Grand Forks County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Name: Grand Forks County, North Dakota Demographics
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Grand Forks County, North Dakota has a population of 72,923, the 3rd most populous county in North Dakota. The median household income is $68,075 and the median home value is $252,700. The poverty rate is 13.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Grand Forks County Quick Facts

Population 72,923

Median Household Income $68,075

Median Home Value $252,700

Poverty Rate 13.2%

Unemployment Rate 2.3%

Median Age 30.9 years

Homeownership Rate 51.8%

Affordability Ratio 3.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 38.0%

High School Graduation 95.9%

Cities/Places 11

Population 72,923 3rd of 53

Median Income $68,075 11% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.2%

Unemployment 2.3%

How Grand Forks County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	72,764	72,923	+0.2%
Median household income	$68,450	$68,075	-0.5%
Median home value	$244,200	$252,700	+3.5%

Median Household Income

Grand Forks

$68,075

$76,657

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Grand Forks

$252,700

$249,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.0%

$25K-$50K 19.8%

$50K-$100K 31.9%

$100K+ 32.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.4%

$10K-$15K

3.0%

$15K-$20K

3.3%

$20K-$25K

3.4%

$25K-$30K

3.1%

$30K-$35K

4.1%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

4.2%

$50K-$60K

7.6%

$60K-$75K

10.5%

$75K-$100K

13.9%

$100K-$125K

9.8%

$125K-$150K

7.3%

$150K-$200K

7.6%

$200K+

7.5%

Employment

2.3% Unemployment Rate State: 2.8%|National: 5.2%

71.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 51.8%

Renter 48.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $992/mo 17.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.2%

18-34

34.6%

35-54

20.3%

55-74

18.0%

75+

6.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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

State average: 32 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Grand Forks County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Grand Forks	59,042	$63,627	15.5%	$249,900
Grand Forks AFB	1,987	$72,782	4.0%	$9,999
Larimore	1,240	$87,546	8.3%	$203,900
Thompson	1,138	$118,281	1.5%	$281,900
Northwood	1,046	$78,571	4.7%	$208,200
Manvel	368	$91,719	1.6%	$203,700
Reynolds	349	$93,750	1.1%	$167,300
Emerado	346	$70,938	7.2%	$204,800
Gilby	322	$92,188	0.0%	$110,400
Inkster	27	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Niagara	24	$88,750	0.0%	$100,000

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Population Overview

Grand Forks County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 72,923. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grand Forks County is 30.9 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 35.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grand Forks County is $68,075. This is 11% lower than the state median of $76,657. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $252,700. Housing costs are 1% higher than the state median of $249,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 51.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% lower than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Grand Forks County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.4%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (2.8% vs 1.6%).

Education

38.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Grand Forks County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 32.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Grand Forks County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against North Dakota and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Grand Forks County has a population of 72,923, 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 $68,075 with a poverty rate of 13.2%.

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

Grand Forks County contains 11 Census-designated places.