Demographics
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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