Grand Forks City PUMA, ND

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2021 Population

108,679

2.7% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Hoeven

Republican Party

US Senator

Kevin Cramer

Republican Party

US Representative

Kelly Armstrong

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

0.295% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13.3%

3.37% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$59,476

6.26% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$176,000

4.89% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

55,058

1.54% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Grand Forks City PUMA, ND had a population of 109k people with a median age of 34 and a median household income of $59,476. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Grand Forks City PUMA, ND grew from 105,825 to 108,679, a 2.7% increase and its median household income grew from $55,971 to $59,476, a 6.26% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.84%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.65%), White (Hispanic) (2.43%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.2%).

6.44% of the households in Grand Forks City PUMA, 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.

96.9% of the residents in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northeast North Dakota--Grand Forks City PUMA, ND are University of North Dakota (3,325 degrees awarded in 2021), Mayville State University (265 degrees), and Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Grand Forks (33 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND was $176,000, and the homeownership rate was 58.2%.

Most people in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND was 2 cars per household.

Grand Forks City PUMA, ND borders Clay, Polk, Roseau, Pennington, Marshall, Norman, Kittson & Red Lake Counties PUMA, MN, Jamestown City PUMA, ND, and Fargo City PUMA, ND.

United States North Dakota

Population & Diversity

Grand Forks City PUMA, ND is home to a population of 109k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.01% of Grand Forks City PUMA, ND residents were born outside of the country (5.44k people).

In 2021, there were 29.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (92k people) in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.09k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.89k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND are Spanish (1,984 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (523 households), and German (519 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

52,487

Women

48.3%

56,192

Men

51.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 108,679 inhabitants, with 51.7% men, and 48.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.9%

2021 Citizenship

97.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.9% of Grand Forks City PUMA, 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 City PUMA, ND was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND

White (Non-Hispanic)
92k ± 245
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.09k ± 409
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.89k ± 419

4.99%

Hispanic Population

5.43k people

4.99% of the people in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND are hispanic (5.43k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Canada
752 ± 671 people
Somalia
577 ± 588 people
Bhutan
491 ± 543 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Grand Forks City PUMA, ND was Canada, the natal country of 752 Grand Forks City PUMA, ND residents, followed by Somalia with 577 and Bhutan with 491.

Foreign-Born Population

5.01%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.44k people

4.64%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.91k people

As of 2021, 5.01% of Grand Forks City PUMA, ND residents (5.44k 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 City PUMA, ND was 4.64%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,984 households (1.95%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
523 households (0.515%)
German
519 households (0.511%)

6.44% of the households in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND was Spanish. 1.95% of the households in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,891 ± 291
Gulf War (2001-)
1,769 ± 274
Gulf War (1990s)
923 ± 171

Grand Forks City PUMA, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.07 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Grand Forks City PUMA, ND employs 55.1k people. The largest industries in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND are Construction (3,786 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,678 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,545 people), and the highest paying industries are Legal services ($174,257), Nondepository credit & related activities ($172,798), and Broadcasting (except internet) ($125,620).

Males in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,837. The income inequality in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND (measured using the Gini index) is 0.432, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,943

Women

46%

29,278

Men

54%

The workforce of Grand Forks City PUMA, ND in 2020 was 54,221 people, with 46% woman, and 54% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND.

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Occupations

55.1k

2021 Value

1.54%

1 Year growth

± 1.54%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND grew at a rate of 1.54%, from 54.2k employees to 55.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND, are Registered nurses (1,892 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,481 people), and Cashiers (1,450 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Grand Forks City PUMA, ND.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Dakota.

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

55.1k

2021 Value

1.54%

1 Year growth

± 1.54%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND grew at a rate of 1.54%, from 54.2k employees to 55.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND, are Construction (3,786 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,678 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,545 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Grand Forks City PUMA, ND, though some of these residents may live in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,744

Median earning men ± $1,848

$32,779

Median earning women ± $930

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($68,281), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,679), and Wholesale Trade ($56,719).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($46,991), Information ($46,603), and Construction ($45,833).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Dakota.

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

Showing data for North Dakota.

$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 City PUMA, 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 City PUMA, 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

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Dakota.

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 City PUMA, ND

Kelly Armstrong

North Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Grand Forks City PUMA, 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 City PUMA, ND have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND awarded 3,623 degrees. The student population of Grand Forks City PUMA, ND in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 14,894 male students and 15,066 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND are White (2,935 and 85.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (149 and 4.32%), Two or More Races (141 and 4.09%), and Black or African American (73 and 2.12%).

The largest universities in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND by number of degrees awarded are University of North Dakota (3,325 and 91.8%), Mayville State University (265 and 7.31%), and Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Grand Forks (33 and 0.911%).

The most popular majors in Northeast North Dakota--Grand Forks City PUMA, ND are Registered Nursing (210 and 5.8%), General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology (198 and 5.47%), and Social Work (157 and 4.33%).

The median tuition cost in Northeast North Dakota--Grand Forks City PUMA, ND for a public four year colleges is $7,574 for in-state students and $11,362 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 34.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 29,960 (49.7% men and 50.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 29,960 students enrolled in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND, 49.7% men and 50.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 22,674 records, of which 52.5% were women and 47.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
186 degree-majors awarded
General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology
170 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
124 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Northeast North Dakota--Grand Forks City PUMA, ND was Registered Nursing with 186 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of North Dakota
3,325 degrees awarded
Mayville State University
265 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, 1,486 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND, which is 0.695 times less than the 2,137 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 2,935 degrees mean that there were 19.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 149 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 ($7,574) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,535) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($900) 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

Measure

In 2021, 0.326% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.314% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Grand Forks City PUMA, ND in 2021 were Some college (24.1k), High School or Equivalent (21.1k), and Bachelors Degree (17.2k).

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 City PUMA, ND was $176,000 in 2021, which is 0.719 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $167,800 to $176,000, a 4.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND is 58.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND have an average commute time of 15.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND is $59,476. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND was Bismarck City PUMA, ND with a value of $73,809, followed by Minot City PUMA, ND and Fargo City PUMA, ND, with respective values of $73,042 and $68,718.

Housing

Property

$176,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,182

$26,668

Median Property Taxes

±$850

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 City PUMA, ND the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

58.2%

Homeownership

2021

68%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 58.2% of the housing units in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.8%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND was Bismarck City PUMA, ND with a value of $73,809, followed by Minot City PUMA, ND and Fargo City PUMA, ND, with respective values of $73,042 and $68,718.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Grand Forks City PUMA, 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.

$59,476

Median Household Income

± $1,903

45.8k

Number of Households

± 1,366

In 2021, the median household income of the 45.8k households in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND grew to $59,476 from the previous year's value of $55,971.

The following chart displays the households in Grand Forks City PUMA, 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

0.432

2021 Wage GINI in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND

0.428

2020 Wage GINI in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND

In 2021, the income inequality in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND was 0.432 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.995% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Grand Forks City PUMA, ND was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.1%)
Carpooled (8.62%)
Worked At Home (5.06%)

In 2021, 80.1% of workers in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.62%) and those who worked at home (5.06%).

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

15.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND have a shorter commute time (15.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.13% of the workforce in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Grand Forks City PUMA, 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 City PUMA, 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 City PUMA, ND have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND (13.7k out of 103k 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 Females 25 - 34.

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

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

93.5% of the population of Grand Forks City PUMA, ND has health coverage, with 52.8% on employee plans, 9.49% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 17.4% on non-group plans, and 2.64% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Dakota was $9,851 in 2014. This is a 4.97% increase from the previous year ($9,385).

Primary care physicians in North Dakota see 1287 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.924% decrease from the previous year (1299 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1483 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 472 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Dakota.

1,287 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Dakota

Primary care physicians in North Dakota see an average of 1,287 patients per year. This represents a 0.924% decrease from the previous year (1,299 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Dakota in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 27.2% between 18 and 34 years, 33.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.45%

Uninsured

52.8%

Employer Coverage

9.49%

Medicaid

11.3%

Medicare

17.4%

Non-Group

2.64%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Grand Forks City PUMA, ND grew by 10.1% from 5.86% to 6.45%.

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