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Demographics

Grand Forks Region Population

City of Grand Forks 52,838
City of East Grand Forks 7,812
Grand Forks Air Force Base 2,300
Grand Forks County 66,861
Polk County 31,600
Grand Forks MSA 97,279

Source: US Census Bureau and Grand Forks Air Force Base Economic Impact Analysis

North Dakota Economic Characteristics (2000 Census)

Characteristic
North Dakota
US
In labor force
69%
65%
Mean travel time to work
15.9 min
25.3 min
Median household income
$45,390

$52,175

Per capita income
$25,162
$27,466
Individuals below poverty levels
12.1%
13.2%

Source: US Census Bureau

North Dakota Social Characteristics (2000 Census)

Characteristic North Dakota US
Average Family size 2.82 3.2
HS graduate or higher 89%

84.5%

Bachelor's degree or higher 26% 27%
Married 54% 54%

Source: US Census Bureau

 Grand Forks Building Permits

Permits Grand Forks 2010 Grand Forks 2009
Residential - Single Family (71)            $15,458,529 (92)            $20,543,692
Residential - Multiple Family (11)            $2,550,228 (9)              $13,608,129
Commercial (14)            $22,754,318 (10)            $9,000,586

Source: Forx Builders

 

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