Cass County, ND

County

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    2024 Population
    193,400
    US Senator
    John Hoeven
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Kevin Cramer
    Republican Party
    US Representative
    Julie Fedorchak
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    32.8
    0.304% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    11%
    6.36% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $75,555
    0.709% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $298,000
    4.67% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    112,060
    1.21% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Cass County, ND reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    95.6% of the residents in Cass County, ND are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Cass County, ND are North Dakota State University-Main Campus (2,965 degrees awarded in 2024), Rasmussen University-North Dakota (177 degrees), and The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo (142 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Cass County, ND was $298,000, and the homeownership rate was 52%.

    Most people in Cass County, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Cass County, ND was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Cass County, ND is home to a population of 193k people, from which 95.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.05% of Cass County, ND residents were born outside of the country (13.6k people).

    In 2024, there were 11.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (157k people) in Cass County, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.17k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    95.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    95.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 95.6% of Cass County, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Cass County, ND was 95.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cass County, ND
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      157k ± 587
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      13.5k ± 562
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      6.17k ± 403
    3.6%
    Hispanic Population
    6.95k people

    In 2024, there were 11.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (157k people) in Cass County, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.17k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.6% of the people in Cass County, ND are hispanic (6.95k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Cass County, ND as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Dakota.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      3,300 ± 1,407 people
    2. Philippines
      3,164 ± 1,378 people
    3. Canada
      2,986 ± 1,339 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,300 North Dakota residents, followed by Philippines with 3,164 and Canada with 2,986.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    7.05%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    13.6k people
    7.15%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    13.5k people

    As of 2024, 7.05% of Cass County, ND residents (13.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cass County, ND was 7.15%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      2,611 ± 397
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      2,301 ± 402
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,063 ± 269

    Cass County, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.13 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    94.5% of the population of Cass County, ND has health coverage, with 61.9% on employee plans, 9.09% on Medicaid, 9.57% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 1.67% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Cass County, ND see 1,014 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,014 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1235 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 294 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,014 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cass County, ND

    Primary care physicians in Cass County, ND see an average of 1,014 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,014 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 29.5% between 18 and 34 years, 33.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    5.53%
    Uninsured
    61.9%
    Employer Coverage
    9.09%
    Medicaid
    9.57%
    Medicare
    12.2%
    Non-Group
    1.67%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cass County, ND declined by 3.16% from 5.71% to 5.53%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cass County, ND changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.46 in Cass County, ND.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.1% in Cass County, ND.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 7.2% in Cass County, ND.

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    Economy

    The economy of Cass County, ND employs 112k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Cass County, ND were Health Care & Social Assistance (20,531 people), Retail Trade (12,597 people), and Educational Services (10,147 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($80,185), Public Administration ($64,944), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($63,730).

    Employment

    Occupations

    112k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,973
    1.21%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.72%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Cass County, ND grew at a rate of 1.21%, from 111k employees to 112k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cass County, ND, are Management Occupations (13,065 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (11,212 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (10,671 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cass County, ND.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    112k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,973
    1.21%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.72%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Cass County, ND grew at a rate of 1.21%, from 111k employees to 112k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cass County, ND, are Health Care & Social Assistance (20,531 people), Retail Trade (12,597 people), and Educational Services (10,147 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cass County, ND, though some of these residents may live in Cass County, ND and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $53,613
    Median earning men ± $1,332
    $41,518
    Median earning women ± $1,132

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($74,342), Public Administration ($68,845), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,217).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($57,055), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,236), and Wholesale Trade ($53,667).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.83%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 428k people employed in North Dakota. This represents a 2.83% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.3%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Dakota.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 433
      Construction
    2. 323
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 298
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $1.53M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $681k
      Finance and Insurance
    3. $671k
      Manufacturing

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 67% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (30.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.69%).

    John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing the state of North Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Cass County, ND is currently represented by Julie Fedorchak in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (67%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (30.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (1.69%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 67% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (30.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.69%).

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from North Dakota

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    John Hoeven
    Senator from North Dakota3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    Kevin Cramer
    Senator from North Dakota1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2019

    John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing North Dakota.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    US Representative Elections

    US Representatives from Cass County, ND

    Julie Fedorchak
    District at-large Representative
    Republican Party

    Cass County, ND is currently represented by Julie Fedorchak (Republican Party).

    Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Cass County, ND have changed over time starting in 2008.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Cass County, ND awarded 3,446 degrees. The student population of Cass County, ND in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 5,861 male students and 6,365 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Cass County, ND are White (2,809 and 86.6%), Black or African American (130 and 4.01%), Two or More Races (103 and 3.17%), and Hispanic or Latino (80 and 2.47%).

    The largest universities in Cass County, ND by number of degrees awarded are North Dakota State University-Main Campus (2,965 and 86%), Rasmussen University-North Dakota (177 and 5.14%), and The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo (142 and 4.12%).

    The most popular majors in Cass County, ND are Registered Nursing (279 and 8.1%), General Business Administration & Management (187 and 5.43%), and Mechanical Engineering (139 and 4.03%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $9,309 for in-state students and $13,963 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Cass County, ND, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 32%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 12,226 (47.9% men and 52.1% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 12,226 students enrolled in Cass County, ND, 47.9% men and 52.1% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,515 records, of which 52.7% were women and 47.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      198 degrees awarded
    2. Mechanical Engineering
      126 degrees awarded
    3. General Business Administration & Management
      122 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Cass County, ND was Registered Nursing with 198 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Cass County, ND according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. North Dakota State University-Main Campus
      2,965 degrees awarded
    2. Rasmussen University-North Dakota
      177 degrees awarded
    3. The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo
      142 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was North Dakota State University-Main Campus with 2,965 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 1,553 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cass County, ND, which is 0.82 times less than the 1,893 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,809 degrees mean that there were 21.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 130 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($12,359) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,045) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Cass County, ND was $298,000 in 2024, which is 0.896 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $284,700 to $298,000, a 4.67% increase. The homeownership rate in Cass County, ND is 52%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Cass County, ND have an average commute time of 17.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cass County, ND is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 12% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Cass County, ND. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.01%.

    Housing

    Property

    $298,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$7,012
    $43,623
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,578

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cass County, ND the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cass County, ND compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    52%
    Homeownership
    2024
    68.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 52% of the housing units in Cass County, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 52%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $75,555
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,103
    83.9k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,516

    In 2024, the median household income of the 83.9k households in Cass County, ND grew to $75,555 from the previous year's value of $75,023.

    The following chart displays the households in Cass County, ND distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Cass County, ND is from North Dakota.
    0.43
    2024 Wage GINI in North Dakota
    0.432
    2023 Wage GINI in North Dakota

    In 2024, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.43 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.511% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Dakota in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (78.2%)
    2. Worked At Home (10%)
    3. Carpooled (6.55%)

    In 2024, 78.2% of workers in Cass County, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10%) and those who carpooled to work (6.55%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    17.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Cass County, ND have a shorter commute time (17.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.42% of the workforce in Cass County, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Cass County, ND distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cass County, ND have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 12% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Cass County, ND. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.01%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    11% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cass County, ND (20.6k out of 187k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cass County, ND is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 8% of the children was living in poverty in Cass County, ND. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.9%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 309 in Cass County, ND. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 40.2% per 100,000 population.

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