The 2000 Census showed that Cavalier County had a population of 4,831 people. This represented 0.75% of the total population of North Dakota, making it the state's 26th most populous county (out of 53 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Cavalier had a population of 3,699 people. This is a decrease of 23.43% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 3,993 | -17.35% | +7.95% since 2009 |
2009 | 3,699 | -23.43% | -1.81% since 2008 |
2008 | 3,767 | -22.02% | -1.85% since 2007 |
2007 | 3,838 | -20.55% | -4.27% since 2006 |
2006 | 4,009 | -17.02% | -4.84% since 2005 |
2005 | 4,213 | -12.79% | -2.39% since 2004 |
2004 | 4,316 | -10.66% | -2.6% since 2003 |
2003 | 4,431 | -8.28% | -2.47% since 2002 |
2002 | 4,543 | -5.96% | -2.36% since 2001 |
2001 | 4,653 | -3.68% | -3.68% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 4,831 | The Last Census |
Cavalier County had 2,725 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Cavalier County has a total area<3> of 1,510 square miles [3,911 km²]. Of this total, 1,488 square miles [3,855 km²] of the area is land, with the balance (1.44%) being water (21.68 square miles [56.1 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Cavalier County had a population density of 3.25 people per square mile [1.25 people/km²], making it the state's 35th most densely populated county (out of 53 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Cavalier County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Cavalier and the state of North Dakota. Click here for the Cavalier County QuickFact (QF-38019).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Cavalier County:
Community | Census QuickFact | Population (2009 Est) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Cavalier County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
The Canadian Province of Manitoba lies to the north.
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