Grand Forks, North Dakota
Quick Statistics
Grand Forks is a community in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, home to about 59,042 people spread across 29.1 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $37,451 a year, and a typical home is worth about $249,900. About 52.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 95.0% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 12 percent over the past decade.
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Among the North Dakota towns GeoStat tracks, Grand Forks ranks number 3 of 402 in population, number 204 in median household income, number 34 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Grand Forks typically top out near 81°F in July, while January nights average about -3°F. The area sees roughly 48 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | East Grand Forks, MN | 3.5 mi. | 9,028 |
| 2. | Thompson, ND | 10.0 mi. | 1,138 |
| 3. | Manvel, ND | 11.4 mi. | 368 |
| 4. | Emerado, ND | 12.7 mi. | 346 |
| 5. | Grand Forks AFB, ND | 14.3 mi. | 1,987 |
| 6. | Tabor, MN | 15.1 mi. | 113 |
| 7. | Fisher, MN | 15.6 mi. | 200 |
| 8. | Fisher, MN | 15.7 mi. | 396 |
What is the population of Grand Forks, North Dakota?
Grand Forks has a population of about 59,042 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Grand Forks, North Dakota in?
Grand Forks is located in Grand Forks County, North Dakota.
What is the median home value in Grand Forks, North Dakota?
The median home value in Grand Forks is about $249,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Grand Forks, North Dakota?
The median personal income in Grand Forks is about $37,451 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Grand Forks, North Dakota?
Since 1950, 81 tornadoes have been recorded in Grand Forks County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Grand Forks, North Dakota?
Typical July highs run about 81 degrees and January lows about -3 degrees, with around 48 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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