3.9% |
| Kittson County | 2.19 | 47.8 | 4.9% | 17.1% | 19.9% | 1966 | $790 | 29.2% | 95.9% | 5.0% |
| Pierce County | 2.05 | 42.7 | 6.1% | 18.4% | 10.3% | 1969 | $707 | 27.8% | 93.3% | 1.1% |
| Marshall County | 2.33 | 43.8 | 8.4% | 17.0% | 13.8% | 1970 | $758 | 18.6% | 92.9% | 3.6% |
| Bottineau County | 2.32 | 42.5 | 10.1% | 20.8% | 24.8% | 1974 | $715 | 30.5% | 94.4% | 1.6% |
| Roseau County | 2.42 | 42.5 | 10.3% | 20.8% | 12.6% | 1981 | $1,024 | 21.3% | 93.8% | 3.5% |
| Ward County | 2.45 | 36.0 | 9.3% | 39.2% | 12.6% | 1987 | $1,073 | 30.0% | 94.8% | 3.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Cavalier 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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