Grand Forks, ND
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Grand Forks, North Dakota Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
56,500
Unemployment
4.2%
Poverty
18.5%
Median Home
$210,300
Median Income
$50,076
Median Rent
$811
Grand Forks SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
8
Safety
5
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
10
Grand Forks, ND Crime Report
1,588
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,763.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
11.59%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Grand Forks / 100k People |
North Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,588 | 2,763.7 | 2,261.6 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 166 | 288.9 | 284.6 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 23 | 40.0 | 23.5 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 118 | 205.4 | 200.6 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,422 | 2,474.8 | 1,977.0 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 218 | 379.4 | 342.2 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 1,101 | 1,916.1 | 1,399.6 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 103 | 179.3 | 235.2 | 219.9 |
Grand Forks, ND Cost Of Living
93
Grand Forks's Overall Cost Of Living
Grand Forks's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Grand Forks | North Dakota | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 95 | 100 | |
| Services | 91 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 106 | 100 | |
| Health | 108 | 113 | 100 | |
| Housing | 90 | 85 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 99 | 104 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 91 | 89 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Grand Forks | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.7% | 84.4% | 60.7% |
| African American | 4.0% | 2.9% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 2.6% | 5.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 1.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.3% | 3.7% | 18.0% |
Gender in Grand Forks
| Gender | Grand Forks | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.0% | 48.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 52.0% | 51.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Grand Forks for adults over 25
| Education | Grand Forks | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 14.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 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 | 9.6% | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.3% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.5% | 8.1% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.9% | 8.6% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.6% | 12.1% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.5% | 17.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.1% | 14.3% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.3% | 17.1% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.5% | 6.3% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.7% | 5.9% | 7.7% |
