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Cass County, MN

15 cities and towns and 12 ZIP codes in Cass County, Minnesota.

Population

30,992

Land area

2,021sq mi

People per sq mi

15

ZIP codes

12

Cities and towns in Cass County

Full map

Cass County at a glance

  • Cass County is 79% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
  • The median household income is $68,874, 23% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $288,300 (12% below Minnesota) and median rent is $863 a month.
  • Its largest cities are East Gull Lake (1,076), Lake Shore (1,073) and Pine River (906).

Local data for Cass County, MN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Cass County, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$68,874

Poverty rate

12.8%

Median home value

$288,300

Prices +7.8% in a year

Median rent

$863/mo

Homeownership

86.2%

Bachelor's or higher

26.0%

Median age

49.9

Average commute

25.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (9,431), Norwegian Americans (4,097), Irish Americans (2,758).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

5.1%

Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$46,160

10,595 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,994

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$320M

FY 2026, $10,648 per person

PPP loans

$49.7M

1,103 loans, 7,418 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$176K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Cass County, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone73.2%
  • Carpooled9.7%
  • Public transit0.4%
  • Walked2.5%
  • Bicycle0.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
  • Worked from home12.3%

Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Cass County, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

850

Most often hail

Flood insurance policies

8

0.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / 1°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Cass County, MN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.9%

U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts

Diabetes

14.2%

U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts

Smoking

16.9%

U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.4%

U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Cass County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Cass County, MN?
East Gull Lake is the largest city or town in Cass County, with about 1,076 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Cass County?
Cass County includes 12 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 56435, 56452, 56466, 56472, 56473.
What is the population of Cass County, MN?
About 30,992 people live in Cass County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Cass County?
Cass County borders Crow Wing County, Beltrami County, Itasca County, Morrison County, Todd County, Hubbard County, Aitkin County, Wadena County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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