Grand Forks County, North Dakota
ND · FIPS 38035 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72,923 | — | #767 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,075 | -9.4% | #1,337 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 30.9 years | -20.6% | #3,161 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $252,700 | -10.4% | #875 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $992 | -14.7% | #1,021 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.2% | +4.8% | #1,579 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Grand Forks County has a population of 72,923, making it the #767 most populous county in the US. The median age is 30.9 years, which is 20.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Grand Forks County is $68,075, ranking #1,337 out of 3,222 counties — 9.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.2% and unemployment stands at 2.3%.
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The median home value in Grand Forks County is $252,700 (-10.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $992/mo and the homeownership rate is 51.8%.
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95.5% of residents in Grand Forks County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.1% above the national rate.
About Grand Forks County, North Dakota
Grand Forks County, North Dakota has a total population of 72,923, making it the 767th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Grand Forks County is 30.9 years, which is 20.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Grand Forks County is $68,075, which ranks #1,337 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3%.
The median home value in Grand Forks County is $252,700, 10.4% below the national median. Renters in Grand Forks County pay a median gross rent of $992 per month. The homeownership rate is 51.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Grand Forks County, 38.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 12.8% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.4 min.
Grand Forks County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 81.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.4%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).
All data for Grand Forks County, North Dakota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.