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Grand Forks, ND

Founded 1870Grand Forks CountyElev. 257 m
Population
58,882
Median home
$243,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
17
Sex offenders
7

Overview

About Grand Forks

Grand Forks is a city in North Dakota with about 58,882 residents. Grand Forks was founded in 1870 and sits in Grand Forks County. The median age is 29.4 and the median household income is $63,838. Homes carry a median value of $243,300, and about 47% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (80.6%). Around 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 15 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
58,882
Median age
29.4
Median household income
$63,838
Per-capita income
$39,225
Poverty rate
16.3%
High-school grad or higher
95.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.2%
Unemployment
2.9%
Avg. commute
14.8 min
Work from home
5.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White80.6%
Hispanic or Latino5.3%
Black4%
Asian3.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts38.3%
Service20.1%
Sales & office20.1%
Production, transportation & material moving14.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$243,300
Median gross rent
$958/mo
Owner-occupied
46.5%
Median year built
1983
Households
25,894
Avg. household size
2.11

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Grand Forks has 17 public schools — 10 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading47%
Math45%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
RED RIVER HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
SCHROEDER MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
BEN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
CENTURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
J NELSON KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
LAKE AGASSIZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
LEWIS AND CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
PHOENIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5
VIKING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime31% below national
Grand Forks265
North Dakota283
United States386
↓ 9% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime32% above national
Grand Forks2,567
North Dakota1,973
United States1,952
↑ 3% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Grand Forks Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Grand Forks.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Grand Forks County
Winter weatherVery High
Ice stormRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Grand Forks is in Grand Forks County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Grand Forks was founded in 1870 and sits in Grand Forks County. Elevation ~257 m.

Population trend
64K058,88218802024
Map of Grand Forks
Grand Forks, ND
Where Grand Forks is
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Historic places

62 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Building at 201 S. 3rd St.Building at 205 DeMers Ave.Building at 312 Kittson Ave.Building at 317 S. 3rd St.Dakota BlockEdgar BuildingFinks and Gokey BlockFirst National Bank
Notable people from Grand Forks
James RosenquistAlan RitchsonLynn AndersonLeonard PeltierMancur OlsonDoug McDermottNicole LinkletterSam ChildersKam HeskinTyler Johnson
People searches in Grand Forks
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Nearby cities
Thompson (10 mi)Larimore (25 mi)Mayville (31 mi)Hillsboro (36 mi)Grafton (37 mi)Park River (44 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Grand Forks, ND (7)

Public sex-offender registry records for Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Donald Ormand Lee, 60
Grand Forks · Grand Forks County · 58203
AKA Rick
Matthew Troy Roberts, 43
Grand Forks · Grand Forks County · 58201
Matthew John Smith, 43
Grand Forks · Grand Forks County · 58201
AKA Metthew J Smith, Matthew J Smith
Bill Dean Brown, 26
Grand Forks · Grand Forks County · 58203
AKA Bill Dean Brown Jr, William Dean Brown
Michael John Angelo Perez, 28
Grand Forks · Grand Forks County · 58203
AKA Mike, Mikey
Robert Jay Smith, 59
Grand Forks · Grand Forks County · 58201
James Albert Smith, 48
Grand Forks · Grand Forks County · 58201

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Grand Forks — frequently asked

What is the population of Grand Forks, North Dakota?
Grand Forks has a population of about 58,882, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Grand Forks?
The median home value in Grand Forks is $243,300, and the median gross rent is $958/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Grand Forks safe? What is the crime rate?
Grand Forks Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 265 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Grand Forks face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Grand Forks County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, ice storm, cold wave.
How many schools are in Grand Forks?
Grand Forks has 17 public schools (10 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Grand Forks?
Public registry data lists 7 registered sex offenders in or near Grand Forks. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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