Demographics & People — Grand Forks, North Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 58,882 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~59,400 |
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| Median Age | 29.6 |
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| Total Households | 25,894 |
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| Family Households | 11,677 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.11 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 48,526 |
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| Black or African American | 2,464 |
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| Asian | 1,872 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,149 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 16,708 |
| Norwegian | 15,093 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 12,391 |
| Other groups | 8,995 |
| Irish | 4,768 |
| Swedish | 2,912 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,898 |
| English | 2,869 |
| French (except Basque) | 2,209 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,832 |
Language
| English Only | 50,590 |
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| Spanish | 1,034 |
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| Population 5+ | 55,368 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 3,145 |
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| Population 18+ | 46,958 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 14.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Grand Forks, North Dakota.
