Grand Forks, ND

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2021 Population

58,867

4.03% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Hoeven

Republican Party

US Senator

Kevin Cramer

Republican Party

US Representative

Kelly Armstrong

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

29.4

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

17.9%

0.21% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$53,611

6.81% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$215,900

2.91% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

32,784

2.66% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Grand Forks, ND had a population of 58.9k people with a median age of 29.4 and a median household income of $53,611. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Grand Forks, ND grew from 56,588 to 58,867, a 4.03% increase and its median household income grew from $50,194 to $53,611, a 6.81% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Grand Forks, ND are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.32%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.45%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.94%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.6%).

None of the households in Grand Forks, ND reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.4% of the residents in Grand Forks, ND are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Grand Forks, ND are University of North Dakota (3,325 degrees awarded in 2021) and Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Grand Forks (33 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Grand Forks, ND was $215,900, and the homeownership rate was 43.7%.

Most people in Grand Forks, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Grand Forks, ND was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Grand Forks, ND is home to a population of 58.9k people, from which 95.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.01% of Grand Forks, ND residents were born outside of the country (4.13k people).

In 2021, there were 18.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (47.8k people) in Grand Forks, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.55k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.03k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.4%

2021 Citizenship

95.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.4% of Grand Forks, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Grand Forks, ND was 95.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Grand Forks, ND compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Grand Forks, ND

White (Non-Hispanic)
47.8k ± 378
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.55k ± 378
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
2.03k ± 175

4.51%

Hispanic Population

2.66k people

4.51% of the people in Grand Forks, ND are hispanic (2.66k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Grand Forks, ND as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Dakota.

Most Common Origin

Canada
2,882 ± 1,316 people
Mexico
2,860 ± 1,311 people
Liberia
2,541 ± 1,236 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota was Canada, the natal country of 2,882 North Dakota residents, followed by Mexico with 2,860 and Liberia with 2,541.

Foreign-Born Population

7.01%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.13k people

6.35%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.59k people

As of 2021, 7.01% of Grand Forks, ND residents (4.13k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Grand Forks, ND was 6.35%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Grand Forks, ND compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
978 ± 228
Vietnam
856 ± 255
Gulf War (1990s)
379 ± 134

Grand Forks, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.14 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Grand Forks, ND employs 32.8k people. The largest industries in Grand Forks, ND are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,012 people), Educational Services (5,610 people), and Retail Trade (4,796 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($84,702), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($83,590), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,655).

Males in North Dakota have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,494. The income inequality in North Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.433, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

32.8k

2021 Value

± 1,385

2.66%

1 Year growth

± 5.86%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Grand Forks, ND grew at a rate of 2.66%, from 31.9k employees to 32.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Grand Forks, ND, are Sales & Related Occupations (3,763 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,249 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (3,113 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Grand Forks, ND.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

32.8k

2021 Value

± 1,385

2.66%

1 Year growth

± 5.86%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Grand Forks, ND grew at a rate of 2.66%, from 31.9k employees to 32.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Grand Forks, ND, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,012 people), Educational Services (5,610 people), and Retail Trade (4,796 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Grand Forks, ND, though some of these residents may live in Grand Forks, ND and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,866

Median earning men ± $2,048

$30,538

Median earning women ± $2,104

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($78,627), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,271), and Wholesale Trade ($57,031).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($52,716), Public Administration ($48,750), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,760).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Dakota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Dakota.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Dakota to other states, or from other states to North Dakota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Dakota product (by dollars) was Crude petroleum with $70.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($9.25B) and Other ag prods. ($8.64B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Dakota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$154B

2020 Value in North Dakota

$278B

Projected 2050 Value in North Dakota

81.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Dakota trade was $154B. This is expected to increase 81.1% to $278B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Dakota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Dakota to other states, or from other states to North Dakota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$27.1B
Texas
$17.1B
Minnesota
$15.8B

In 2020, the top outbound North Dakota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $27.1B, followed by Texas with $17.1B and Minnesota and $15.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Dakota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (31.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.6%).

John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing the state of North Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Grand Forks, ND is currently represented by Kelly Armstrong in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Grand Forks, ND. Showing the available data for North Dakota.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (31.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.6%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (31.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.6%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Dakota for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Dakota

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John Hoeven

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Kevin Cramer

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing North Dakota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Grand Forks, ND

Kelly Armstrong

North Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Grand Forks, ND is currently represented by Kelly Armstrong (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Grand Forks, ND have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Grand Forks, ND awarded 3,358 degrees. The student population of Grand Forks, ND in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 6,979 male students and 6,829 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Grand Forks, ND are White (2,711 and 85%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (137 and 4.3%), Two or More Races (132 and 4.14%), and Black or African American (64 and 2.01%).

The largest universities in Grand Forks, ND by number of degrees awarded are University of North Dakota (3,325 and 99%) and Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Grand Forks (33 and 0.983%).

The most popular majors in Grand Forks, ND are General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology (198 and 5.9%), Registered Nursing (167 and 4.97%), and Social Work (157 and 4.68%).

The median tuition cost in Grand Forks, ND for a public four year colleges is $8,882 for in-state students and $13,323 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Grand Forks, ND, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 33.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 13,808 (50.5% men and 49.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 13,808 students enrolled in Grand Forks, ND, 50.5% men and 49.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,395 records, of which 51.4% were women and 48.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology
170 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
143 degrees awarded
General Psychology
106 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Grand Forks, ND was General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology with 170 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Grand Forks, ND according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of North Dakota
3,325 degrees awarded
Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Grand Forks
33 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of North Dakota with 3,325 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,409 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Grand Forks, ND, which is 0.723 times less than the 1,949 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,711 degrees mean that there were 19.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 137 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($8,882) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,714) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.295% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.458% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (158k), Some college (147k), and Bachelors Degree (120k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Grand Forks, ND was $215,900 in 2021, which is 0.882 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $209,800 to $215,900, a 2.91% increase. The homeownership rate in Grand Forks, ND is 43.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Grand Forks, ND have an average commute time of 14.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Grand Forks, ND is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Grand Forks, ND is $53,611. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Grand Forks, ND was Census Tract 111 with a value of $105,700, followed by Census Tract 109 and Census Tract 107, with respective values of $75,875 and $67,875.

Housing

Property

$215,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,845

$11,248

Median Property Taxes

±$700

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Grand Forks, ND the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Grand Forks, ND compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

43.7%

Homeownership

2021

68.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 43.7% of the housing units in Grand Forks, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 43.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Grand Forks, ND compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 111
Census Tract 109
Census Tract 107

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Grand Forks, ND was Census Tract 111 with a value of $105,700, followed by Census Tract 109 and Census Tract 107, with respective values of $75,875 and $67,875.

The following map shows all of the places in Grand Forks, ND colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,611

Median Household Income

± $1,355

25.7k

Number of Households

± 1,234

In 2021, the median household income of the 25.7k households in Grand Forks, ND grew to $53,611 from the previous year's value of $50,194.

The following chart displays the households in Grand Forks, ND distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Grand Forks, ND is from North Dakota.

0.433

2021 Wage GINI in North Dakota

0.432

2020 Wage GINI in North Dakota

In 2021, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.433 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.244% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Dakota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.4%)
Carpooled (7.31%)
Walked (5.04%)

In 2021, 80.4% of workers in Grand Forks, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.31%) and those who walked to work (5.04%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

14.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Grand Forks, ND have a shorter commute time (14.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.724% of the workforce in Grand Forks, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Grand Forks, ND compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Grand Forks, ND distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Grand Forks, ND have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Grand Forks, ND (9.93k out of 55.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Grand Forks, ND is White, followed by Native American and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.2% of the population of Grand Forks, ND has health coverage, with 56.5% on employee plans, 11.2% on Medicaid, 8.91% on Medicare, 14.7% on non-group plans, and 1.87% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Grand Forks County, ND see 827 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.72% increase from the previous year (813 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1139 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 277 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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827 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Grand Forks County, ND

Primary care physicians in Grand Forks County, ND see an average of 827 patients per year. This represents a 1.72% increase from the previous year (813 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Grand Forks County, ND in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 35.9% between 18 and 34 years, 29% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.84%

Uninsured

56.5%

Employer Coverage

11.2%

Medicaid

8.91%

Medicare

14.7%

Non-Group

1.87%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Grand Forks, ND grew by 10.8% from 6.17% to 6.84%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Grand Forks, ND changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.