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
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
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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