Grant County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Grant County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 2,276. It is the 42nd most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grant County is 48.8 years. This is 37% higher than the state median of 35.7 years. 13.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grant County is $56,750. This is 25% lower than the state median of $75,949. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.4%. This is 65% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 29% higher than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $85,800. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $241,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Grant County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Grant County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.1% of all residents. Asian residents account for 2.6%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 3.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.5%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (2.6% vs 1.5%).

Education

21.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower 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 89.4%.