Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks: city in North Dakota, United States
About
Grand Forks is a city located in the county of Grand Forks in the U.S. state of North Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 505 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 399 inhabitants.
The city was created 155 years ago in 1870.
Quick Facts about Grand Forks
| Population | 399 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Dakota (United States) |
| County | Grand Forks County |
| Postal code | 58201–58208 |
| Phone Area Codes | 701 |
| Area | 70.34 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 47.9253,-97.0329 |
| Altitude | 843 feet / 257 meters |
| Capital city | Grand Forks is capital of Grand Forks County |
| Establishment | June 15, 1870 (155 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 22:05:31 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -26.57% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 34℉ Light Snow Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Grand Forks is located at 47°55'31"N 97°1'58"W (47.9252600, -97.0328500).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Grand Forks decreased by 26.57% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 505 | - | census |
| 2011 | 422 | -19.67% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 428 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 433 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 424 | -2.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 419 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 418 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 416 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 416 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 413 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 399 | -3.51% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Grand Forks
1Grand Forks City Hall
255 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND 58203 View details
Phone: +17017464636 | Website available
2Grand Forks Public Works and Recycling Center
724 N 47th St, Grand Forks, ND 58203 View details
Phone: +17017388740 | Website available
3Grand Forks City Attorney
255 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND 58203 View details
Phone: +17017462625
4Grand Forks City Planning Department
255 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND 58203 View details
Phone: +17017462661 | Website available
5Grand Forks City Administration
255 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND 58203 View details
Phone: +17017873735
6Grand Forks Inspection Department
255 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND 58203 View details
Phone: +17017462631 | Website available
7Grand Forks Public Info Center
255 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND 58203 View details
Phone: +17017464636 | Website available
8Grand Forks City Computer Services
255 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND 58203 View details
Phone: +17017462682 | Website available
9Grand Forks City Clerk
255 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND 58203 View details
Phone: +17017462626 | Website available
10Grand Forks Engineering Department
255 N 4th St, Grand Forks, ND 58203 View details
Phone: +17017462640 | Website available
People born in Grand Forks (77)
People born in Grand Forks, including country music singer Lynn Anderson, model Nicole Linkletter, journalist Jim Knipfel, .
More notable people
- Natalie West (American actress) she was born in 23/01/1954
- Leonard Peltier (Native American activist) he was born in 12/09/1944
- James Rosenquist (American artist (1933-2017)) he was born in 29/11/1933
- Ryan Potulny (American ice hockey player) he was born in 05/09/1984
- Mancur Olson (American economist) he was born in 22/01/1932
- Andy Schneider (American hockey player) he was born in 31/07/1981
- Doug McDermott (American basketball player) he was born in 03/01/1992
- Walter Maddock (American politician (1880-1951)) he was born in 13/09/1880
- Dan Lempe (American ice hockey player (1957-)) he was born in 02/03/1957
- Paul Wehage (American musician and musicologist) he was born in 02/04/1963
- Alan Ritchson (American actor) he was born in 28/11/1984
- Sam Childers (American activist) he was born in 01/01/1963
- Mark Driscoll (American pastor) he was born in 11/10/1970
- Robbie Bina (American ice hockey player) he was born in 04/01/1983
- Kenneth Purpur (Olympic ice hockey player) he was born in 01/03/1932
- Jean-Philippe Lamoureux (American ice hockey goaltender) he was born in 20/08/1984
- John Bennett (American athlete) he was born in 14/11/1930
- Dickie Peterson (American musician) he was born in 12/09/1946
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Grand Forks, ND. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200110 | Josef's School of Hair Skin & Body-Grand Forks | Grand Forks (ND) | 58201 |
| 200280 | University of North Dakota | Grand Forks (ND) | 58202-8193 |
| 174075 | University of Minnesota-Crookston | Crookston (MN) | 56716-5001 |
| 200226 | Mayville State University | Mayville (ND) | 58257-1299 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Grand Forks, ND. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GFK | Grand Forks | 5555 DeMers Avenue | RAIL |
| FAR | Fargo | 420 4th Street North | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Grand Forks.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| East Grand Fork Post Office | East Grand Forks (MN) | 56721 |
Other cities in Grand Forks County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grand Forks County , ND.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mekinock | 2,387 | Township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota |
| Thompson | 1,027 | City in North Dakota, United States |
| Emerado | 461 | Human settlement in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Manvel | 372 | Human settlement in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Arvilla | 329 | Township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota |
| Northwood | 139 | Human settlement in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Inkster | 132 | Township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota |
| Larimore | 114 | City in North Dakota |
| Johnstown | 80 | Human settlement in North Dakota, United States of America |
| Gilby | 75 | Township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota |
| Niagara | 69 | Human settlement in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Logan Center | 41 | Township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota |