Cavalier, North Dakota

Last updated

Cavalier, North Dakota
Cavalier Cinema.jpg
Motto: 
"Four Seasons Many Reasons"
ND Pembina County Cavalier.svg
Location of Cavalier, North Dakota
Coordinates: 48°47′38″N97°37′22″W / 48.79389°N 97.62278°W / 48.79389; -97.62278
CountryUnited States
State North Dakota
County Pembina
Founded1875
Government
   Mayor Lacey Hinkle
Area
[1]
  Total0.86 sq mi (2.23 km2)
  Land0.86 sq mi (2.23 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
886 ft (270 m)
Population
 (2020) [3]
  Total1,246
  Estimate 
(2022) [4]
1,242
  Density1,447.15/sq mi (558.46/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
58220
Area code 701
FIPS code 38-12940
GNIS feature ID1035959 [2]
Highways ND 5, ND 18
Website cavaliernd.com

Cavalier is the largest city in Pembina County, North Dakota, United States. It is the county seat of Pembina County. [5] The population was 1,246 at the 2020 census. [3] Cavalier was founded in 1875 and became the county seat in 1911.

Contents

Although they bear the same name, Cavalier is not located in nearby Cavalier County. The Tongue River flows past Cavalier and Cavalier Air Force Station is located near the city.

History

Cavalier Air Force Station Cavalierairforcestationparcs.jpg
Cavalier Air Force Station

Cavalier was laid out in 1875 on open land. [6] The city was named for Charles Cavileer, an early settler in Pembina County (a recording error accounts for the error in spelling, which was never corrected). [7] A post office has been in operation at Cavalier since 1877. [8] Cavalier was incorporated in 1902. [9]

In the early 1970s, the city of Cavalier's population quadrupled in size due to the U.S.' anti-ballistic missile program. This was in preparation of a nuclear attack on the U.S. during the Cold War with the Soviet Union.

Geography and climate

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.82 square miles (2.12 km2), all land. [10]

Cavalier has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Koppen: Dwb). Summers are warm, sometimes hot, while winters are very cold, sometimes severely cold. Precipitation is mostly confined to late spring into early fall and peaks in June. Winter is very dry with little precipitation, almost always in the form of snow. [11]

Climate data for Cavalier 7NW, North Dakota (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1934–present)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)52
(11)
61
(16)
78
(26)
97
(36)
98
(37)
105
(41)
110
(43)
103
(39)
103
(39)
93
(34)
75
(24)
63
(17)
110
(43)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)13.2
(−10.4)
18.0
(−7.8)
30.7
(−0.7)
49.3
(9.6)
64.5
(18.1)
73.6
(23.1)
77.5
(25.3)
77.4
(25.2)
68.2
(20.1)
51.8
(11.0)
33.6
(0.9)
19.5
(−6.9)
48.1
(8.9)
Daily mean °F (°C)4.4
(−15.3)
8.5
(−13.1)
22.1
(−5.5)
38.9
(3.8)
52.7
(11.5)
63.2
(17.3)
67.1
(19.5)
65.5
(18.6)
56.5
(13.6)
42.1
(5.6)
25.5
(−3.6)
11.4
(−11.4)
38.2
(3.4)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)−4.3
(−20.2)
−1.0
(−18.3)
13.4
(−10.3)
28.5
(−1.9)
40.9
(4.9)
52.7
(11.5)
56.6
(13.7)
53.5
(11.9)
44.7
(7.1)
32.3
(0.2)
17.3
(−8.2)
3.3
(−15.9)
28.2
(−2.1)
Record low °F (°C)−41
(−41)
−41
(−41)
−31
(−35)
−10
(−23)
9
(−13)
28
(−2)
35
(2)
24
(−4)
19
(−7)
−2
(−19)
−33
(−36)
−37
(−38)
−41
(−41)
Average precipitation inches (mm)0.34
(8.6)
0.34
(8.6)
0.71
(18)
1.11
(28)
2.87
(73)
3.77
(96)
3.44
(87)
2.25
(57)
2.31
(59)
1.66
(42)
0.72
(18)
0.50
(13)
20.02
(509)
Average snowfall inches (cm)7.4
(19)
4.6
(12)
5.7
(14)
3.4
(8.6)
0.9
(2.3)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
2.5
(6.4)
5.9
(15)
8.7
(22)
39.1
(99)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)5.04.14.75.210.312.010.58.58.07.04.85.885.9
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)5.23.93.51.80.30.00.00.00.00.93.25.924.7
Source: NOAA [12] [13]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1900 671
1910 652−2.8%
1920 81925.6%
1930 8503.8%
1940 1,10530.0%
1950 1,45932.0%
1960 1,423−2.5%
1970 1,381−3.0%
1980 1,5059.0%
1990 1,5080.2%
2000 1,5371.9%
2010 1,302−15.3%
2020 1,246−4.3%
2022 (est.)1,242 [4] −0.3%
U.S. Decennial Census [14]
2020 Census [3]

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,302 people, 641 households and 333 families living in the city. The population density was 1,587.8 inhabitants per square mile (613.1/km2). There were 723 housing units at an average density of 881.7 per square mile (340.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.4% White, 2.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.

There were 641 households, of which 19.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.0% were non-families. 43.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.95 and the average family size was 2.69.

The median age in the city was 47.3 years. 18.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.6% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 27.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,537 people, 679 households and 399 families living in the city. The population density was 1,938.1 inhabitants per square mile (748.3/km2). There were 750 housing units at an average density of 945.7 per square mile (365.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.27% White, 0.46% African American, 1.04% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 2.08% from other races, and 1.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.29% of the population.

There were 679 households, of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.1% were non-families. 38.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.92.

22.8% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 24.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males.

The median household income was $35,667 and the median family income was $48,450. Males had a median income of $30,313 compared with $21,548 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,586. About 7.8% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over.

Based on data from the 2000 Census, 6.8% of Cavalier's population is of Icelandic ancestry, making Cavalier the city with the highest proportion of Icelandic residents in the United States. [15]

Sites of interest

Lake Renwick Lake Renwick.JPG
Lake Renwick

Events

Notable people

Media

The Cavalier Chronicle, a weekly news publication which began operation in 1885, is the oldest business in Cavalier. It is the official newspaper of Pembina County.

Education

Cavalier Public School

The city of Cavalier is served by Cavalier Public School (K–12). The 2017–2018 K–12 fall enrollment was 411. The school's athletic teams are known as the Tornadoes. Team colors are orange and black.

High school championships

From 2002 to 2005, the Cavalier Tornadoes football team, led by coach Rod Oksendahl (1978–2005), had a 47-game winning streak, the second longest winning streak in North Dakota high school football history. The streak ended when the Tornadoes lost to the Velva-Sawyer Aggies in the 2005 State Class 'A' championship game.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Walsh County, North Dakota</span> County in North Dakota, United States

Walsh County is a county in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,563. Its county seat is Grafton.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Towner County, North Dakota</span> County in North Dakota, United States

Towner County is a county in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population is 2,162. Its county seat is Cando. It is south of the Canada–US border with Manitoba.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ramsey County, North Dakota</span> County in North Dakota, United States

Ramsey County is a county in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,605. Its county seat is Devils Lake.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pembina County, North Dakota</span> County in North Dakota, United States

Pembina County is a county in the U.S. state of North Dakota. At the 2020 census its population was 6,844. The county seat is Cavalier.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cavalier County, North Dakota</span> County in North Dakota, United States

Cavalier County is a county in the U.S. state of North Dakota. It is south of the Canada–US border with Manitoba. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,704. Its county seat is Langdon. The city of Cavalier is in nearby Pembina County.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">St. Vincent, Minnesota</span> City in Minnesota, United States

St. Vincent is a hamlet in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 57 at the 2020 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Portal, North Dakota</span> City in North Dakota, United States

Portal is a city in Burke County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 125 at the 2020 census. Portal was founded in 1893.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alsen, North Dakota</span> City in North Dakota, United States

Alsen is a city in Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 32 at the 2020 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Calio, North Dakota</span> City in North Dakota, United States

Calio is a city in Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 8 at the 2020 census. Calio was founded in 1905.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Munich, North Dakota</span> City in North Dakota, United States

Munich is a city in Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 190 at the 2020 census. The city was named after Munich, Germany.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bathgate, North Dakota</span> City in North Dakota, United States

Bathgate is a city in Pembina County, North Dakota, United States. It sits on the banks of the Tongue River. The population was 47 at the 2020 census. Bathgate was founded in 1881. In 1908, the North Dakota School for the Blind was placed in Bathgate. The building still stands and is now occupied by a publishing company. Bathgate was the childhood home of former world-champion speed skater and figure skater Norval Baptie.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Canton City, North Dakota</span> City in North Dakota, United States

Canton City, also known as Hensel, is a city located on the east edge of Park Township in Pembina County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 31 at the 2020 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Crystal, North Dakota</span> City in North Dakota, United States

Crystal is a city in Pembina County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 116 at the 2020 census. Crystal was founded in 1879.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Drayton, North Dakota</span> City in North Dakota, United States

Drayton is a city in Pembina County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 757 at the 2020 census. Drayton was founded in 1878.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hamilton, North Dakota</span> City in North Dakota, United States

Hamilton is a city in Pembina County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 46 at the 2020 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mountain, North Dakota</span> City in North Dakota, United States

Mountain is a city in Thingvalla Township, Pembina County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 80 at the 2020 census. Mountain was founded in 1884.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Neche, North Dakota</span> City in North Dakota, United States

Neche is a city in Pembina County, North Dakota, United States. It sits on the banks of the Pembina River. The population was 344 at the 2020 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Walhalla, North Dakota</span> City in North Dakota, United States

Walhalla is a city in Pembina County, North Dakota, United States. It sits on the banks of the Pembina River, five miles from the border with Manitoba (Canada) and approximately 45 mi (72 km) from the border with Minnesota. The population was 893 at the 2020 census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dunseith, North Dakota</span> City in North Dakota, United States

Dunseith is a city in Rolette County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 632 at the 2020 census. Dunseith is best known for its proximity to the International Peace Garden. The port of entry at the Peace Garden is one of three 24-hour ports in North Dakota. Dunseith is also the home of the world's largest turtle sculpture, the "W'eel Turtle", made of more than 2,000 wheels painted green.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sarles, North Dakota</span> City in North Dakota, United States

Sarles is a city in Cavalier and Towner counties in the State of North Dakota. The population was 16 at the 2020 census. Sarles was founded in 1905 at the end of the Great Northern railway extension north of Munich, called the "Sarles Branch". The town is named for North Dakota Governor Elmore Y. Sarles.

References

  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cavalier, North Dakota
  3. 1 2 3 "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  4. 1 2 "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". United States Census Bureau. October 22, 2023. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  5. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  6. Federal Writers' Project (1938). North Dakota, a Guide to the Northern Prairie State. WPA. p. 233. ISBN   978-1-62376-033-5.
  7. "Charles Cavileer was first in many things". February 3, 2013.
  8. "Pembina County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on November 22, 2015. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
  9. Hellmann, Paul T. (February 14, 2006). Historical Gazetteer of the United States. Routledge. p. 834. ISBN   1-135-94859-3.
  10. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
  11. Team, National Weather Service Corporate Image Web. "National Weather Service Climate". w2.weather.gov. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  12. "NowData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  13. "Station: Cavalier 7NW, ND". U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  14. "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved May 29, 2013.
  15. "Icelander Ancestry By City". ePodunk. October 2005. Retrieved January 9, 2008.
  16. "Cavalier Cinema".