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Cavalier County, ND
12 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Cavalier County, North Dakota.
Population
3,633
Land area
1,489sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Cavalier County
Cavalier County at a glance
- Cavalier County is 79% less dense than North Dakota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,531 a year, 9% less than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,800 (50% below North Dakota) and median rent is $786 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Langdon (1,782), Munich (257) and Osnabrock (115).
Local data for Cavalier County, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cavalier County, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,531
Poverty rate
8.5%
Median home value
$125,800
Prices +1.4% in a year
Median rent
$786/mo
Homeownership
81.3%
Bachelor's or higher
22.1%
Median age
48.3
Average commute
18.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,544), Norwegian Americans (759), Irish Americans (370).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,194
1,264 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$94,299
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$71.82M
FY 2026, $19,390 per person
PPP loans
$18.6M
664 loans, 1,851 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$11.26K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Cavalier County, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.6%
- Carpooled14.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cavalier County, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
661
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
77° / -5°F
20.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cavalier County, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Cavalier County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Cavalier County, ND?
- Langdon is the largest city or town in Cavalier County, with about 1,782 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Cavalier County?
- Cavalier County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 58239, 58249, 58255, 58260, 58269.
- What is the population of Cavalier County, ND?
- About 3,633 people live in Cavalier County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Cavalier County?
- Cavalier County borders Ramsey County, Walsh County, Pembina County, Towner County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023