Grand Forks, ND-MN

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population

103,669

0.371% 1-year decline

2023 Median Age

33.1

1.22% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

13.2%

1.15% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$68,653

4.07% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$232,900

3.33% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

54,761

0.222% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Grand Forks, ND-MN had a population of 104k people with a median age of 33.1 and a median household income of $68,653. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Grand Forks, ND-MN declined from 104,055 to 103,669, a −0.371% decrease and its median household income grew from $65,971 to $68,653, a 4.07% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Grand Forks, ND-MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.97%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.05%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.46%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.12%).

None of the households in Grand Forks, ND-MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.1% of the residents in Grand Forks, ND-MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Grand Forks, ND-MN are University of North Dakota (3,449 degrees awarded in 2022), University of Minnesota-Crookston (446 degrees), and Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Grand Forks (34 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Grand Forks, ND-MN was $232,900, and the homeownership rate was 57.8%.

Most people in Grand Forks, ND-MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Grand Forks, ND-MN was 2 cars per household.

United States Minnesota North Dakota

Population & Diversity

Grand Forks, ND-MN is home to a population of 104k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.65% of Grand Forks, ND-MN residents were born outside of the country (4.82k people).

In 2023, there were 20.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (86k people) in Grand Forks, ND-MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.12k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.16k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.1%

2023 Citizenship

96.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.1% of Grand Forks, ND-MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Grand Forks, ND-MN was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Grand Forks, ND-MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Grand Forks, ND-MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
86k ± 234
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.12k ± 487
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.16k ± 366

5.65%

Hispanic Population

5.86k people

5.65% of the people in Grand Forks, ND-MN are hispanic (5.86k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Grand Forks, ND-MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Minnesota and North Dakota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
56,105 ± 6,935 people
Somalia
40,313 ± 5,896 people
India
31,057 ± 4,951 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota and North Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 56,105 Minnesota and North Dakota residents, followed by Somalia with 40,313 and India with 31,057.

Foreign-Born Population

4.65%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.82k people

4.82%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.02k people

As of 2023, 4.65% of Grand Forks, ND-MN residents (4.82k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Grand Forks, ND-MN was 4.82%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Grand Forks, ND-MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,806 ± 254
Gulf War (2001-)
1,746 ± 274
Gulf War (1990s)
935 ± 201

Grand Forks, ND-MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.03 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Grand Forks, ND-MN employs 54.8k people. The largest industries in Grand Forks, ND-MN are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,823 people), Educational Services (7,619 people), and Retail Trade (7,067 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($93,578), Utilities ($92,583), and Construction ($62,326).

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $68,089. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

54.8k

2023 Value

± 1,670

−0.222%

1 Year decline

± 4.31%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Grand Forks, ND-MN declined at a rate of −0.222%, from 54.9k employees to 54.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Grand Forks, ND-MN, are Sales & Related Occupations (5,625 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,382 people), and Management Occupations (4,869 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Grand Forks, ND-MN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

54.8k

2023 Value

± 1,670

−0.222%

1 Year decline

± 4.31%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Grand Forks, ND-MN declined at a rate of −0.222%, from 54.9k employees to 54.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Grand Forks, ND-MN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,823 people), Educational Services (7,619 people), and Retail Trade (7,067 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Grand Forks, ND-MN, though some of these residents may live in Grand Forks, ND-MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,414

Median earning men ± $1,886

$37,090

Median earning women ± $1,659

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($67,807), Construction ($65,303), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($63,962).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($58,245), Construction ($49,091), and Manufacturing ($47,807).

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

184
Other Services (except Public Administration)
176
Construction
123
Finance and Insurance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$560k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$238k
Manufacturing
$218k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota and North Dakota went to Kamala Harris with 48.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.7%), followed by Other (0.706%).

Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith, John Hoeven, and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota and North Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Grand Forks, ND-MN. Showing the available data for Minnesota and North Dakota.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (48.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.7%)
Republican Party
Other (0.706%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota and North Dakota went to Kamala Harris with 48.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.7%), followed by Other (0.706%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota and North Dakota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Minnesota and North Dakota

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Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.

Tina Smith

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

John Hoeven

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Kevin Cramer

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith, John Hoeven, and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing Minnesota and North Dakota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota and North Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Grand Forks, ND-MN awarded 3,929 degrees. The student population of Grand Forks, ND-MN in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 7,940 male students and 8,290 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Grand Forks, ND-MN are White (3,138 and 84.1%), followed by Two or More Races (157 and 4.21%), Hispanic or Latino (134 and 3.59%), and Black or African American (112 and 3%).

The largest universities in Grand Forks, ND-MN by number of degrees awarded are University of North Dakota (3,449 and 87.8%), University of Minnesota-Crookston (446 and 11.4%), and Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Grand Forks (34 and 0.865%).

The most popular majors in Grand Forks, ND-MN are General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology (226 and 5.75%), Registered Nursing (199 and 5.06%), and Accounting (168 and 4.28%).

The median tuition cost in Grand Forks, ND-MN for a public four year colleges is $10,300 for in-state students and $12,609 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Grand Forks, ND-MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 16,230 (48.9% men and 51.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 16,230 students enrolled in Grand Forks, ND-MN, 48.9% men and 51.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 12,202 records, of which 52.7% were women and 47.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology
195 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
123 degrees awarded
General Psychology
117 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Grand Forks, ND-MN was General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology with 195 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Grand Forks, ND-MN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of North Dakota
3,449 degrees awarded
University of Minnesota-Crookston
446 degrees awarded
Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Grand Forks
34 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of North Dakota with 3,449 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,648 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Grand Forks, ND-MN, which is 0.722 times less than the 2,281 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,138 degrees mean that there were 20 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 157 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($10,300) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,681) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota and North Dakota.

Measure

In 2022, 0.817% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.945% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.23M), Bachelors Degree (1.16M), and Some college (1.11M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Grand Forks, ND-MN was $232,900 in 2023, which is 0.768 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $225,400 to $232,900, a 3.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Grand Forks, ND-MN is 57.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Grand Forks, ND-MN have an average commute time of 16.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Grand Forks, ND-MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Grand Forks, ND-MN is $68,653. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Grand Forks, ND-MN was Carver County, MN with a value of $123,144, followed by Scott County, MN and Washington County, MN, with respective values of $120,247 and $114,457.

Housing

Property

$232,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,336

$25,139

Median Property Taxes

±$932

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Grand Forks, ND-MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Grand Forks, ND-MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

57.8%

Homeownership

2023

68.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 57.8% of the housing units in Grand Forks, ND-MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Grand Forks, ND-MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Grand Forks, ND-MN was Carver County, MN with a value of $123,144, followed by Scott County, MN and Washington County, MN, with respective values of $120,247 and $114,457.

The following map shows all of the counties in Grand Forks, ND-MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$68,653

Median Household Income

± $2,265

43.5k

Number of Households

± 1,366

In 2023, the median household income of the 43.5k households in Grand Forks, ND-MN grew to $68,653 from the previous year's value of $65,971.

The following chart displays the households in Grand Forks, ND-MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Grand Forks, ND-MN is from Minnesota and North Dakota.

0.458

2022 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.459

2021 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.436

2022 Wage GINI in North Dakota

0.433

2021 Wage GINI in North Dakota

In 2022, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.267% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

In the same year, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.436 and income inequality had a 0.835% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in North Dakota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Minnesota and North Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.6%)
Carpooled (8.23%)
Worked At Home (5.64%)

In 2023, 79.6% of workers in Grand Forks, ND-MN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.23%) and those who worked at home (5.64%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Grand Forks, ND-MN have a shorter commute time (16.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.29% of the workforce in Grand Forks, ND-MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Grand Forks, ND-MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Grand Forks, ND-MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Grand Forks, ND-MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Grand Forks, ND-MN (13k out of 98.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Grand Forks, ND-MN is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.1% of the population of Grand Forks, ND-MN has health coverage, with 54% on employee plans, 11.9% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 3.09% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1110 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.726% increase from the previous year (1102 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1307 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 322 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in North Dakota see 1286 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0777% decrease from the previous year (1287 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1438 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 471 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota and North Dakota.

1,110 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Minnesota

1,286 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Dakota

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see an average of 1,110 patients per year. This represents a 0.726% increase from the previous year (1,102 patients).

Primary care physicians in North Dakota see an average of 1,286 patients per year. This represents a 0.0777% decrease from the previous year (1,287 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Minnesota and North Dakota in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 27.9% between 18 and 34 years, 32.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.93%

Uninsured

54%

Employer Coverage

11.9%

Medicaid

10.8%

Medicare

15.3%

Non-Group

3.09%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Grand Forks, ND-MN declined by 8.8% from 5.4% to 4.93%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Grand Forks, ND-MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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