Cavalier, ND Demographics

A map of Cavalier's Population by Race

Cavalier, North Dakota has an estimated population of 1,426, a large increase from the 1,246 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.9% White, 2.9% Black, 2.9% Hispanic, 1.8% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cavalier, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cavalier has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Cavalier, that probability was 16.1% in 2020 and 17.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cavalier is ranked the 39th most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Cavalier was ranked the 44th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cavalier's White Population

1,296 residents of Cavalier, or 90.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cavalier is higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Cavalier ranks 204th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cavalier's White population has grown by an estimated 13.7%. White residents' share of Cavalier's population has decreased from 91.5% to 90.9%.

Cavalier is more White than neighboring Canton City (Hensel) (78.6% White), Crystal (90.3% White), and Neche (80.4% White). Cavalier is less White than neighboring Hamilton (100% White), and Bathgate (91.1% White).

Cavalier's Black Population

41 residents of Cavalier, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cavalier is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Cavalier ranks 118th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cavalier's Black population has grown by an estimated 720.0%. Black residents' share of Cavalier's population has increased from 0.4% to 2.9%.

Cavalier is more Black than neighboring Canton City (Hensel) (0% Black), Hamilton (0% Black), Bathgate (0% Black), Crystal (0% Black), and Neche (2% Black).

Cavalier's Asian Population

16 residents of Cavalier, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cavalier is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Cavalier ranks 81st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cavalier's Asian population has grown by an estimated 77.8%. Asian residents' share of Cavalier's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Cavalier is more Asian than neighboring Canton City (Hensel) (0% Asian), Hamilton (0% Asian), Bathgate (0% Asian), Crystal (0% Asian), and Neche (0% Asian).

Cavalier's Hispanic Population

42 residents of Cavalier, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cavalier is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Cavalier ranks 144th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cavalier's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Cavalier's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Cavalier is more Hispanic than neighboring Canton City (Hensel) (0% Hispanic), Hamilton (0% Hispanic), Bathgate (0% Hispanic), and Crystal (0% Hispanic). Cavalier is less Hispanic than neighboring Neche (16.6% Hispanic).

Cavalier's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Cavalier, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cavalier is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Cavalier ranks 220th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cavalier's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cavalier's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Cavalier is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hamilton (0% Native American/Other), Bathgate (0% Native American/Other), and Neche (0% Native American/Other). Cavalier is less Native American/Other than neighboring Canton City (Hensel) (7.1% Native American/Other), and Crystal (3.9% Native American/Other).

Cavalier's Multiracial Population

25 residents of Cavalier, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cavalier is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Cavalier ranks 175th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cavalier's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 44.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Cavalier's population has decreased from 3.6% to 1.8%.

Cavalier is more Multiracial than neighboring Hamilton (0% Multiracial), and Neche (1% Multiracial). Cavalier is less Multiracial than neighboring Canton City (Hensel) (14.3% Multiracial), Bathgate (8.9% Multiracial), and Crystal (5.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.