Cavalier, Pembina County, North Dakota Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Cavalier, North Dakota, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Cavalier, North Dakota. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Cavalier, North Dakota. The estimated population of Cavalier, North Dakota is 489 people, with a median age of 37.1.

We can look at the total population in Cavalier over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
489
+10.38%
-19.84%
2020
443
-14.31% -
2019
517
-7.18% -
2018
557
-8.69% -
2017
610
- -

Population of Cavalier, North Dakota by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
98%
100%
-2.00%
Black/African American
1.2%
0%
0.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
0.8%
0%
0.00%
Asian
0%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0%
0%
0.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Cavalier, North Dakota by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.1 +0.27% 43 -1.38% 35.8 +23.88%
2020 37 -12.11% 43.6 -10.29% 28.9 -22.52%
2019 42.1 -14.95% 48.6 -1.82% 37.3 -12.85%
2018 49.5 +15.12% 49.5 +2.91% 42.8 +1.42%
2017 43 - 48.1 - 42.2 -

The median age of Cavalier, North Dakota gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 59 -14.23% 31 +26.27% 45 37
10 to 19 29 46.19% 61 -5.63% 27 42
20 to 29 18 +31% 15 +114.89% 21 32
30 to 39 51 -51.16% 33 -56.39% 28 17
40 to 49 24 +63.26% 15 +271.67% 38 22
50 to 59 62 -80.83% 65 -82.66% 13 25
60 to 69 47 +36.96% 48 -22.09% 66 36
70+ 37 -50.63% 15 +94.84% 17 23

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Cavalier, North Dakota is $70,139.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Cavalier.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $59,097.00
  • 45 to 64
    $111,912.00
  • 65 and over
    $53,250.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Cavalier, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Cavalier, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Cavalier, North Dakota is currently $91,551.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

6.29% of households in Cavalier are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Cavalier against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.14%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    6.86%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    38.86%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.57%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.29%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.00%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.29%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Cavalier is $33,060.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Cavalier by the total population of Cavalier.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Cavalier, North Dakota, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Cavalier to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    4.06%
  • Bachelor's degree
    52.28%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.63%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35.03%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Cavalier that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Cavalier over the age of 16 is 374.

Of those people, a total of 66.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Cavalier is 66.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 36 55.60% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 16 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 37 78.40% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 22 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 62 88.70% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 24 100.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 35 80.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 53 81.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 56 23.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 33 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Cavalier. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 364 68.70% 0.00%
Black or African American 6 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 4 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 0 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 4 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 364 68.70% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Cavalier as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Cavalier is 250, with median earnings of $32,619.00.

Women in Cavalier, North Dakota earning approximately 110.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 250 $32,619.00
Male 129 $29,779.00
Female 121 $32,798.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 23 $67,917.00
Business and Financial 8 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $51,250.00
Community and Social Service 20 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 22 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 18 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 5 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 6 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00
Sales 6 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 50 $26,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 11 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 5 $0.00
Production 17 $22,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 32 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 7 $0.00 16 $56,250.00
Business and Financial 4 $0.00 4 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $0.00 6 $0.00
Community and Social Service 4 $0.00 16 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 17 $0.00 5 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 18 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 5 $0.00 45 $32,847.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 17 $22,125.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 32 $0.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 175 households in Cavalier, with an average household size of 2.79 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 139 families in Cavalier with an average family size of 3.17 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 135 0 4 36
Average Household Size 3.23 0 2.75 1.17
Total Families 135 0 4 0
Average Household Size 3.19 0 2.75 0

Poverty

Of the 139 families in Cavalier, 8.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Cavalier:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 215 housing units in Cavalier, North Dakota.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 175 81.40%
Vacant 40 18.60%

2.33% of the total 215 housing units in Cavalier are rental units. This is approximately 5 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 170 are occupied by the owner - or 79.07% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Cavalier is $0.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Cavalier that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    0
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    5
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Cavalier is $204,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Cavalier that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    15
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    3
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    40
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    22
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    53
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    29
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    8
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Cavalier. The chart below shows the number of properties in Cavalier that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    43
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    9
  • 1960 to 1969
    7
  • 1970 to 1979
    79
  • 1980 to 1989
    43
  • 1990 to 1999
    31
  • 2000 to 2009
    3
  • 2010 to 2013
    0
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Cavalier that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    0
  • 1 vehicle available
    30
  • 2 vehicles available
    40
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    105

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Cavalier get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Cavalier that commute to work in a particular way.

16 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Cavalier.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    59
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    76
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    29
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    20
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    5
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    5
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    5
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    23
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    17
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    3
  • 90 or more minutes
    5

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Cavalier, North Dakota in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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