Skip to main content

Grand Forks County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Grand Forks County, North Dakota has a population of 72,764, the 3rd most populous county in North Dakota. The median household income is $68,450 and the median home value is $244,200. The poverty rate is 13.9%.

Grand Forks County Quick Facts

Population 72,764
Median Household Income $68,450
Median Home Value $244,200
Poverty Rate 13.9%
Unemployment Rate 2.7%
Median Age 30.6 years
Homeownership Rate 52.1%
Affordability Ratio 3.6x
Bachelor's Degree+ 37.2%
High School Graduation 95.7%
Cities/Places 9
Population 72,764 3rd of 53
Median Income $68,450 10% lower state
Poverty Rate 13.9%
Unemployment 2.7%

Economy & Housing

Employment

2.7% Unemployment Rate State: 2.8% | National: 5.2%
71.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 52.1%
Renter 47.9%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.6x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

31out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 31 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Grand Forks County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Grand Forks city58,882$63,83816.3%$243,300
Larimore city1,262$78,8466.2%$180,200
Thompson city1,092$110,9091.0%$274,000
Northwood city941$76,8759.1%$200,500
Manvel city413$89,5002.2%$184,500
Gilby city401$85,6251.3%$84,500
Emerado city391$65,79510.7%$142,900
Inkster city29N/A6.9%$56,700
Niagara city24$67,0000.0%$92,500

Explore North Dakota Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Population Overview

Grand Forks County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 72,764. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grand Forks County is 30.6 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 35.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grand Forks County is $68,450. This is 10% lower than the state median of $75,949. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.9%. This is 31% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $244,200. Housing costs are 1% higher than the state median of $241,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 52.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% lower than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Grand Forks County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.2%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (2.7% vs 1.5%).

Education

37.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Grand Forks County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 32.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.7%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Grand Forks County, North Dakota?

Grand Forks County has a population of 72,764, making it the 3rd most populous county in North Dakota.

What is the median income in Grand Forks County?

The median household income in Grand Forks County is $68,450 with a poverty rate of 13.9%.

How many cities are in Grand Forks County, North Dakota?

Grand Forks County contains 9 Census-designated places.