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Crime in Grand Forks summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Grand Forks. Key points include:
There were 1,554 total crimes in Grand Forks in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Grand Forks is 2,640.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Grand Forks is 358.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Grand Forks is 2,282.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Grand Forks is 24.61% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Grand Forks Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Grand Forks / 100k People |
North Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,554 | 2,640.7 | 1,936.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 211 | 358.6 | 254.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 3 | 5.1 | 2.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 16 | 27.2 | 27.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 149 | 253.2 | 174.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,343 | 2,282.2 | 1,682.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 151 | 256.6 | 271.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,103 | 1,874.3 | 1,229.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 89 | 151.2 | 181.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Grand Forks summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Grand Forks. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Dakota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Grand Forks is 102 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Grand Forks is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Grand Forks is $291,534.
The median income in Grand Forks is $63,627.
Grand Forks's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Grand Forks Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Grand Forks | North Dakota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 94 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 107 | 87 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 99 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Grand Forks, ND Weather
The average high in Grand Forks is 50.8° and the average low is 30.3°.
There are 46.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 21.5 inches of precipitation each year with 43.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Grand Forks |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 50.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 30.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 46.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 21.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 43.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Grand Forks Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Grand Forks
The current population in Grand Forks is 59,042. The population has increased 12.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 59,042 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 58,882 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 58,935 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 58,867 | 4.0% |
| 2020 | 56,588 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 56,500 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 56,556 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 56,236 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 55,831 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 54,944 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 54,095 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 53,315 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 52,773 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 52,403 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 52,294 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Grand Forks
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Grand Forks is:
79.7% White with 47,059 White residents.
4.3% African American with 2,529 African American residents.
1.9% American Indian with 1,143 American Indian residents.
3.3% Asian with 1,958 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 15 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 184 Other residents.
4.9% Two Or More with 2,875 Two Or More residents.
5.6% Hispanic with 3,279 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Grand Forks | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.7% | 81.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.3% | 3.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 1.9% | 4.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.6% | 4.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Grand Forks
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Grand Forks is 48.3% female with 28,538 female residents.
Grand Forks is 51.7% male with 30,503 male residents.
| Gender | Grand Forks | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 48.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.7% | 51.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Grand Forks for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Grand Forks completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Grand Forks completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Grand Forks completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Grand Forks completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Grand Forks completed associate's degree.
25.0% of adults in Grand Forks completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Grand Forks completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Grand Forks completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Grand Forks completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Grand Forks | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Grand Forks, North Dakota
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7.0% of households in Grand Forks earn Less than $10,000.
3.4% of households in Grand Forks earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.2% of households in Grand Forks earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.6% of households in Grand Forks earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.3% of households in Grand Forks earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.5% of households in Grand Forks earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.4% of households in Grand Forks earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.2% of households in Grand Forks earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.6% of households in Grand Forks earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.9% of households in Grand Forks earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Grand Forks | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.0% | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.4% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.2% | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.6% | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.3% | 10.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.5% | 16.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.2% | 18.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.6% | 9.0% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.9% | 9.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
