Griggs County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Name: Griggs County, North Dakota Demographics
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Griggs County, North Dakota has a population of 2,245, the 42nd most populous county in North Dakota. The median household income is $61,711 and the median home value is $119,300. The poverty rate is 11.7%.

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

Griggs County Quick Facts

Population 2,245

Median Household Income $61,711

Median Home Value $119,300

Poverty Rate 11.7%

Unemployment Rate 1.4%

Median Age 51.5 years

Homeownership Rate 76.6%

Affordability Ratio 1.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 26.0%

High School Graduation 93.0%

Cities/Places 5

Population 2,245 42nd of 53

Median Income $61,711 19% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.7%

Unemployment 1.4%

How Griggs 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	2,340	2,245	-4.1%
Median household income	$64,737	$61,711	-4.7%
Median home value	$128,200	$119,300	-6.9%

Median Household Income

Griggs

$61,711

$76,657

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Griggs

$119,300

$249,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.9%

$25K-$50K 20.4%

$50K-$100K 32.2%

$100K+ 27.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

9.2%

$10K-$15K

3.2%

$15K-$20K

3.9%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

5.7%

$30K-$35K

4.1%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

2.2%

$45K-$50K

5.1%

$50K-$60K

8.5%

$60K-$75K

8.9%

$75K-$100K

14.8%

$100K-$125K

6.7%

$125K-$150K

4.6%

$150K-$200K

5.2%

$200K+

11.1%

Employment

1.4% Unemployment Rate State: 2.8%|National: 5.2%

61.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.6%

Renter 23.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $573/mo 11.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.6%

18-34

13.8%

35-54

19.3%

55-74

34.5%

75+

11.7%

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 Griggs County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Cooperstown	918	$51,375	15.0%	$98,600
Binford	168	$37,143	15.5%	$70,000
Hannaford	77	$50,625	15.6%	$59,200
Sutton	16	N/A	31.3%	N/A
Jessie	8	N/A	37.5%	N/A

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Population Overview

Griggs County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 2,245. It is the 42nd most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Griggs County is 51.5 years. This is 43% higher than the state median of 35.9 years. 11.7% 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 Griggs County is $61,711. This is 19% lower than the state median of $76,657. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.4%. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $119,300. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Griggs County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Griggs County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 4.7%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

26.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% 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 93.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Griggs 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 Griggs County, North Dakota?

Griggs County has a population of 2,245, making it the 42nd most populous county in North Dakota.

What is the median income in Griggs County?

The median household income in Griggs County is $61,711 with a poverty rate of 11.7%.

How many cities are in Griggs County, North Dakota?

Griggs County contains 5 Census-designated places.