Population201,794 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate)
A Railway Center With An Agricultural Hinterland
Cass County, North DakotaFargo anchors Cass County, where railway development and farming are central to the area’s historical account. The county’s name honors George Cass of the Northern Pacific, while the first county board’s modest meeting place provides a vivid detail from the beginnings of local government. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 201,794 residents in Cass County, North Dakota, on July 1, 2025.
Cass County at a Glance
Population201,794 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate)
County SeatFargo
Largest CityFargo (2025)
Established1873 (organized; NACo County Explorer)
ZIP CodesLook up by address
Total Area, Including Water1,767.811 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography)
Road MapsView county maps
Area Codes701
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Cass County
Cass County was established in 1873 and named for George Cass, a Northern Pacific Railway figure. Its first board met that October in a Fargo blacksmith shop associated with Whitman. The county's historical documents connect Fargo's growth as a trade center with railway access and the surrounding agricultural economy. This combination places the city and countryside in the same story: the county's institutions developed alongside the movement of farm products, people and goods through a regional center.
Begin in Fargo, then use county historical resources to connect the city's railway and commercial roles with the agricultural area around it. The first board's blacksmith-shop meeting is a useful reminder of how modest public institutions can be at their beginning. Choose current public destinations for a visit rather than assuming historical business sites survive unchanged. A county perspective gives the regional center context by keeping its rural connections visible throughout the story.
What Shapes Us
Place And Character
The county's name honors George Cass of the Northern Pacific, while the first county board's modest meeting place provides a vivid detail from the beginnings of local government.
The Local Story
Cass County was established in 1873 and named for George Cass, a Northern Pacific Railway figure. Its first board met that October in a Fargo blacksmith shop associated with Whitman.
Explore The County
Begin in Fargo, then use county historical resources to connect the city's railway and commercial roles with the agricultural area around it.
Discover the connections between a regional center and farm country.
A Closer Look
Cass County
Places and perspectives from Cass County
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County Resources
Find the Right Local Connection
Start with the organization responsible for the service you need. Follow its official link for current requirements, office locations and availability.
County government and departments
Find Cass County officials, department contacts and county services in the North Dakota Association of Counties directory.
Schools
Public school contacts
Selected local schools from the NCES 2024-2025 directory. Contact the school or district to confirm enrollment, attendance boundaries and current services; this is not a complete school list.
Central Cass Elementary School – Elementary; grades PK-04. 802 5th St N, Casselton, ND 58012. 701-347-5352.
Bennett Elementary School – Elementary; grades KG-05. 2000 S 58th Ave, Fargo, ND 58104. 701-446-4000.
Hope Page Elementary School – Elementary; grades PK-06. 630 May Ave, Page, ND 58064. 701-668-2520.
Kindred Elementary School – Elementary; grades PK-05. 55 1st Ave S, Kindred, ND 58051. 701-428-3177.
Maple Valley Elementary School – Elementary; grades PK-06. 207 Broadway St, Tower City, ND 58071. 701-749-2570.
Mapleton Elementary School – Elementary; grades PK-06. 300 1st St, Mapleton, ND 58059. 701-282-3833.
Northern Cass Elementary School – Elementary; grades PK-05. 16021 18th St SE, Hunter, ND 58048. 701-874-2322.
Hospitals
Local hospital contacts
Facility contacts from the CMS Hospital General Information directory, updated July 22, 2026. Contact the facility directly to confirm current services and appointment arrangements.
Essentia Health – Acute Care Hospitals. 3000 32Nd Ave South, Fargo, ND 58104. 701-364-8000.
Sanford Medical Center Fargo – Acute Care Hospitals. 801 Broadway North, Fargo, ND 58122. 701-234-2000.
Fargo Va Medical Center – Acute Care – Veterans Administration. 2101 Elm Street, Fargo, ND 58102. 701-232-3241.
Prairie St John'S – Psychiatric. 510 4Th Street South, Fargo, ND 58103. 701-476-7200.
Public safety contacts
Find the Sheriff’s Office in the Cass County officials directory for local public-safety contacts. For an emergency, call 911.
Emergency management
For an emergency, call 911. For planning and preparedness contacts, find Emergency Management in the Cass County officials directory.
State parks and recreation
Explore the state park directory to plan trips in this part of North Dakota and beyond. Check the destination page for facilities and current notices.
Trail maps and outdoor recreation
Use North Dakota Parks and Recreation’s destination information to find trail maps and outdoor activities. Destinations may be outside Cass County.
Electric and gas utilities
Find utility information and provider links through the North Dakota Public Service Commission. Service availability depends on your address; contact your municipality for local water and sewer service.
Libraries
Local library contacts
Locations and public phone numbers are from the IMLS FY2024 Public Libraries Survey. Call the branch to confirm current hours and services before visiting.
Casselton Public Library – 702 1St Street North, Casselton, ND 58012. 701-347-4861.
Fargo Public Library – 102 North 3Rd Street, Fargo, ND 58102. 701-241-1472.
Kindred Public Library – 330 Elm Street, Kindred, ND 58051. 701-428-3456.
West Fargo Public Library – 215 Third Street East, West Fargo, ND 58078. 701-433-5460.
Dr. James W Carlson Library – 2801 32Nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103. 701-476-4040.
Northport Library – 2714 N Broadway, Fargo, ND 58102. 701-241-4026.
County court information
Select Cass County in the North Dakota Court System directory for court locations and contact information.
DMV
North Dakota — Motor Vehicle Online Services
North Dakota — REAL ID Information
North Dakota — Driver licensing, tests and records
Transportation and transit
Use NDDOT’s transit map to find providers serving your area. Confirm service days and booking requirements with the provider.
Postal Services
USPS location finder — Search by street address, city or ZIP Code for nearby post offices, collection boxes and available services.
USPS ZIP Code lookup — Find the mailing ZIP Code for a specific street address.
USPS Hold Mail — Arrange a temporary mail hold and review identity-verification requirements.
USPS change of address and forwarding — Review forwarding options and submit an address-change request through USPS.
USPS package pickup — Check pickup availability for your address and schedule eligible shipments.
Veterans
National services available to local residents
VA accredited representatives — Find help with VA claims and benefit applications.
VA health care applications — Review application options and supporting information.
VA disability claims — Find the official steps for submitting a disability claim.
GI Bill and education benefits — Review how to apply for VA education benefits.
Veteran career and employment support — Explore VA employment, training and career assistance.
Employment
National services available to local residents
USAJOBS federal employment — Search federal openings by location and occupation.
Apprenticeship Finder — Search apprenticeship opportunities by location and occupation.
My Next Move career exploration — Explore occupations, industries and career interests.
Government job-training resources — Find routes to state training programs and support for different job seekers.
Unemployment benefit guidance — Find your state program and its application and eligibility information.
Get to Know Cass County
Useful answers for residents, visitors and anyone planning their next step.
Local Questions
Cass County Questions, Answered
Explore practical details about the county and the organizations that serve it.
201,794 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate). This is a dated Census Bureau estimate, rather than a live resident count.
1,767.811 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography). The total combines land and water area.
Start with these official North Dakota resources: Motor Vehicle Online Services; REAL ID Information; Driver licensing, tests and records. Choose the page for the service you need, then check its office or online instructions before making a trip. These links cover state services; they do not establish that every transaction is available at a county office.
Use USPS ZIP Code Lookup for the mailing ZIP Code of a specific street address. Use the USPS location finder to search for nearby postal facilities and available services. An address lookup is more useful for mailing than assuming the entire county shares one ZIP Code.
The VA explains how to find and appoint an accredited representative for benefit claims. Contact a representative to confirm availability before appointing them. For education benefits, use the GI Bill application guidance. These are national VA services available to eligible local residents, rather than a listing of county offices.
Search USAJOBS for federal positions and the Apprenticeship Finder for apprenticeship opportunities, using location filters to narrow the results. USAGov job-training guidance points to training programs and state resources. Check each listing for current availability, eligibility and application instructions; a search result does not guarantee an opening in the county.
Cass County was established in 1873 and named for George Cass, a Northern Pacific Railway figure. Its first board met that October in a Fargo blacksmith shop associated with Whitman. The county's historical documents connect Fargo's growth as a trade center with railway access and the surrounding agricultural economy. This combination places the city and countryside in the same story: the county's institutions developed alongside the movement of farm products, people and goods through a regional center.
Begin in Fargo, then use county historical resources to connect the city's railway and commercial roles with the agricultural area around it. The first board's blacksmith-shop meeting is a useful reminder of how modest public institutions can be at their beginning. Choose current public destinations for a visit rather than assuming historical business sites survive unchanged. A county perspective gives the regional center context by keeping its rural connections visible throughout the story.
The 2020 Census geography figures record 1,764.935 square miles of land and 2.876 square miles of water in Cass County. The county’s total area includes both. These are geographic measurements for that Census vintage, not a measurement of current water levels or public recreation access.
In the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate series, Cass County had an estimated 184,897 residents on July 1, 2020, and 201,794 on July 1, 2025. Over that interval, the estimated population increased by 16,897 residents, or about 9.1%. Both figures come from the same estimate vintage, which revises earlier years for a consistent comparison.
Fargo is the county seat listed for Cass County by the National Association of Counties. For an office visit, confirm the specific department’s address before traveling. NACo county profile.
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