Griggs County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Griggs County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 2,340. It is the 39th most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Griggs County is 50.6 years. This is 42% higher than the state median of 35.7 years. 11.1% 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 $64,737. This is 15% lower than the state median of $75,949. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.5%. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $128,200. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $241,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Griggs County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Griggs County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.3%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 3.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 4.5%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

27.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% 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 93.5%.