Grand Forks County , North Dakota

Population: 72,764 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $68,450 Home $244,200 Rent $971/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 72,764 residents, Grand Forks County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for North Dakota and neighboring counties alike.

$68,450
Median Income
household
$244,200
Home Value
median
$971/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $68,450
Per Capita Income $39,597
Poverty Rate 13.9%
Median Home Value $244,200
Median Gross Rent $971/mo
Owner Occupied 52.1%
Renter Occupied 47.9%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 72,764
Median Age 30.6 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 37.2%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

37.9%
Obesity
9.8%
Diabetes
11.3%
Smoking
30.3%
High Blood Pressure
22.6%
No Physical Activity
23.0%
Depression
34.2%
Insufficient Sleep
73.0%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 57.7  ·  58th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
60.66
🔥 Wildfire
55.31
❄️ Winter Storm
97.93
🌍 Earthquake
12.98
☀️ Drought
25.92

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