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Casselton, ND
City in Cass County, North Dakota.
Population
2,953
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,366
ZIP codes
0
Casselton and its ZIP codes
Casselton at a glance
- Casselton is about 120 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 19th most populous of 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $73,259 a year, 4% less than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $278,400 (11% above North Dakota) and median rent is $814 a month.
Local data for Casselton, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Casselton, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,259
Poverty rate
7.1%
Median home value
$278,400
Median rent
$814/mo
Homeownership
65.2%
Bachelor's or higher
34.7%
Median age
32.9
Average commute
31.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,485), Norwegian Americans (823), Irish Americans (178).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cass County. PPP loans are for Casselton.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,760
128,690 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,118
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$87.2B
FY 2026, $472,687 per person
How people get to work
Casselton, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.9%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 31.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Casselton, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,256
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2,113
4.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / -1°F
24.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Casselton, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
8.8%
U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
Cities near Casselton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WheatlandCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 4 |
| MapletonCity | 7.5 mi | 3.9 |
| AmeniaCity | 7.8 mi | 1.5 |
| EmbdenCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| DavenportCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| ArthurCity | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| West FargoCity | 15 mi | 16.2 |
| BuffaloCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Reile's AcresCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| HarwoodCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| ArgusvilleCity | 17 mi | 4 |
| Brooktree ParkCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| AyrCity | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| LeonardCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| HoraceCity | 17 mi | 12.7 |
| ErieCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Casselton, ND in?
- Casselton is in Cass County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Casselton, ND?
- About 2,953 people live in Casselton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Casselton?
- Nearby places include Wheatland (6.4 mi), Mapleton (7.5 mi), Amenia (7.8 mi), Embden (12 mi), Davenport (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023