Grand Forks, North Dakota

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
58,935
Population
$59,079
Median Income
$237,000
Home Value
29.1
Median Age

Demographics

Grand Forks has a population of 58,935 with a median age of 29.1. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
82.1%
Other
5.4%
Hispanic
4.9%
Black
4.3%
Asian
3.3%
Demographic Value
Total Population58,935
Median Age29.1
White82.1%
Black or African American4.3%
Asian3.3%
Hispanic or Latino4.9%
Other / Two or More Races5.4%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Grand Forks is $59,079, which is 21.4% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $36,654. The poverty rate is 16.4%.

$59,079
Median Household Income
$36,654
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Grand Forks is 3.7%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Grand Forks, 95.5% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13.7% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
95.5%
Bachelor's+
39.0%
Graduate+
13.7%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher95.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher39.0%
Graduate or Professional Degree13.7%

Housing

The median home value in Grand Forks is $237,000, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $927. The homeownership rate is 45.6%.

$237,000
Median Home Value
$927/mo
Median Rent
45.6%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$237,000
Median Monthly Rent$927
Homeownership Rate45.6%
Vacancy Rate7.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Grand Forks, North Dakota?
The population of Grand Forks, North Dakota is 58,935 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Grand Forks, North Dakota?
The median household income in Grand Forks, North Dakota is $59,079. This is 21.4% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Grand Forks, North Dakota?
The median home value in Grand Forks, North Dakota is $237,000. The median monthly rent is $927.
What percentage of people in Grand Forks have a college degree?
In Grand Forks, North Dakota, 39.0% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 95.5% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Grand Forks, North Dakota an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Grand Forks, North Dakota is 4.0x (median home value $237,000 vs. median income $59,079), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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