Grand Forks, ND
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Grand Forks, North Dakota Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
56,588
Unemployment
4.4%
Poverty
17.9%
Median Home
$209,800
Median Income
$50,194
Median Rent
$817
Grand Forks SnackAbility
8Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
8
Safety
5
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
10
Grand Forks, ND Crime Report
1,479Total Crimes
2,633.4Total Crimes / 100k People
12.25%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Grand Forks / 100k People |
North Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,479 | 2,633.4 | 2,453.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 164 | 292.0 | 329.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 4 | 7.1 | 4.2 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 14 | 24.9 | 19.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 112 | 199.4 | 253.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,315 | 2,341.4 | 2,124.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 210 | 373.9 | 417.6 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 988 | 1,759.2 | 1,435.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 117 | 208.3 | 271.0 | 246.0 |
Grand Forks, ND Cost Of Living
92Grand Forks's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Grand Forks | North Dakota | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 86 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 105 | 100 | |
| Health | 108 | 113 | 100 | |
| Housing | 92 | 84 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 101 | 104 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 92 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Grand Forks in North Dakota
Map Of Grand Forks, ND
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Population over time in Grand Forks
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 56,588 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 56,556 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 56,236 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 55,831 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 54,944 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 54,095 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | 53,315 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 52,773 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 52,403 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 52,294 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Grand Forks
| Race | Grand Forks | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.2% | 83.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 3.9% | 3.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 2.7% | 4.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.4% | 4.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in Grand Forks
| Gender | Grand Forks | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 48.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 52.2% | 51.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Grand Forks for adults over 25
| Education | Grand Forks | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Grand Forks, North Dakota
| Income | Grand Forks | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.3% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.2% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.1% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.7% | 8.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.5% | 11.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.1% | 18.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.4% | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.1% | 17.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.1% | 6.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.6% | 6.0% | 8.3% |
