Cavalier County's 2026 population is estimated at 3,491, reflecting a -1.08% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Cavalier County is the 31st largest county in North Dakota. The 2010 population was 3,986 and has grown -12.42% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 48.3 years
Female: 50.1 years
Male: 45.8 years
There are 2,836 adults, (1,013 of whom are seniors) in Cavalier County.
Female: 1,749 (48.1%)
Male: 1,884 (51.9%)
The racial composition of Cavalier County includes 91.99% White, 3.25% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,342 | 91.99% |
| Two or more races | 123 | 3.39% |
| Other race | 118 | 3.25% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.72% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.66% |
Cavalier County 's average per capita income is $50,924. Household income levels show a median of $69,531. The poverty rate stands at 8.51%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $106,149 | - |
| Families | $99,866 | $129,181 |
| Households | $69,531 | $105,149 |
| Non Families | $39,338 | $68,654 |
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