Grand Forks County, North Dakota
Grand Forks County: county in North Dakota, United States.
About
Grand Forks County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 66,861 and a population density of 18 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 69,481 inhabitants. Its county seat is Grand Forks. The county was created 153 years ago in 1872.
Quick Facts about Grand Forks County
| Population | 69,481 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Dakota (United States) |
| Area | 3729 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 47.9219,-97.4569 |
| Named for | Grand Forks |
| Altitude | 915 feet / 279 meters |
| Capital | Grand Forks |
| Establishment | January 01, 1873 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 08:32:00 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.92% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 68℉ Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Grand Forks County is located at 47°55'19"N 97°27'25"W (47.9219200, -97.4569300). It has 6 neighbors: Polk County, Marshall County, Nelson County, Steele County, Traill County and Walsh County.
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Grand Forks County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grand Forks County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Weather
A chance of rain showers after 3pm. Partly sunny. High near 68, with temperatures falling to around 65 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 15 to 23...
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Demographics
The population of Grand Forks County increased by 3.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66,861 | - | census |
| 2011 | 66,654 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 67,582 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 69,102 | 2.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 69,764 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 70,352 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 70,473 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 70,489 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 70,355 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 69,451 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 69,481 | 0.04% | estimation process |
People born in Grand Forks County (3)
People born in Grand Forks County, including politician Olger B. Burtness, sports coach Joe Holland, agriculturalist Thomas D. Campbell, .
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North Dakota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cass County | 183,904 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Burleigh County | 96,212 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Bismarck | 74,018 | The capital of North Dakota. |
| Ward County | 68,466 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Minot | 47,428 | The most populous city in Ward County, North Dakota. |
| Williams County | 38,700 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| West Fargo | 38,194 | City in North Dakota, United States of America |
| Stark County | 32,107 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Morton County | 31,503 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Dickinson | 23,527 | City in North Dakota |
| Stutsman County | 20,498 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Richland County | 16,156 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| McKenzie County | 15,242 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Jamestown | 14,930 | City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States |
| Rolette County | 14,165 | County in North Dakota, United States |
| Ramsey County | 11,388 | County in North Dakota, United States |