Cass County, North Dakota

ND · FIPS 38017 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 193,400 #361 / 3,222
89th
Median Household Income $75,555 +0.5% #809 / 3,222
75th
Median Age 32.8 years -15.7% #3,086 / 3,222
4th
Median Home Value $298,000 +5.7% #640 / 3,222
80th
Median Gross Rent $958 -17.6% #1,150 / 3,222
64th
Poverty Rate 11.0% -12.7% #1,001 / 3,222
69th

Demographics

Cass County has a population of 193,400, making it the #361 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.8 years, which is 15.7% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

92.3%
Native Born
7.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Cass County is $75,555, ranking #809 out of 3,222 counties — 0.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.0% and unemployment stands at 3.0%.

Median Household Income
$75,555 +0.5% vs nat'l
Rank #809 of 3,222
75th percentile
Per Capita Income
$45,643 +10.6% vs nat'l
Rank #374 of 3,222
88th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.0% −12.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,001 of 3,222
69th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.0% −44.2% vs nat'l
Rank #648 of 3,222
80th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
42.6% +26.6% vs nat'l
Rank #210 of 3,222
94th percentile
Mean Commute Time
19.0 min −31.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,919 of 3,222
9th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Cass County is $298,000 (+5.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $958/mo and the homeownership rate is 52.0%.

Median Home Value
$298,000 +5.7% vs nat'l
Rank #640 of 3,222
80th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$958 −17.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,150 of 3,222
64th percentile
Homeownership Rate
52.0% −19.3% vs nat'l
Rank #3,157 of 3,222
2th percentile
52.0% Homeownership

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Health

94.5% of residents in Cass County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% above the national rate.

94.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.5% +3.0% vs nat'l
Rank #852 of 3,222
74th percentile

About Cass County, North Dakota

Cass County, North Dakota has a total population of 193,400, making it the 361st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cass County is 32.8 years, which is 15.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Cass County is $75,555, which ranks #809 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0%.

The median home value in Cass County is $298,000, 5.7% above the national median. Renters in Cass County pay a median gross rent of $958 per month. The homeownership rate is 52.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Cass County, 42.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.0 min.

Cass County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 81.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (7.0%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).

All data for Cass County, North Dakota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.