Grant County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Name: Grant County, North Dakota Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Grant County, North Dakota has a population of 2,269, the 41st most populous county in North Dakota. The median household income is $57,875 and the median home value is $93,200. The poverty rate is 16.6%.

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

Grant County Quick Facts

Population 2,269

Median Household Income $57,875

Median Home Value $93,200

Poverty Rate 16.6%

Unemployment Rate 3.6%

Median Age 48.9 years

Homeownership Rate 83.4%

Affordability Ratio 1.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.7%

High School Graduation 88.9%

Cities/Places 6

Population 2,269 41st of 53

Median Income $57,875 25% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.6%

Unemployment 3.6%

How Grant 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	2,276	2,269	-0.3%
Median household income	$56,750	$57,875	+2.0%
Median home value	$85,800	$93,200	+8.6%

Median Household Income

Grant

$57,875

$76,657

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Grant

$93,200

$249,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.6%

$25K-$50K 24.0%

$50K-$100K 26.8%

$100K+ 26.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.3%

$10K-$15K

6.8%

$15K-$20K

2.9%

$20K-$25K

4.5%

$25K-$30K

6.5%

$30K-$35K

6.8%

$35K-$40K

5.2%

$40K-$45K

2.4%

$45K-$50K

3.1%

$50K-$60K

4.3%

$60K-$75K

8.8%

$75K-$100K

13.8%

$100K-$125K

9.3%

$125K-$150K

3.8%

$150K-$200K

6.0%

$200K+

7.5%

Employment

3.6% Unemployment Rate State: 2.8%|National: 5.2%

59.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.4%

Renter 16.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $675/mo 14.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.5%

18-34

11.5%

35-54

21.8%

55-74

29.9%

75+

14.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very 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 Grant County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Elgin	585	$35,188	27.7%	$103,000
Carson	316	$43,750	23.4%	$83,100
New Leipzig	181	$55,000	8.8%	$88,400
Leith	30	$73,125	0.0%	N/A
Raleigh	20	$88,125	0.0%	$9,999
Heil	8	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Grant County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 2,269. It is the 41st most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grant County is 48.9 years. This is 36% higher than the state median of 35.9 years. 14.3% 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 $57,875. This is 25% lower than the state median of $76,657. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.6%. This is 54% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 29% higher than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $93,200. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Grant County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Grant County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.3% of all residents. Asian residents account for 1.5%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 3.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 4.7%.

Education

20.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower 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 88.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Grant 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 Grant County, North Dakota?

Grant County has a population of 2,269, making it the 41st most populous county in North Dakota.

What is the median income in Grant County?

The median household income in Grant County is $57,875 with a poverty rate of 16.6%.

How many cities are in Grant County, North Dakota?

Grant County contains 6 Census-designated places.