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Cavalier, ND
City in Pembina County, North Dakota.
Population
1,426
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,655
ZIP codes
0
Cavalier and its ZIP codes
Cavalier at a glance
- Cavalier is about 146 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 39th most populous of 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $60,449 a year, 21% less than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,400 (32% below North Dakota) and median rent is $800 a month.
Local data for Cavalier, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cavalier, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,449
Poverty rate
6.2%
Median home value
$170,400
Median rent
$800/mo
Homeownership
50.6%
Bachelor's or higher
28.9%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
11.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (430), Norwegian Americans (270), French Americans (123).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pembina County. PPP loans are for Cavalier.
Unemployment rate
5.8%
Aug 2026, +2.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,917
3,335 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$87,020
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$128M
FY 2026, $18,633 per person
How people get to work
Cavalier, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.8%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.3%
- Bicycle3.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home10.7%
Average one-way commute: 11.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cavalier, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
723
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
75
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / -4°F
20.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cavalier, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Cavalier
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Canton City (Hensel)City | 7.5 mi | 0.2 |
| HamiltonCity | 8 mi | 0.3 |
| BathgateCity | 9.2 mi | 0.3 |
| MountainCity | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| NecheCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| CrystalCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| St. ThomasCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| WalhallaCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| HoopleCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| PembinaCity | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| AuburnCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1 |
| St. Vincent, MNCity | 22 mi | 1 |
| NashCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1 |
| MiltonCity | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| EdinburgCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| OsnabrockCity | 25 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cavalier, ND in?
- Cavalier is in Pembina County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Cavalier, ND?
- About 1,426 people live in Cavalier, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cavalier?
- Nearby places include Canton City (Hensel) (7.5 mi), Hamilton (8 mi), Bathgate (9.2 mi), Mountain (13 mi), Neche (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023