Grand Forks County, ND Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Grand Forks County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 70,330 | 774,506 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 48.9 | 11.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.61% | 0.82% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 31.0 | 36.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 31,045 | 324,959 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Grand Forks County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Grand Forks County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,149 | $76,061 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.29% | 3.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% | 2.8% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Grand Forks County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $162,719 | $140,972 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $970 | $934 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 52.1% | 63.4% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .
| Metric | Grand Forks County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 12.6 | 13.9 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 7.3% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Grand Forks County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Grand Forks County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.5% | 29.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.20 | 2.31 | 2.54 |
Health
Grand Forks County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Grand Forks County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.2 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.9% | 14.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.8% | 18.7% | 19.0% |