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Grand Forks, North Dakota

Introduction to Grand Forks, North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota, in Grand Forks county, is 73 miles N of Fargo, North Dakota and 271 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. About 49,321 people live in Grand Forks.

Grand Forks History

Grand Forks was originally an important trading and meeting point for Native American tribes. Early fur trappers and French explorers referred the area as Les Grandes Fourches. The first post office of the area was established on June 15, 1870. A steamboat captain named Alexander Griggs, who platted the city in 1875, is regarded as “The Father of Grand Forks.” Grand Forks was incorporated on February 22, 1881.

Grand Forks and nearby Attractions

  • Columbia Mall
  • North Dakota Museum of Art
  • Splasher's of the South Seas Indoor Water Park
  • Lincoln Park Golf Course
  • Turtle River State Park
  • Myra Museum

Things To Do In Grand Forks

One can visit the Turtle River State Park while in Grand Forks. Those interested in the area’s history may enjoy a trip to the North Dakota Museum of Art, the Myra Museum or Heritage Village. The Columbia Mall is the local shopping center. Riverside Park, Lincoln Park, University Park, Central Park and Elks Park are some of the local parks. Every year, Grand Forks hosts festivals like the Grand Cities Art Fest, the Rhubarb Festival and the Greater Grand Forks Fair and Exhibition.

Grand Forks Transportation

Grand Forks International Airport is nearby.

Grand Forks Higher Education

The city is home to the University of North Dakota. Minnesota State University-Moorhead, the North Dakota State College of Science and North Dakota State University also provide higher education in the area.

High Points

Grand Forks strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyGrand Forks Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyGrand Forks College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyGrand Forks Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 7%Grand Forks Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Grand Forks Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Grand Forks Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 18%Grand Forks Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 19%Grand Forks Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Grand Forks, ND

Comparing Grand Forks to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Dakota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Men58
Well-Paid Single Women49
Senior Citizens31
Children Under 5 Years Old37
Female Share of the Population12
Age of the Population11
Racial Diversity110

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size27

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults710
People in Middle Class or Better57
Median Family Income59
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times106
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use410

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents91
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone83
Seasonal and Vacation Housing62
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Property Taxes41

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