Cass County, IA
Cass County Overview
13,116
TOTAL POPULATION
6,493
MALE POPULATION
6,623
FEMALE POPULATION
98.04
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.00
FEMALES / 100 MALES
44.8
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,219
PER CAPITA INCOME
$83,435
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$60,815
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,550
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
6,616
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Cass County Area Codes
Race in Cass County
The most populous races in Cass County are White / Caucasian (12,676 | 96.7%), Hispanic or Latino (402 | 3.1%), and Two or more Races (197 | 1.5%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 49 | 0.4% |
| Black / African American | 98 | 0.7% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 402 | 3.1% |
| Native / Alaskan | 30 | 0.2% |
| White / Caucasian | 12,676 | 96.7% |
| Two or more Races | 197 | 1.5% |
| Some other Race | 66 | 0.5% |
| Total | 13,116 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Cass County
The most populous ancestries reported in Cass County are German (3,783 | 28.8%), Irish (1,621 | 12.4%), English (1,302 | 9.9%), Danish (1,057 | 8.1%), and American (712 | 5.4%), together accounting for 64.6% of all Cass County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 712 | 5.4% |
| Apache | 13 | 0.1% |
| Arab | 3 | 0.0% |
| Austrian | 7 | 0.1% |
| British | 53 | 0.4% |
| Burmese | 34 | 0.3% |
| Celtic | 10 | 0.1% |
| Chippewa | 10 | 0.1% |
| Choctaw | 9 | 0.1% |
| Croatian | 1 | 0.0% |
| Czech | 88 | 0.7% |
| Czechoslovakian | 3 | 0.0% |
| Danish | 1,057 | 8.1% |
| Dominican | 22 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 336 | 2.6% |
| Eastern European | 8 | 0.1% |
| Egyptian | 1 | 0.0% |
| English | 1,302 | 9.9% |
| European | 229 | 1.8% |
| Fijian | 20 | 0.2% |
| French | 192 | 1.5% |
| French Canadian | 22 | 0.2% |
| German | 3,783 | 28.8% |
| Greek | 2 | 0.0% |
| Hungarian | 8 | 0.1% |
| Indian (Asian) | 39 | 0.3% |
| Indonesian | 8 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 1,621 | 12.4% |
| Italian | 228 | 1.7% |
| Korean | 19 | 0.1% |
| Lithuanian | 17 | 0.1% |
| Luxembourger | 14 | 0.1% |
| Mexican | 235 | 1.8% |
| Navajo | 4 | 0.0% |
| Nigerian | 3 | 0.0% |
| Northern European | 2 | 0.0% |
| Norwegian | 193 | 1.5% |
| Osage | 15 | 0.1% |
| Pennsylvania German | 5 | 0.0% |
| Polish | 118 | 0.9% |
| Portuguese | 1 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rican | 1 | 0.0% |
| Russian | 6 | 0.1% |
| Scandinavian | 76 | 0.6% |
| Scotch-Irish | 116 | 0.9% |
| Scottish | 137 | 1.0% |
| Sioux | 29 | 0.2% |
| Spaniard | 140 | 1.1% |
| Spanish | 4 | 0.0% |
| Sri Lankan | 34 | 0.3% |
| Subsaharan African | 10 | 0.1% |
| Sudanese | 7 | 0.1% |
| Swedish | 204 | 1.6% |
| Swiss | 14 | 0.1% |
| Thai | 15 | 0.1% |
| Ukrainian | 4 | 0.0% |
| Welsh | 117 | 0.9% | View All 57 Rows |
Immigrants in Cass County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Cass County came from Latin America (23 | 0.2%), Asia (22 | 0.2%), Oceania (20 | 0.2%), South Eastern Asia (15 | 0.1%), and Caribbean (13 | 0.1%), together accounting for 0.7% of all Cass County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 7 | 0.1% |
| Asia | 22 | 0.2% |
| Canada | 1 | 0.0% |
| Caribbean | 13 | 0.1% |
| Central America | 10 | 0.1% |
| China | 5 | 0.0% |
| Dominican Republic | 13 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 5 | 0.0% |
| Guatemala | 4 | 0.0% |
| Latin America | 23 | 0.2% |
| Mexico | 6 | 0.1% |
| Northern Africa | 7 | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 20 | 0.2% |
| South Eastern Asia | 15 | 0.1% |
| Sudan | 7 | 0.1% |
| Thailand | 7 | 0.1% |
| Western Asia | 2 | 0.0% | View All 17 Rows |
Sex and Age in Cass County
Sex and Age in Cass County
The most populous age groups in Cass County are 60 to 64 Years (492 | 7.6%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (628 | 9.5%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 334 (5.1%) | 318 (4.8%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 439 (6.8%) | 396 (6.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 405 (6.2%) | 422 (6.4%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 452 (7.0%) | 385 (5.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 299 (4.6%) | 286 (4.3%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 348 (5.4%) | 348 (5.2%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 314 (4.8%) | 329 (5.0%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 403 (6.2%) | 271 (4.1%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 426 (6.6%) | 416 (6.3%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 378 (5.8%) | 366 (5.5%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 377 (5.8%) | 369 (5.6%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 477 (7.3%) | 408 (6.2%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 492 (7.6%) | 628 (9.5%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 440 (6.8%) | 416 (6.3%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 352 (5.4%) | 439 (6.6%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 233 (3.6%) | 252 (3.8%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 219 (3.4%) | 166 (2.5%) |
| 85 Years and over | 105 (1.6%) | 408 (6.2%) |
| Total | 6,493 (100.0%) | 6,623 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Cass County
Median Family Size in Cass County
The median family size in Cass County is 2.86 persons per family, with single female/mother families (537 | 15.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.97 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (153 | 4.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.39 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 2,772 (80.1%) | 2.87 |
| Single Male/Father | 153 (4.4%) | 2.39 |
| Single Female/Mother | 537 (15.5%) | 2.97 |
| Total Families | 3,462 (100.0%) | 2.86 |
Median Household Size in Cass County
The median household size in Cass County is 2.23 persons per household, with single female/mother households (537 | 9.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.35 persons per household. non-family households (2,309 | 40.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.15 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 2,772 (48.0%) | 2.88 |
| Single Male/Father | 153 (2.6%) | 2.62 |
| Single Female/Mother | 537 (9.3%) | 3.35 |
| Non-family | 2,309 (40.0%) | 1.15 |
| Total Households | 5,771 (100.0%) | 2.23 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Cass County
Out of a total of 5,771 households in Cass County, 3,462 (60.0%) are family households, while 2,309 (40.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,918, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,085.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 2,085 (36.1%) |
| 2-Person Households | 1,918 (33.2%) | 183 (3.2%) |
| 3-Person Households | 617 (10.7%) | 22 (0.4%) |
| 4-Person Households | 474 (8.2%) | 19 (0.3%) |
| 5-Person Households | 288 (5.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 137 (2.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 28 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,462 (60.0%) | 2,309 (40.0%) |
Female Fertility in Cass County
Fertility by Age in Cass County
Average fertility rate in Cass County is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 134.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 97.7% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 129 (97.7%) | 134.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 3 (2.3%) | 3.0 |
| Total | 132 (100.0%) | 53.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cass County
76.5% of women with births (132) in Cass County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 24.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 98 (76.0%) | 31 (24.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 101 (76.5%) | 31 (23.5%) |
Fertility by Education in Cass County
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 33 (25.0%) | 74.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 56 (42.4%) | 51.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 37 (28.0%) | 78.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 6 (4.5%) | 64.0 |
| Total | 132 (100.0%) | 53.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cass County
23.5% of women with births in Cass County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 63.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 12 (36.4%) | 21 (63.6%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 48 (85.7%) | 8 (14.3%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 35 (94.6%) | 2 (5.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 101 (76.5%) | 31 (23.5%) |
Income in Cass County
Income Overview in Cass County
Per Capita Income in Cass County is $36,219, while median incomes of families and households are $83,435 and $60,815 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 13,116 | $36,219 |
| Median Family Income | 3,462 | $83,435 |
| Mean Family Income | 3,462 | $101,680 |
| Median Household Income | 5,771 | $60,815 |
| Mean Household Income | 5,771 | $80,614 |
| Income Deficit | 3,462 | $10,550 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 13,116 | 32.34% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 13,116 | 67.66¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 13,116 | 0.47 |
Earnings by Sex in Cass County
Average Earnings in Cass County are $36,692, $43,218 for men and $29,242 for women, a difference of 32.3%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 3,882 (54.9%) | $43,218 |
| Female | 3,190 (45.1%) | $29,242 |
| Total | 7,072 (100.0%) | $36,692 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cass County
The most common earnings brackets in Cass County are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (464 | 11.9%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (514 | 16.1%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 292 (7.5%) | 151 (4.7%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 156 (4.0%) | 118 (3.7%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 83 (2.1%) | 80 (2.5%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 69 (1.8%) | 78 (2.5%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 148 (3.8%) | 129 (4.0%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 76 (2.0%) | 119 (3.7%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 131 (3.4%) | 172 (5.4%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 60 (1.5%) | 75 (2.4%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 100 (2.6%) | 107 (3.4%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 47 (1.2%) | 132 (4.1%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 129 (3.3%) | 514 (16.1%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 203 (5.2%) | 166 (5.2%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 260 (6.7%) | 246 (7.7%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 259 (6.7%) | 132 (4.1%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 256 (6.6%) | 175 (5.5%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 225 (5.8%) | 216 (6.8%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 261 (6.7%) | 284 (8.9%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 247 (6.4%) | 101 (3.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 464 (11.9%) | 153 (4.8%) |
| $100,000+ | 416 (10.7%) | 42 (1.3%) |
| Total | 3,882 (100.0%) | 3,190 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cass County
Average earnings in Cass County are $48,797 for men and $30,877 for women, a difference of 36.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $83,798, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $36,344. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $52,386, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $27,722.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $36,344 | $0 |
| High School Diploma | $47,168 | $27,722 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $46,938 | $35,398 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,850 | $29,796 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,798 | $52,386 |
| Total | $48,797 | $30,877 |
Family Income in Cass County
Family Income Brackets in Cass County
According to the Cass County family income data, there are 820 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 62 families (1.8%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 145 | 4.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 62 | 1.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 159 | 4.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 246 | 7.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 350 | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 592 | 17.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 523 | 15.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 820 | 23.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 277 | 8.0% |
| $200,000+ | 287 | 8.3% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cass County
6-person families (75 | 2.2%) account for the highest median family income in Cass County with $149,271 per family, while 2-person families (2,085 | 60.2%) have the highest median income of $38,886 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 2,085 (60.2%) | $77,773 |
| 3-Person Families | 472 (13.6%) | $94,306 |
| 4-Person Families | 492 (14.2%) | $94,643 |
| 5-Person Families | 310 (8.9%) | $69,659 |
| 6-Person Families | 75 (2.2%) | $149,271 |
| 7+ Person Families | 28 (0.8%) | $105,000 |
| Total | 3,462 (100.0%) | $83,435 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Cass County
The median family income in Cass County is $83,435, with families comprising 3+ earners (321) having the highest median family income of $116,544, while families with no earners (565) have the lowest median family income of $41,385, accounting for 9.3% and 16.3% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 565 (16.3%) | $41,385 |
| 1 Earner | 981 (28.3%) | $52,888 |
| 2 Earners | 1,595 (46.1%) | $101,114 |
| 3+ Earners | 321 (9.3%) | $116,544 |
| Total | 3,462 (100.0%) | $83,435 |
Household Income in Cass County
Household Income Brackets in Cass County
With 998 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Cass County, accounting for 17.3% of all households. In contrast, only 283 households (4.9%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 323 | 5.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 300 | 5.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 652 | 11.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 548 | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 623 | 10.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 987 | 17.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 739 | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 998 | 17.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 283 | 4.9% |
| $200,000+ | 312 | 5.4% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Cass County
The median household income in Cass County is $60,815, with the highest median household income of $78,333 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,456 households (25.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $24,688, with 241 households (4.2%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 241 (4.2%) | $24,688 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 1,456 (25.2%) | $78,333 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 2,147 (37.2%) | $65,889 |
| 65+ Years | 1,927 (33.4%) | $47,104 |
| Total | 5,771 (100.0%) | $60,815 |
Poverty in Cass County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cass County
With 13.4% poverty level for males and 17.2% for females among the residents of Cass County, 15 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 14 males (29.2%) and 205 females (41.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 72 (21.6%) | 103 (32.6%) |
| 5 Years | 13 (19.1%) | 6 (15.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 94 (19.1%) | 205 (41.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 49 (17.2%) | 43 (16.5%) |
| 15 Years | 14 (29.2%) | 39 (33.1%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 38 (14.4%) | 17 (10.8%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 74 (17.0%) | 38 (9.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 81 (12.6%) | 171 (25.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 79 (9.6%) | 123 (17.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 62 (8.2%) | 43 (5.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 156 (16.1%) | 145 (14.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 63 (8.1%) | 80 (9.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 67 (12.6%) | 98 (14.7%) |
| Total | 862 (13.4%) | 1,111 (17.2%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cass County
According to the poverty statistics in Cass County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 91.9% of males and 94.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 262 (78.4%) | 213 (67.4%) |
| 5 Years | 55 (80.9%) | 34 (85.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 398 (80.9%) | 295 (59.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 235 (82.8%) | 218 (83.5%) |
| 15 Years | 34 (70.8%) | 79 (66.9%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 226 (85.6%) | 140 (89.2%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 362 (83.0%) | 357 (90.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 560 (87.4%) | 506 (74.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 746 (90.4%) | 563 (82.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 690 (91.8%) | 690 (94.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 811 (83.9%) | 890 (86.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 712 (91.9%) | 774 (90.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 465 (87.4%) | 570 (85.3%) |
| Total | 5,556 (86.6%) | 5,329 (82.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cass County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Cass County show that 4.8% or 133 of the total 2,772 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 29.6%, comprising of 8 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.5%, which includes 3 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 1,704 (95.3%) | 84 (4.7%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 646 (99.5%) | 3 (0.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 270 (87.7%) | 38 (12.3%) |
| 5 or more Children | 19 (70.4%) | 8 (29.6%) |
| Total | 2,639 (95.2%) | 133 (4.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cass County
According to the poverty data in Cass County, 24.2% or 37 single-father households and 41.0% or 220 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 105 households (96.3%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 9 (11.8%) | 29 (23.6%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 25 (33.8%) | 86 (28.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 3 (100.0%) | 105 (96.3%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 37 (24.2%) | 220 (41.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cass County
The poverty data for Cass County shows that 133 of the married-couple family households (4.8%) and 257 of the single-parent households (37.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (29.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 108 household (96.4%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 84 (4.7%) | 38 (19.1%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 3 (0.5%) | 111 (29.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 38 (12.3%) | 108 (96.4%) |
| 5 or more Children | 8 (29.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 133 (4.8%) | 257 (37.2%) |
Employment Characteristics in Cass County
Employment by Class of Employer in Cass County
Among the 6,486 employed individuals in Cass County, private company employees (4,033 | 62.2%), local government employees (691 | 10.6%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (579 | 8.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 4,033 | 62.2% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 326 | 5.0% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 579 | 8.9% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 534 | 8.2% |
| Local Government Employees | 691 | 10.6% |
| State Government Employees | 239 | 3.7% |
| Federal Government Employees | 74 | 1.1% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 10 | 0.2% |
| Total | 6,486 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Cass County
According to the labor force statistics for Cass County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (10,636), 62.2% or 6,616 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.4% or 93 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 90.6% or 530 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 3.1% or 15 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 424 (63.2%) | 3 (0.7%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 530 (90.6%) | 7 (1.3%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 618 (88.8%) | 3 (0.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 512 (79.6%) | 6 (1.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,263 (83.3%) | 32 (2.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,261 (84.6%) | 4 (0.3%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 750 (84.7%) | 15 (2.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 634 (56.6%) | 8 (1.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 483 (29.3%) | 15 (3.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 138 (10.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 6,616 (62.2%) | 93 (1.4%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cass County
According to labor force statistics for Cass County, 79.3% of individuals (5,036) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (6,350) are in the labor force, with 1.3% or 65 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.2% or 1,274 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 1.9% or 34 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 227 (41.8%) | 10 (1.8%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,726 (82.1%) | 34 (1.6%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 1,814 (79.1%) | 44 (1.9%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,274 (90.2%) | 1 (0.1%) |
| Total | 5,036 (79.3%) | 83 (1.3%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Cass County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cass County are Community & Social Service (892 | 13.7%), Management (667 | 10.2%), Education Instruction & Library (610 | 9.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (347 | 5.3%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (219 | 3.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cass County, the most male-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (96.7%), and Management (75.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (80.4%), and Community & Social Service (72.7%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 503 (75.4%) | 164 (24.6%) |
| Business & Financial | 52 (32.7%) | 107 (67.3%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 97 (63.0%) | 57 (37.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 58 (96.7%) | 2 (3.3%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 39 (54.9%) | 32 (45.1%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 23 (100.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 244 (27.4%) | 648 (72.7%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 13 (28.3%) | 33 (71.7%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 17 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 171 (28.0%) | 439 (72.0%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 43 (19.6%) | 176 (80.4%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 98 (28.2%) | 249 (71.8%) |
| Health Technologists | 97 (47.8%) | 106 (52.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 994 (44.8%) | 1,225 (55.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,524 (54.0%) | 2,996 (46.0%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Cass County are Food Preparation & Serving (376 | 5.8%), Healthcare Support (269 | 4.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (213 | 3.3%), Personal Care & Service (107 | 1.6%), and Security & Protection (53 | 0.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Cass County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (69.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (59.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.7%), Personal Care & Service (84.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (57.1%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 33 (12.3%) | 236 (87.7%) |
| Security & Protection | 37 (69.8%) | 16 (30.2%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 12 (42.9%) | 16 (57.1%) |
| Law Enforcement | 25 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 223 (59.3%) | 153 (40.7%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 109 (51.2%) | 104 (48.8%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 17 (15.9%) | 90 (84.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 419 (41.2%) | 599 (58.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,524 (54.0%) | 2,996 (46.0%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Cass County are Office & Administration (804 | 12.3%), and Sales & Related (662 | 10.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 346 (52.3%) | 316 (47.7%) |
| Office & Administration | 141 (17.5%) | 663 (82.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 487 (33.2%) | 979 (66.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,524 (54.0%) | 2,996 (46.0%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Cass County are Construction & Extraction (308 | 4.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (284 | 4.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (112 | 1.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 91 (81.2%) | 21 (18.8%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 305 (99.0%) | 3 (1.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 272 (95.8%) | 12 (4.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 668 (94.9%) | 36 (5.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,524 (54.0%) | 2,996 (46.0%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Cass County are Production (483 | 7.4%), Material Moving (414 | 6.4%), and Transportation (216 | 3.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 401 (83.0%) | 82 (17.0%) |
| Transportation | 198 (91.7%) | 18 (8.3%) |
| Material Moving | 357 (86.2%) | 57 (13.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 956 (85.9%) | 157 (14.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,524 (54.0%) | 2,996 (46.0%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Cass County
Employment Industries in Cass County
The major employment industries in Cass County include Retail Trade (1,011 | 15.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (963 | 14.8%), Manufacturing (670 | 10.3%), Educational Services (635 | 9.7%), and Construction (475 | 7.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Cass County
The Cass County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Construction (92.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (80.6%), Information (79.5%), and Educational Services (71.5%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 400 (84.9%) | 71 (15.1%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 25 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 441 (92.8%) | 34 (7.2%) |
| Manufacturing | 518 (77.3%) | 152 (22.7%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 90 (73.8%) | 32 (26.2%) |
| Retail Trade | 547 (54.1%) | 464 (45.9%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 163 (71.5%) | 65 (28.5%) |
| Utilities | 91 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 27 (20.4%) | 105 (79.5%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 120 (51.1%) | 115 (48.9%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 25 (62.5%) | 15 (37.5%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 73 (34.0%) | 142 (66.0%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 138 (72.3%) | 53 (27.8%) |
| Educational Services | 181 (28.5%) | 454 (71.5%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 187 (19.4%) | 776 (80.6%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 31 (67.4%) | 15 (32.6%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 214 (52.3%) | 195 (47.7%) |
| Public Administration | 96 (53.0%) | 85 (47.0%) |
| Total | 3,524 (54.0%) | 2,996 (46.0%) |
Education in Cass County
School Enrollment in Cass County
The most common levels of schooling among the 2,909 students in Cass County are high school (763 | 26.2%), elementary school (664 | 22.8%), and middle school (647 | 22.2%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 264 | 9.1% |
| Kindergarten | 165 | 5.7% |
| Elementary School | 664 | 22.8% |
| Middle School | 647 | 22.2% |
| High School | 763 | 26.2% |
| College / Undergraduate | 322 | 11.1% |
| Graduate / Professional | 84 | 2.9% |
| Total | 2,909 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cass County
Out of a total of 2,909 students who are enrolled in schools in Cass County, 207 (7.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,702 (92.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 48 (20.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 90 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 212 (90.2%) | 23 (9.8%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 770 (95.5%) | 36 (4.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 742 (93.0%) | 56 (7.0%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 509 (98.6%) | 7 (1.4%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 130 (82.8%) | 27 (17.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 90 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 59 (85.5%) | 10 (14.5%) |
| 35 Years and over | 190 (79.8%) | 48 (20.2%) |
| Total | 2,702 (92.9%) | 207 (7.1%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cass County
Education (456 | 22.1%), business (318 | 15.4%), bio, nature & agricultural (273 | 13.2%), science & technology (199 | 9.7%), and communications (159 | 7.7%) are the most common fields of study among 2,062 individuals in Cass County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 75 | 3.6% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 273 | 13.2% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 24 | 1.2% |
| Psychology | 93 | 4.5% |
| Social Sciences | 71 | 3.4% |
| Engineering | 20 | 1.0% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 23 | 1.1% |
| Science & Technology | 199 | 9.7% |
| Business | 318 | 15.4% |
| Education | 456 | 22.1% |
| Literature & Languages | 71 | 3.4% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 90 | 4.4% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 54 | 2.6% |
| Communications | 159 | 7.7% |
| Arts & Humanities | 136 | 6.6% |
| Total | 2,062 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Cass County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cass County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Cass County are males with 2 vehicles (1,290, accounting for 36.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,124, making up 43.3%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 81 (2.3%) | 73 (2.5%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 654 (18.7%) | 644 (21.6%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,290 (36.8%) | 1,124 (37.8%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 719 (20.5%) | 571 (19.2%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 492 (14.1%) | 394 (13.2%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 266 (7.6%) | 171 (5.7%) |
| Total | 3,502 (100.0%) | 2,977 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Cass County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Cass County are 5 to 9 minutes (1,971 commuters, 33.1%), less than 5 minutes (913 commuters, 15.3%), and 10 to 14 minutes (826 commuters, 13.9%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 913 | 15.3% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 1,971 | 33.1% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 826 | 13.9% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 574 | 9.7% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 599 | 10.1% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 183 | 3.1% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 274 | 4.6% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 38 | 0.6% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 14 | 0.2% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 150 | 2.5% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 297 | 5.0% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 108 | 1.8% |
Commute Time by Sex in Cass County
The most common commute times in Cass County are 5 to 9 minutes (925 commuters, 28.9%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (1,046 commuters, 38.0%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 508 (15.9%) | 405 (14.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 925 (28.9%) | 1,046 (38.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 522 (16.3%) | 304 (11.1%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 340 (10.6%) | 234 (8.5%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 328 (10.3%) | 271 (9.9%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 69 (2.2%) | 114 (4.1%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 121 (3.8%) | 153 (5.6%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 22 (0.7%) | 16 (0.6%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 6 (0.2%) | 8 (0.3%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 62 (1.9%) | 88 (3.2%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 218 (6.8%) | 79 (2.9%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 75 (2.4%) | 33 (1.2%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cass County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Cass County are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (622, 19.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (760, 27.6%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 236 (7.4%) | 99 (3.6%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 179 (5.6%) | 79 (2.9%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 173 (5.4%) | 91 (3.3%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 281 (8.8%) | 188 (6.8%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 622 (19.5%) | 286 (10.4%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 555 (17.4%) | 316 (11.5%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 419 (13.1%) | 760 (27.6%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 271 (8.5%) | 184 (6.7%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 82 (2.6%) | 35 (1.3%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 33 (1.0%) | 217 (7.9%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 6 (0.2%) | 105 (3.8%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 75 (2.7%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 227 (7.1%) | 115 (4.2%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 112 (3.5%) | 201 (7.3%) |
| Total | 3,196 (100.0%) | 2,751 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Cass County
Occupancy by Ownership in Cass County
Of the total 5,771 dwellings in Cass County, owner-occupied units account for 4,208 (72.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,563 (27.1%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 4,208 | 72.9% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 1,563 | 27.1% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 5,771 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Cass County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 2,085 | 36.1% |
| 2-Person Household | 2,101 | 36.4% |
| 3-Person Household | 639 | 11.1% |
| 4+ Person Household | 946 | 16.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,771 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cass County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 1,105 (53.0%) | 980 (47.0%) |
| 2-Person Household | 1,874 (89.2%) | 227 (10.8%) |
| 3-Person Household | 495 (77.5%) | 144 (22.5%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 734 (77.6%) | 212 (22.4%) |
| Total Housing Units | 4,208 (72.9%) | 1,563 (27.1%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cass County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 247 (64.5%) | 136 (35.5%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,439 (71.1%) | 585 (28.9%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 1,475 (71.6%) | 585 (28.4%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,047 (80.3%) | 257 (19.7%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cass County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 933 | 16.2% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 764 | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 864 | 15.0% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,283 | 22.2% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 990 | 17.2% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 563 | 9.8% |
| 85 Years and Over | 374 | 6.5% |
| Total | 5,771 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Cass County
Median Income by Occupancy in Cass County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 4,208 (72.9%) | $73,725 |
| Renter-Occupied | 1,563 (27.1%) | $25,306 |
| Average | 5,771 (100.0%) | $60,815 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cass County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 56 (1.3%) | 91 (5.8%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 62 (1.5%) | 115 (7.4%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 78 (1.8%) | 222 (14.2%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 165 (3.9%) | 174 (11.1%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 148 (3.5%) | 168 (10.7%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 315 (7.5%) | 234 (15.0%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 484 (11.5%) | 137 (8.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 822 (19.5%) | 166 (10.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 586 (13.9%) | 155 (9.9%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 917 (21.8%) | 80 (5.1%) |
| $150,000 or more | 575 (13.7%) | 21 (1.3%) |
| Total | 4,208 (100.0%) | 1,563 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cass County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 244 (5.8%) | 144 (9.2%) |
| $300 to $499 | 762 (18.1%) | 143 (9.1%) |
| $500 to $799 | 1,053 (25.0%) | 595 (38.1%) |
| $800 to $999 | 582 (13.8%) | 304 (19.5%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 996 (23.7%) | 262 (16.8%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 334 (7.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 83 (2.0%) | 6 (0.4%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 32 (0.8%) | 9 (0.6%) |
| $3,000 or more | 122 (2.9%) | 17 (1.1%) |
| Total | 4,208 (100.0%) | 1,563 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Cass County
Housing Structures in Cass County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 4,689 | 81.2% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 87 | 1.5% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 182 | 3.2% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 251 | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 170 | 2.9% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 286 | 5.0% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 106 | 1.8% |
| Total | 5,771 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cass County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 3,916 (83.5%) | 773 (16.5%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 46 (52.9%) | 41 (47.1%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 47 (25.8%) | 135 (74.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 56 (22.3%) | 195 (77.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 25 (14.7%) | 145 (85.3%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 19 (6.6%) | 267 (93.4%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 99 (93.4%) | 7 (6.6%) |
| Total | 4,208 (72.9%) | 1,563 (27.1%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cass County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 5 (0.1%) | 20 (1.3%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 46 (1.1%) | 331 (21.2%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 1,128 (26.8%) | 692 (44.3%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 1,452 (34.5%) | 349 (22.3%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 1,577 (37.5%) | 171 (10.9%) |
| Total | 4,208 (100.0%) | 1,563 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cass County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 2,425 (57.6%) | 769 (49.2%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 832 (19.8%) | 130 (8.3%) |
| Electricity | 897 (21.3%) | 605 (38.7%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 6 (0.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 36 (0.9%) | 28 (1.8%) |
| No Fuel Used | 12 (0.3%) | 31 (2.0%) |
| Total | 4,208 (100.0%) | 1,563 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Cass County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 85 (2.0%) | 280 (17.9%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 998 (23.7%) | 877 (56.1%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,837 (43.6%) | 204 (13.1%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 1,288 (30.6%) | 202 (12.9%) |
| Total | 4,208 (100.0%) | 1,563 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Cass County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Cass County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 2,103 | 2,105 |
| Median Property Value | $133,400 | $124,200 |
| Median Household Income | $64,904 | $244 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $517 | $121 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,943 | $45 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cass County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 329 (15.6%) | 74 (3.5%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 478 (22.7%) | 676 (32.1%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 957 (45.5%) | 1,081 (51.3%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 256 (12.2%) | 166 (7.9%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 66 (3.1%) | 68 (3.2%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 9 (0.4%) | 15 (0.7%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 8 (0.4%) | 25 (1.2%) |
| Total | 2,103 (100.0%) | 2,105 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cass County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 92 (4.4%) | 1 (0.1%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 263 (12.5%) | 26 (1.2%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 235 (11.2%) | 128 (6.1%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 246 (11.7%) | 80 (3.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 386 (18.3%) | 238 (11.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 318 (15.1%) | 436 (20.7%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 232 (11.0%) | 268 (12.7%) |
| $150,000 or more | 331 (15.7%) | 685 (32.5%) |
| Total | 2,103 (100.0%) | 2,105 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cass County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 1,084 (51.5%) | 87,377 (4,150.9%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 356 (16.9%) | 1,312 (62.3%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 177 (8.4%) | 349 (16.6%) |
| 4.0x or more | 470 (22.4%) | 143 (6.8%) |
| Total | 2,103 (100.0%) | 2,105 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cass County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 346 (16.5%) | 19 (0.9%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 395 (18.8%) | 86 (4.1%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 1,311 (62.3%) | 725 (34.4%) |
| Total | 2,103 (100.0%) | 2,105 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Cass County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cass County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 760 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 2,247 (99.3%) | 16 (0.7%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 713 (96.7%) | 24 (3.3%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 1,171 (90.8%) | 119 (9.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,378 (91.2%) | 133 (8.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,376 (92.7%) | 109 (7.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,867 (93.3%) | 135 (6.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,629 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 1,200 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 12,341 (95.8%) | 536 (4.2%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cass County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 760 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 2,247 (99.3%) | 16 (0.7%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 713 (96.7%) | 24 (3.3%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cass County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 1,642 (94.8%) | 91 (5.2%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 2,376 (95.1%) | 122 (4.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,104 (94.3%) | 127 (5.7%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,649 (97.2%) | 48 (2.8%) |
| $100,000 and over | 4,550 (96.9%) | 148 (3.2%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cass County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 441 (58.0%) | 346 (45.5%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,127 (49.8%) | 1,263 (55.8%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 256 (34.7%) | 545 (74.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 431 (33.4%) | 747 (57.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 262 (17.3%) | 1,144 (75.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 233 (15.7%) | 1,165 (78.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 631 (31.5%) | 1,379 (68.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,602 (98.3%) | 921 (56.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,198 (99.8%) | 653 (54.4%) |
| Total | 6,181 (48.0%) | 8,163 (63.4%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cass County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 78 (6.8%) | 36 (3.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 135 (12.5%) | 121 (11.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 317 (12.5%) | 367 (15.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 160 (20.6%) | 155 (18.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 225 (42.3%) | 328 (49.1%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Cass County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 7 (0.6%) | 3 (0.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 1 (0.1%) | 3 (0.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 80 (3.1%) | 119 (4.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 86 (11.1%) | 44 (5.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 162 (30.4%) | 97 (14.5%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 2 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 45 (4.2%) | 3 (0.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 29 (1.1%) | 84 (3.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 25 (3.2%) | 20 (2.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 6 (1.1%) | 69 (10.3%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 65 (5.6%) | 22 (2.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 107 (9.9%) | 65 (6.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 137 (5.4%) | 149 (6.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 43 (5.6%) | 75 (8.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 48 (9.0%) | 63 (9.4%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 8 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 43 (4.0%) | 52 (4.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 106 (4.2%) | 250 (10.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 68 (8.8%) | 108 (12.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 82 (15.4%) | 243 (36.4%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 4 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 70 (6.5%) | 16 (1.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 42 (1.7%) | 58 (2.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 25 (3.2%) | 16 (1.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 6 (1.1%) | 36 (5.4%) |
Technology Access in Cass County
Computing Device Access in Cass County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 4,265 | 73.9% |
| Smartphone | 4,704 | 81.5% |
| Tablet | 3,177 | 55.0% |
| No Computing Device | 527 | 9.1% |
| Total | 5,771 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Cass County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 27 | 0.5% |
| Broadband Home | 3,529 | 61.2% |
| Cellular Data Only | 878 | 15.2% |
| Satellite Internet | 468 | 8.1% |
| No Internet | 1,017 | 17.6% |
| Total | 5,771 | 100.0% |
Cass County Summary
Cass County, Iowa is located in the south central part of the state and is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county was established in 1851 and is named after Lewis Cass, a former U.S. Secretary of War. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,956.
Geography
Cass County is located in the south central part of Iowa and is bordered by Adair County to the north, Madison County to the east, Guthrie County to the south, and Audubon County to the west. The county has a total area of 576 square miles, of which 575 square miles is land and 1.2 square miles is water. The county is drained by the Middle and East Nishnabotna Rivers. The highest point in the county is located in the northwest corner, at 1,068 feet above sea level.
The county is home to several state parks and wildlife areas, including Lake Anita State Park, Lake Icaria State Park, and the Middle River Wildlife Area. The county also contains several small towns, including Anita, Atlantic, Griswold, Lewis, Massena, and Wiota.
Economy
Cass County’s economy is largely based on agriculture. The county is home to several large farms, including the Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farm, which is located in the county. The county is also home to several small businesses, including a number of restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.
The county’s unemployment rate was 4.2% in 2019, which is lower than the state average of 3.2%. The median household income in the county was $54,845 in 2019, which is higher than the state average of $52,229.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 13,956 people, 5,541 households, and 3,817 families living in the county. The population density was 24.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 97.3% White, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median age in the county was 42.3 years. About 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18, 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24, 22.7% were from 25 to 44, 28.7% were from 45 to 64, and 17.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the county was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
The median income for a household in the county was $45,945, and the median income for a family was $54,845. The per capita income for the county was $22,845. About 8.2% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Conclusion
Cass County, Iowa is a rural county located in the south central part of the state. The county is home to several state parks and wildlife areas, and its economy is largely based on agriculture. The county has a population of 13,956, with a median household income of $54,845. The county is home to several small towns and businesses, and its unemployment rate is lower than the state average.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Cass County?
Total Population of Cass County is 13,116.
What is the Total Male Population of Cass County?
Total Male Population of Cass County is 6,493.
What is the Total Female Population of Cass County?
Total Female Population of Cass County is 6,623.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Cass County?
There are 98.04 Males per 100 Females in Cass County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Cass County?
There are 102.00 Females per 100 Males in Cass County.
What is the Median Population Age in Cass County?
Median Population Age in Cass County is 44.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Cass County
Average Family Size in Cass County is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Cass County
Average Household Size in Cass County is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Cass County?
Per Capita income in Cass County is $36,219.
What is the Median Family Income in Cass County?
Median Family Income in Cass County is $83,435.
What is the Median Household income in Cass County?
Median Household Income in Cass County is $60,815.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Cass County?
Income or Wage Gap in Cass County is 32.3%.
Women in Cass County earn 67.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Cass County?
Family Income Deficit in Cass County is $10,550.
Families that are below poverty line in Cass County earn $10,550 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Cass County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Cass County is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Cass County?
There are 6,616 People in the Labor Forcein in Cass County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Cass County?
62.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Cass County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Cass County?
Unemployment Rate in Cass County is 1.4%.