East Grand Forks is a city located in Polk County Minnesota. East Grand Forks has a 2024 population of 8,858. East Grand Forks is currently declining at a rate of -0.8% annually and its population has decreased by -3.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,142 in 2020.
The average household income in East Grand Forks is $91,866 with a poverty rate of 10.2%. The median age in East Grand Forks is 33.6 years: 31.2 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Grand Forks was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,649 | 83.89% |
| Two or more races | 577 | 6.33% |
| Black or African American | 437 | 4.79% |
| Native American | 234 | 2.57% |
| Other race | 208 | 2.28% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,371 | 2.66 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Married | 1,806 | 3.39 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Non Family | 1,072 | 1.18 | 43.4 | 56.6 |
| Female | 387 | 3.1 | 37.2 | 62.8 |
| Male | 106 | 3.68 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
68.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 193 | 3.46% |
| Associates Degree | 943 | 16.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,227 | 21.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 379 | 6.79% |
| High School Graduate | 1,301 | 23.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 141 | 2.53% |
| Some College | 1,397 | 25.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,822 | 4,637 | 1,393 |
| Hispanic | 264 | 246 | 124 |
| 2+ Races | 180 | 180 | 64 |
| Black | 168 | 61 | 0 |
| Native American | 164 | 144 | 8 |
| Other Race | 102 | 91 | 60 |
| Asian | 13 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 58.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,659 | $68,542 | $72,778 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,244 | $72,070 | $89,821 |
| High School Graduate | $43,832 | $59,850 | $36,136 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,977 | $53,214 | $28,068 |
| Overall | $51,310 | $61,520 | $44,763 |
| Some College | $47,205 | $59,531 | $38,438 |
$51,310
Average Earnings
$61,520
Average Male
$44,763
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.39% of East Grand Forks residents speak only English, while 6.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 3.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,339 | 467 | 6.36% |
| Black | 394 | 205 | 52.03% |
| Hispanic | 650 | 201 | 30.92% |
| Multiple | 577 | 46 | 7.97% |
| Native | 234 | 28 | 11.97% |
| Other | 208 | 14 | 6.73% |
10.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.96%
Male Poverty Rate
10.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Grand Forks is Black, with 52.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Grand Forks is White, with 6.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.95% |
| High School | 16.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.73% |
| Some College | 6.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Unemployed | 35.9% |
| Female Employed | 4.87% |
| Male Employed | 1.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,545 | $109,337 |
| Households | $81,783 | $91,866 |
| Married Families | $116,786 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,500 | $47,885 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.5%
Male Marriage Rate
56.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
319
Number of Veterans
263
Male Veterans
56
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 92 |
| Second Gulf War | 90 |
| Vietnam | 83 |
| Korea | 36 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 121 |
| 65 to 74 | 82 |
| 75+ | 62 |
| 35 to 54 | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 319 | 5.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.2%
Labor Force Participation
69.4%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
30.19%
Born in East Grand Forks
97.2%
Native Born
2.8%
Foreign Born
1.54%
Non Citizen
1.26%
Naturalized
97.2% of East Grand Forks residents were born in the United States, with 30.19% having been born in Minnesota. 1.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,503 | -71 | -0.83% |
| 2028 | 8,574 | -71 | -0.82% |
| 2027 | 8,645 | -71 | -0.81% |
| 2026 | 8,716 | -71 | -0.81% |
| 2025 | 8,787 | -71 | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 8,858 | -71 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 8,929 | -113 | -1.25% |
| 2022 | 9,042 | -34 | -0.37% |
| 2021 | 9,076 | -66 | -0.72% |
| 2020 | 9,142 | 615 | 7.21% |
| 2019 | 8,527 | -36 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 8,563 | -71 | -0.82% |
| 2017 | 8,634 | -37 | -0.43% |
| 2016 | 8,671 | 60 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 8,611 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2014 | 8,613 | 6 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 8,607 | 30 | 0.35% |
| 2012 | 8,577 | -17 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 8,594 | -27 | -0.31% |
| 2010 | 8,621 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,501 | -1,157 | -13.36% |
| 1990 | 8,658 | 121 | 1.42% |
| 1980 | 8,537 | 930 | 12.23% |
| 1970 | 7,607 | 609 | 8.7% |
| 1960 | 6,998 | 1,949 | 38.6% |
| 1950 | 5,049 | 1,538 | 43.81% |
| 1940 | 3,511 | 589 | 20.16% |
| 1930 | 2,922 | 389 | 15.36% |
| 1910 | 2,533 | -5,970 | -70.21% |