Grand Forks County, North Dakota's estimated 2024 population is 72,995 with a growth rate of 0.39% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Grand Forks County, North Dakota is the 3rd largest county in North Dakota. The 2010 population was 66,994 and has seen a growth of 8.96% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 74,430 | 287 | 0.39% |
| 2028 | 74,143 | 287 | 0.39% |
| 2027 | 73,856 | 287 | 0.39% |
| 2026 | 73,569 | 287 | 0.39% |
| 2025 | 73,282 | 287 | 0.39% |
| 2024 | 72,995 | 287 | 0.39% |
| 2023 | 72,708 | 287 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 72,421 | -165 | -0.23% |
| 2021 | 72,586 | -555 | -0.76% |
| 2020 | 73,141 | 3,471 | 4.98% |
| 2019 | 69,670 | -1,005 | -1.42% |
| 2018 | 70,675 | -47 | -0.07% |
| 2017 | 70,722 | 56 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 70,666 | 218 | 0.31% |
| 2015 | 70,448 | 583 | 0.83% |
| 2014 | 69,865 | 667 | 0.96% |
| 2013 | 69,198 | 1,547 | 2.29% |
| 2012 | 67,651 | 1,000 | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 66,651 | -343 | -0.51% |
| 2010 | 66,994 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 70,683 | 4,583 | 6.93% |
| 1980 | 66,100 | 4,998 | 8.18% |
| 1970 | 61,102 | 12,425 | 25.53% |
| 1960 | 48,677 | 9,234 | 23.41% |
| 1950 | 39,443 | 4,925 | 14.27% |
| 1940 | 34,518 | 2,562 | 8.02% |
| 1930 | 31,956 | 3,161 | 10.98% |
| 1920 | 28,795 | 907 | 3.25% |
| 1910 | 27,888 | 3,429 | 14.02% |
| 1900 | 24,459 | 6,102 | 33.24% |
| 1890 | 18,357 | 12,109 | 193.81% |
| 1880 | 6,248 | -68,182 | -91.61% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61,065 | 83.92% |
| Two or more races | 4,557 | 6.26% |
| Black or African American | 2,615 | 3.59% |
| Asian | 1,963 | 2.7% |
| Native American | 1,392 | 1.91% |
| Other race | 802 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 370 | 0.51% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 31,045 | 2.2 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Non Family | 15,597 | 1.36 | 32.9 | 67.1 |
| Married | 11,981 | 3.1 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Female | 2,354 | 2.91 | 40.4 | 59.6 |
| Male | 1,113 | 2.79 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
52.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,162 | 2.69% |
| Associates Degree | 5,990 | 13.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,123 | 23.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,936 | 13.74% |
| High School Graduate | 9,195 | 21.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 687 | 1.59% |
| Some College | 10,122 | 23.42% |
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 | 36,755 | 35,412 | 13,727 |
| 2+ Races | 1,999 | 1,843 | 492 |
| Hispanic | 1,626 | 1,494 | 368 |
| Black | 1,498 | 1,317 | 403 |
| Asian | 1,178 | 1,130 | 832 |
| Native American | 692 | 625 | 174 |
| Other Race | 551 | 549 | 156 |
| Islander | 146 | 146 | 146 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,200 | $68,609 | $48,813 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,337 | $77,994 | $69,299 |
| High School Graduate | $38,883 | $45,756 | $29,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,791 | $52,454 | $14,241 |
| Overall | $50,866 | $56,373 | $44,274 |
| Some College | $47,562 | $53,138 | $40,515 |
$50,866
Average Earnings
$56,373
Average Male
$44,274
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.23% of Grand Forks County, North Dakota residents speak only English, while 7.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56,033 | 6,980 | 12.46% |
| Multiple | 4,340 | 660 | 15.21% |
| Hispanic | 3,601 | 642 | 17.83% |
| Black | 2,491 | 534 | 21.44% |
| Native | 1,259 | 439 | 34.87% |
| Islander | 362 | 360 | 99.45% |
| Asian | 1,835 | 274 | 14.93% |
| Other | 802 | 125 | 15.59% |
13.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.85%
Male Poverty Rate
15.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Grand Forks County, North Dakota is Islander, with 99.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Grand Forks County, North Dakota is White, with 12.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.88% |
| High School | 11.18% |
| Some College | 9.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.12% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 59.53% |
| Female Unemployed | 43.92% |
| Female Employed | 12.14% |
| Male Employed | 9.21% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,849 | $121,919 |
| Households | $68,450 | $91,810 |
| Married Families | $114,019 | $137,961 |
| Non Families | $44,939 | $59,149 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
4,361
Number of Veterans
3,966
Male Veterans
395
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,508 |
| Vietnam | 1,289 |
| First Gulf War | 1,221 |
| Korea | 161 |
| World War II | 61 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 1,146 |
| 35 to 54 | 936 |
| 65 to 74 | 936 |
| 18 to 34 | 715 |
| 75+ | 628 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,814 | 7.91% |
| 2+ Races | 245 | 8.91% |
| Islander | 146 | 64.04% |
| Hispanic | 142 | 6.51% |
| Black | 86 | 5.09% |
| Asian | 34 | 2.31% |
| Other Race | 25 | 4.19% |
| Native American | 11 | 1.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.1%
Labor Force Participation
66.9%
Employment Rate
2.7%
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
54.12%
Born in Grand Forks County, North Dakota
94.2%
Native Born
5.8%
Foreign Born
3.67%
Non Citizen
2.12%
Naturalized
94.2% of Grand Forks County, North Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 54.12% having been born in North Dakota. 3.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.