Grand Forks, ND-MN

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    103,628
    2024 Median Age
    33.5
    1.21% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.8%
    3.16% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $69,836
    1.72% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $242,500
    4.12% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    55,178
    0.761% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Grand Forks, ND-MN 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.

    96.6% of the residents in Grand Forks, ND-MN are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Grand Forks, ND-MN are University of North Dakota (3,497 degrees awarded in 2024), University of Minnesota-Crookston (381 degrees), and Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Grand Forks (42 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Grand Forks, ND-MN was $242,500, and the homeownership rate was 57.3%.

    Most people in Grand Forks, ND-MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Grand Forks, ND-MN was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Grand Forks, ND-MN is home to a population of 104k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.22% of Grand Forks, ND-MN residents were born outside of the country (5.41k people).

    In 2024, there were 21.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (85.1k people) in Grand Forks, ND-MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.9k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 3.31k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.6% of Grand Forks, ND-MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Grand Forks, ND-MN was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Grand Forks, ND-MN
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      85.1k ± 392
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      3.9k ± 460
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      3.31k ± 294
    5.83%
    Hispanic Population
    6.04k people

    In 2024, there were 21.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (85.1k people) in Grand Forks, ND-MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.9k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 3.31k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.83% of the people in Grand Forks, ND-MN are hispanic (6.04k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Grand Forks, ND-MN as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      65,198 ± 6,238 people
    2. Somalia
      38,399 ± 4,797 people
    3. India
      32,814 ± 4,436 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 65,198 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 38,399 and India with 32,814.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    5.22%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    5.41k people
    4.65%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    4.82k people

    As of 2024, 5.22% of Grand Forks, ND-MN residents (5.41k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Grand Forks, ND-MN was 4.65%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,939 ± 296
    2. Vietnam
      1,562 ± 251
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      939 ± 219

    Grand Forks, ND-MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.24 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    95.1% of the population of Grand Forks, ND-MN has health coverage, with 53.8% on employee plans, 11.7% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 3.27% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1,134 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,134 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1287 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 278 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.2% were men and 48.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,134 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Minnesota

    Primary care physicians in Minnesota see an average of 1,134 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,134 patients).

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

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 27.6% between 18 and 34 years, 32.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.2% were men and 48.8% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    4.89%
    Uninsured
    53.8%
    Employer Coverage
    11.7%
    Medicaid
    11.2%
    Medicare
    15.2%
    Non-Group
    3.27%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Grand Forks, ND-MN declined by 0.663% from 4.93% to 4.89%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Grand Forks, ND-MN employs 55.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Grand Forks, ND-MN were Health Care & Social Assistance (9,451 people), Educational Services (8,121 people), and Retail Trade (6,926 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($95,231), Utilities ($81,250), and Public Administration ($63,144).

    Employment

    Occupations

    55.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,681
    0.761%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.28%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Grand Forks, ND-MN grew at a rate of 0.761%, from 54.8k employees to 55.2k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Grand Forks, ND-MN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,368 people), Management Occupations (5,343 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,319 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Grand Forks, ND-MN.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    55.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,681
    0.761%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.28%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Grand Forks, ND-MN grew at a rate of 0.761%, from 54.8k employees to 55.2k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Grand Forks, ND-MN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,451 people), Educational Services (8,121 people), and Retail Trade (6,926 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Grand Forks, ND-MN, though some of these residents may live in Grand Forks, ND-MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $50,954
    Median earning men ± $1,449
    $38,483
    Median earning women ± $1,730

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($71,099), Construction ($62,044), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,623).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($60,000), Public Administration ($57,743), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,851).

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 184
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 176
      Construction
    3. 123
      Finance and Insurance

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $560k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $238k
      Manufacturing
    3. $218k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota and North Dakota went to Kamala Harris with 48.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.7%), followed by Other (0.706%).

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

    Minnesota and North Dakota is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Grand Forks, ND-MN. Showing the available data for Minnesota and North Dakota.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (48.8%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (48.7%)
      Republican Party
    3. Other (0.706%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota and North Dakota went to Kamala Harris with 48.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.7%), followed by Other (0.706%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota and North Dakota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Minnesota and North Dakota

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    Amy Klobuchar
    Senator from Minnesota1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2007
    The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.
    Tina Smith
    Senator from Minnesota2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2018
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.{{Cite news |url=http://abc7chicago.com/news/franken-to-make-announcement-thursday-as-chorus-grows-for-his-resignation/2747124/ |title=Franken to make announcement Thursday as chorus grows for his resignation |date=December 6, 2017 |work=ABC7 Chicago |access-date=December 9, 2017 }}
    John Hoeven
    Senator from North Dakota3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    Kevin Cramer
    Senator from North Dakota1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2019

    Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith, John Hoeven, and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing Minnesota and 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 Minnesota and North Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Grand Forks, ND-MN awarded 3,920 degrees. The student population of Grand Forks, ND-MN in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 8,719 male students and 8,973 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Grand Forks, ND-MN are White (3,082 and 83.6%), Two or More Races (167 and 4.53%), Hispanic or Latino (162 and 4.39%), and Black or African American (100 and 2.71%).

    The largest universities in Grand Forks, ND-MN by number of degrees awarded are University of North Dakota (3,497 and 89.2%), University of Minnesota-Crookston (381 and 9.72%), and Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Grand Forks (42 and 1.07%).

    The most popular majors in Grand Forks, ND-MN are General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology (320 and 8.16%), Registered Nursing (254 and 6.48%), and Social Work (135 and 3.44%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $10,443 for in-state students and $12,752 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Grand Forks, ND-MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 31.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 17,692 (49.3% men and 50.7% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 17,692 students enrolled in Grand Forks, ND-MN, 49.3% men and 50.7% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 13,094 records, of which 52.1% were women and 47.9% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology
      294 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      122 degrees awarded
    3. General Psychology
      109 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Grand Forks, ND-MN was General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology with 294 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. University of North Dakota
      3,497 degrees awarded
    2. University of Minnesota-Crookston
      381 degrees awarded
    3. Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Grand Forks
      42 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of North Dakota with 3,497 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 1,619 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Grand Forks, ND-MN, which is 0.704 times less than the 2,301 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,082 degrees mean that there were 18.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 167 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($10,443) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,677) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Grand Forks, ND-MN was $242,500 in 2024, which is 0.729 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $232,900 to $242,500, a 4.12% increase. The homeownership rate in Grand Forks, ND-MN is 57.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Grand Forks, ND-MN have an average commute time of 16.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Grand Forks, ND-MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $242,500
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$4,324
    $25,014
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$892

    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-MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    57.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    68.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 57.3% of the housing units in Grand Forks, ND-MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 57.8%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $69,836
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,527
    43.7k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,479

    In 2024, the median household income of the 43.7k households in Grand Forks, ND-MN grew to $69,836 from the previous year's value of $68,653.

    The following chart displays the households in Grand Forks, ND-MN 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Grand Forks, ND-MN is from Minnesota.
    0.45
    2024 Wage GINI in Minnesota
    0.453
    2023 Wage GINI in Minnesota

    In 2024, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.586% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

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

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (78.2%)
    2. Carpooled (8.51%)
    3. Worked At Home (6.29%)

    In 2024, 78.2% of workers in Grand Forks, ND-MN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.51%) and those who worked at home (6.29%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    16.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Grand Forks, ND-MN have a shorter commute time (16.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.33% of the workforce in Grand Forks, ND-MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Grand Forks, ND-MN 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-MN have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    12.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Grand Forks, ND-MN (12.5k out of 97.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. 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-MN is White, followed by Two Or More 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.

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