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The Grand Forks Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), comprised of Grand Forks County, ND and Polk County, MN has a total population of 96,523 and a workforce (ages 25-64) of 60,000.

The sister cities of Grand Forks, ND and East Grand Forks, MN, with a combined population of 56,119, serve as the business, industry, healthcare, educational and entertainment hub of the upper Red River Valley.

Grand Forks has the willingness to work with our clients to meet their business needs.  For further information on available property in Grand Forks, please contact our office.

Grand Forks Region Population (2000)*

City of Grand Forks (2003) 48,618
City of East Grand Forks (2000) 7,501
Grand Forks Air Force Base (2000) 4,832
Grand Forks County (2006) 65,435
Polk County (2006) 31,088
Grand Forks MSA (2006) 96,523

(*Source: US Census Bureau)

Grand Forks MSA Population by Age Group (2000)*

Under 17 23,863 (24.5%)
18 – 34 28,584 (29.3%)
35 – 54 26,157 (26.8%)
55 – 74 12,576 (12.9%)
75 & Older 6,298 (6.5%)
Median Age: 31.9

(*Source: US Census Bureau)

Grand Forks MSA Households (2000)*

Number: 37,505

Household Income Distribution

Under $35,000 18,450
$35,000 - $50,000 6,948
$50,001 - $75,000 7,226
$75,001 - Above 4,880
Median Household Income: $34,194

(*Source: US Census Bureau)

Workforce Educational Attainment (2000)*

Under 12 Years 7,695 (13.4%)
12 Years Only 15,509 (26.9%)
Some College 15,186 (26.4%)
Associates Degree 5,226 (9.1%)
College Graduates 13,953 (24.2%)
  16 Years Only 9,488 (16.5%)
 16 Years - More 4,465 (7.8%)
Total Workforce** 57,569

(*Source: US Census Bureau)

(** Source: Grand Forks County, ND and Polk County, MN)

Building Permits
Permits
Grand Forks
2007
Grand Forks
2006
YEAR TO DATE    
Residential-Single Family (74)            $ 15,679,501 (106)       $ 18,820,517
Residential-Multiple (34)            $ 12,563,440 (89)         $ 24,091,654
Commercial (21)   9FF  $ 30,054,857 (28)         $ 45,075,018

(*Source: US Census Bureau)

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