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Cando, ND


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Cando, North Dakota

Cando, North Dakota, in Towner county, is 137 miles NE of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 371 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 1,342.

The People and Families of Cando

In Cando, about 58% of adults are married. Lots of people in Cando live independently, in one-person housing.

People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cando had a median family income of $43,571. Home offices are common in Cando.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Cando residents, with $1,001. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Cando Housing

In Cando, 70% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Cando, 78% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Cando; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Cando is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Cando strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyCando Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyCando Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Cando Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Cando, ND

Comparing Cando to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Dakota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens107
Age of the Population107
Well-Paid Single Men88
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women78
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use79

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Housing Recently Built55
Affordability of Property Taxes55
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