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Cando, ND
City in Towner County, North Dakota.
Population
1,164
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,722
ZIP codes
0
Cando and its ZIP codes
Cando at a glance
- Cando is about 151 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 46th most populous of 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $51,500 a year, 33% less than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,100 (33% below North Dakota) and median rent is $764 a month.
Local data for Cando, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cando, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,500
Poverty rate
6.4%
Median home value
$168,100
Median rent
$764/mo
Homeownership
64.6%
Bachelor's or higher
28.7%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
13.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (391), Norwegian Americans (354), Mexican Americans (44).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Towner County. PPP loans are for Cando.
Unemployment rate
1.6%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,333
644 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,670
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$30.7M
FY 2026, $14,216 per person
How people get to work
Cando, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.3%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.0%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 13.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cando, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
508
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
80° / -3°F
21.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cando, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.4%
U.S. 33.3% +11.1 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Cando
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EgelandCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| BisbeeCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Churchs FerryCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| StarkweatherCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| CalioCity | 15 mi | 8.2 |
| LeedsCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| PerthCity | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| YorkCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| RocklakeCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| MunichCity | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| BrinsmadeCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| MyloCity | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| WolfordCity | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| KnoxCity | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| AlsenCity | 24 mi | 29.4 |
| HampdenCity | 26 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cando, ND in?
- Cando is in Towner County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Cando, ND?
- About 1,164 people live in Cando, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cando?
- Nearby places include Egeland (11 mi), Bisbee (13 mi), Churchs Ferry (15 mi), Starkweather (15 mi), Calio (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023