Cavalier County, North Dakota
Located in North Dakota, Cavalier County has a population of 3,633 residents and a median age of 48.3 years, making it the #2,992 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 8.5%. The median home value is $125,800, and the median household income is $69,531, which is 7% below the national median.
Demographics
Cavalier County has a population of 3,633, making it the #2,992 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.3 years, which is 24.2% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Cavalier County is $69,531, ranking #1,233 out of 3,222 counties — 7.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.5% and unemployment stands at 1.0%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
The median home value in Cavalier County is $125,800 (-55.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $786/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.3%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Cavalier County, 22.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 34.4% below the national average, ranking #1,636 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Cavalier County is 80.6 years. 13.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.0% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
14.9% of adults in Cavalier County smoke , 36.6% are obese , and 24.8% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
11.0% of children in Cavalier County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 19.4 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Cavalier County is 67.9%. The mean commute time is 19.4 min, which is 29.6% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Cavalier County voted Republican with a margin of 49.1%. The vote was 24.8% Dem / 73.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted +1.6 toward Democrats .
Vote Share Over Time
About Cavalier County, North Dakota
Cavalier County, North Dakota has a total population of 3,633, making it the 2,992nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cavalier County is 48.3 years, which is 24.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cavalier County is $69,531, which ranks #1,233 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0%.
The median home value in Cavalier County is $125,800, 55.4% below the national median. Renters in Cavalier County pay a median gross rent of $786 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cavalier County, 22.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.4 min.
Cavalier County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.3%).
All data for Cavalier 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.