Cass County, ND

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2021 Population

182,992

1.7% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Hoeven

Republican Party

US Senator

Kevin Cramer

Republican Party

US Representative

Kelly Armstrong

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

32.9

0.92% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

10.4%

1.78% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$68,718

4.16% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$244,000

4.23% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

107,213

1.81% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Cass County, ND had a population of 183k people with a median age of 32.9 and a median household income of $68,718. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Cass County, ND grew from 179,937 to 182,992, a 1.7% increase and its median household income grew from $65,976 to $68,718, a 4.16% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cass County, ND are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.11%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.25%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.73%), and White (Hispanic) (1.32%).

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.

95.3% 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 (3,338 degrees awarded in 2021), Rasmussen University-North Dakota (338 degrees), and The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo (116 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Cass County, ND was $244,000, and the homeownership rate was 53%.

Most people in Cass County, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Cass County, ND was 2 cars per household.

Cass County, ND borders Clay County, MN, Norman County, MN, Barnes County, ND, Ransom County, ND, Richland County, ND, Steele County, ND, and Traill County, ND.

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Population & Diversity

Cass County, ND is home to a population of 183k people, from which 95.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.82% of Cass County, ND residents were born outside of the country (14.3k people).

In 2021, there were 13.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (153k people) in Cass County, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.94k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.3%

2021 Citizenship

95.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.3% of Cass County, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Cass County, ND was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cass County, ND compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cass County, ND

White (Non-Hispanic)
153k ± 363
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.2k ± 449
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
5.94k ± 386

2.92%

Hispanic Population

5.34k people

2.92% of the people in Cass County, ND are hispanic (5.34k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cass County, ND as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Dakota.

Most Common Origin

Canada
2,882 ± 1,316 people
Mexico
2,860 ± 1,311 people
Liberia
2,541 ± 1,236 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota was Canada, the natal country of 2,882 North Dakota residents, followed by Mexico with 2,860 and Liberia with 2,541.

Foreign-Born Population

7.82%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

14.3k people

7.76%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

14k people

As of 2021, 7.82% of Cass County, ND residents (14.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cass County, ND was 7.76%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cass County, ND compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,242 ± 417
Gulf War (2001-)
2,348 ± 504
Gulf War (1990s)
984 ± 258

Cass County, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.38 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cass County, ND employs 107k people. The largest industries in Cass County, ND are Health Care & Social Assistance (21,373 people), Retail Trade (11,369 people), and Educational Services (9,558 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($93,170), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($59,435), and Wholesale Trade ($55,010).

Males in North Dakota have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,494. The income inequality in North Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.433, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

107k

2021 Value

± 3,227

1.81%

1 Year growth

± 4.09%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cass County, ND grew at a rate of 1.81%, from 105k employees to 107k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cass County, ND, are Management Occupations (12,714 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (11,874 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (9,763 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cass County, ND.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

107k

2021 Value

± 3,227

1.81%

1 Year growth

± 4.09%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cass County, ND grew at a rate of 1.81%, from 105k employees to 107k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cass County, ND, are Health Care & Social Assistance (21,373 people), Retail Trade (11,369 people), and Educational Services (9,558 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,884

Median earning men ± $1,696

$36,419

Median earning women ± $1,203

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($56,337), Public Administration ($56,033), and Wholesale Trade ($54,983).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($55,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,242), and Public Administration ($44,515).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Dakota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

1,629
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
1,549
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,208
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.4M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.72M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$1.52M
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Dakota to other states, or from other states to North Dakota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Dakota product (by dollars) was Crude petroleum with $70.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($9.25B) and Other ag prods. ($8.64B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Dakota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$154B

2020 Value in North Dakota

$278B

Projected 2050 Value in North Dakota

81.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Dakota trade was $154B. This is expected to increase 81.1% to $278B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Dakota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Dakota to other states, or from other states to North Dakota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$27.1B
Texas
$17.1B
Minnesota
$15.8B

In 2020, the top outbound North Dakota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $27.1B, followed by Texas with $17.1B and Minnesota and $15.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Dakota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Cass County, ND went to Donald J. Trump with 49.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.9%).

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 Kelly Armstrong in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.9%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Cass County, ND went to Donald J. Trump with 49.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.9%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Cass County, ND for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Dakota

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John Hoeven

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Kevin Cramer

Senator from North Dakota

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Cass County, ND

Kelly Armstrong

North Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Cass County, ND is currently represented by Kelly Armstrong (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.

Education

In 2021, universities in Cass County, ND awarded 3,888 degrees. The student population of Cass County, ND in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,265 male students and 7,001 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cass County, ND are White (3,182 and 85.8%), followed by Black or African American (142 and 3.83%), Two or More Races (104 and 2.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (93 and 2.51%).

The largest universities in Cass County, ND by number of degrees awarded are North Dakota State University-Main Campus (3,338 and 85.9%), Rasmussen University-North Dakota (338 and 8.69%), and The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo (116 and 2.98%).

The most popular majors in Cass County, ND are Registered Nursing (331 and 8.51%), Mechanical Engineering (170 and 4.37%), and General Human Development & Family Studies (164 and 4.22%).

The median tuition cost in Cass County, ND for a public four year colleges is $8,951 for in-state students and $13,426 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Cass County, ND, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 32%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 13,266 (47.2% men and 52.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 13,266 students enrolled in Cass County, ND, 47.2% men and 52.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,620 records, of which 52.5% were women and 47.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Human Development & Family Studies
157 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
223 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering
163 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Cass County, ND was General Human Development & Family Studies with 157 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

North Dakota State University-Main Campus
3,338 degrees awarded
Rasmussen University-North Dakota
338 degrees awarded
The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo
116 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was North Dakota State University-Main Campus with 3,338 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,772 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cass County, ND, which is 0.837 times less than the 2,116 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,182 degrees mean that there were 22.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 142 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($10,066) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,781) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.295% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.458% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (158k), Some college (147k), and Bachelors Degree (120k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cass County, ND was $244,000 in 2021, which is 0.996 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $234,100 to $244,000, a 4.23% increase. The homeownership rate in Cass County, ND is 53%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Cass County, ND have an average commute time of 17.3 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.

Median household income in Cass County, ND is $68,718. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Cass County, ND was Census Tract 103.07 with a value of $147,216, followed by Census Tract 1 and Census Tract 406, with respective values of $114,079 and $97,750.

In 2022, 12.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Cass County, ND. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.51%.

Housing

Property

$244,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,665

$41,312

Median Property Taxes

±$1,568

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.

Rent vs Own

53%

Homeownership

2021

68.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 53% of the housing units in Cass County, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 52.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cass County, ND compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 103.07
Census Tract 1
Census Tract 406

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cass County, ND was Census Tract 103.07 with a value of $147,216, followed by Census Tract 1 and Census Tract 406, with respective values of $114,079 and $97,750.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Cass County, ND colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$68,718

Median Household Income

± $1,704

78k

Number of Households

± 2,593

In 2021, the median household income of the 78k households in Cass County, ND grew to $68,718 from the previous year's value of $65,976.

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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Cass County, ND is from North Dakota.

0.433

2021 Wage GINI in North Dakota

0.432

2020 Wage GINI in North Dakota

In 2021, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.433 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.244% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Dakota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.7%)
Carpooled (7.68%)
Worked At Home (5.96%)

In 2021, 80.7% of workers in Cass County, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.68%) and those who worked at home (5.96%).

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.

Commute Time

17.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cass County, ND have a shorter commute time (17.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.35% of the workforce in Cass County, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cass County, ND compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Cass County, ND. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.51%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cass County, ND (18.6k out of 179k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 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 Asian.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 8.5% of the children was living in poverty in Cass County, ND. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

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.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94% of the population of Cass County, ND has health coverage, with 62.7% on employee plans, 8.3% on Medicaid, 9.08% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 1.71% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Cass County, ND see 978 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.55% decrease from the previous year (1014 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1243 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 320 patients per year.

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

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

978 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cass County, ND

Primary care physicians in Cass County, ND see an average of 978 patients per year. This represents a 3.55% decrease from the previous year (1,014 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Cass County, ND in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 29.2% between 18 and 34 years, 34.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.9% over 64 years.

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

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

Uninsured People

5.99%

Uninsured

62.7%

Employer Coverage

8.3%

Medicaid

9.08%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

1.71%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cass County, ND grew by 5.16% from 5.69% to 5.99%.

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.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 50.4 in Cass County, ND.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Cass County, ND.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 34.3% in Cass County, ND.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Cass County, ND.

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