150 years in pictures
Census counts: 360 in 1880, 2,479 in 2020. The archive holds 18 old photos and papers going back to 1877 and 3 maps from 1895 on.
- 1876Casselton Township is settled
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Casselton Township’s median age is 51.4 years, above both the North Dakota town median (33.9 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Casselton Township. Casselton Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Casselton Township beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 360 in 1880, 2,479 in 2020. The archive holds 18 old photos and papers going back to 1877 and 3 maps from 1895 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Casselton Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Jul 30, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Casselton Township.
Casselton Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. July afternoons reach 82°, January nights drop to -1° and about 37 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Casselton Township beats the North Dakota average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 13% of adults report frequent mental distress in Casselton Township, against 15% in North Dakota’s towns and 17% across U.S. towns. 27% of adults feel lonely in Casselton Township.
| Casselton Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 29% | 33% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 23% | 25% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 22% | 16% |
| What stands out | Casselton Township | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.7% | 10.8% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.5% | 10.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Casselton Township’s trail density is 0.9 miles per square mile.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities. Since 1997, 10 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Casselton Township.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Casselton Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Casselton Township residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
City in North Dakota, United States
Casselton is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 2,479 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 2,485 in 2025, making it the 19th largest city in North Dakota.
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Casselton Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.