Grand Rapids, Minnesota

Grand Rapids: city in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States

About

Grand Rapids is a city located in the county of Itasca in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,869 and a population density of 172 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,219 inhabitants.

The city was created 154 years ago in 1871.

Grand Rapids locator map
Location of Grand Rapids on Minnesota map.

Quick Facts about Grand Rapids

Population 11,219 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Minnesota (United States)
County Itasca County
Phone Area Codes 218
Area 63.36 km2
Latitude & Longitude 47.2372,-93.5302
Altitude 1,286 feet / 392 meters
Capital city Grand Rapids is capital of Itasca County
Establishment January 01, 1872 (154 years ago)
Time Zone Central Time Zone
Local time 04:46:26 (23rd April 2026)
Postal code 55744
Density 177 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 3.12% (2010-2020)
Weather 70℉ Light Rain Likely 7-days weather
Itasca county MN Grand Rapids IMG 1344 image
Itasca county MN Grand Rapids IMG 1344 image

Geography

Grand Rapids is located at 47°14'14"N 93°31'49"W (47.2371700, -93.5302100).

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Weather

70°F
Light Rain Likely
15 to 20 mph S Thursday

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

7-Day Forecast

Official website of Grand Rapids

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Demographics

The population of Grand Rapids increased by 3.12% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 10,869 - census
2011 10,886 0.16% estimation process
2012 10,885 -0.01% estimation process
2013 10,931 0.42% estimation process
2014 11,016 0.77% estimation process
2015 11,059 0.39% estimation process
2016 11,158 0.89% estimation process
2017 11,229 0.63% estimation process
2018 11,207 -0.2% estimation process
2019 11,214 0.06% estimation process
2020 11,219 0.04% estimation process
Grand Rapids zip code is 55744. County name: Itasca, County fips: 27061
GPZ, Grand-Rapids, Grehnd Rapids, ghrand rabydz, granda repidsa, Гранд Рапидс, Гранд-Рапидс, Грэнд Рапидс, Ґранд-Рапідс, غراند رابيدز, گرند رپیدز، مینه‌سوتا, ग्रांड रॅपिड्स

Services and Civic Places in Grand Rapids

1Harris Town Hall

Rating: 2 (1)

21998 Airport Rd, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 View details

Phone: +12183269392 | Website available

2Grand Rapids City Hall

420 N Pokegama Ave, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 View details

Phone: +12183267600 | Website available

3Wabana Town Hall

36463 Hunter Dr, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 View details

Phone: +12183264575 | Website available

4Arbo Town Hall

33292 Arbo Hall Rd, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 View details

Phone: +12183266970

People born in Grand Rapids (35)

People born in Grand Rapids, including ice hockey player Bill Baker, politician Rick Hill, ice hockey player Buzz Schneider, .

More notable people

  • Alex Goligoski (American ice hockey player) he was born in 30/07/1985
  • Steve Wagner (American ice hockey player) he was born in 06/03/1984
  • Jeff Nielsen (American ice hockey player) he was born in 20/09/1971
  • Mark Johnson (American biathlete) he was born in 07/06/1987
  • Chris Marinucci (American ice hockey player) he was born in 29/12/1971
  • Joe Stejskal (American ice hockey defenceman) he was born in 30/04/1988
  • Lois Hall (American actress (1926-2006)) she was born in 22/08/1926
  • Patrick White (American ice hockey player) he was born in 20/01/1989
  • Allan Clark (American football running back) he was born in 08/06/1957
  • Ben Grussendorf (American educator and politician) he was born in 23/02/1942
  • Chet Anderson (American football player (1945-2007)) he was born in 14/03/1945
  • Dick Pesonen (American football player) he was born in 10/06/1938
  • Don Lucia (American ice hockey player) he was born in 20/08/1958
  • Dusty Rychart (Australian/American basketball player) he was born in 11/08/1978
  • Frank Billock (Player of American football (1912-1964)) he was born in 20/05/1912
  • Granville Van Dusen (American actor) he was born in 16/03/1944
  • Janelle Pierzina (American reality show personality (born 1980)) she was born in 10/01/1980
  • John Brill (Canadian ice hockey centre, Pittsburgh Penguins owner) he was born in 03/12/1970

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Grand Rapids, MN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
173805 Itasca Community College Grand Rapids (MN) 55744-3397
173735 Hibbing Community College Hibbing (MN) 55746

Nearby Transit Stations (1)

Rail and bus stations connected to Grand Rapids, MN. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
DUL Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota 4426 Grand Ave. BUS

Closest post offices linked to Grand Rapids.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Grand Rapid Post Office Grand Rapids (MN) 55744

Other places with the same name (3)

Other cities in Itasca County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Itasca County , MN. (more)

City Name Population Title
Cohasset 2,739 Human settlement in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America
Coleraine 1,972 City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America
Keewatin 1,010 City in Minnesota, United States
Nashwauk 951 Township in Itasca County, Minnesota
Blackberry 884 Unincorporated community in Itasca County, Minnesota
Bovey 784 Human settlement in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America
Swan River 761 Unincorporated community in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States
Deer River 706 Township in Itasca County, Minnesota
Canisteo 683 Township in Dodge County, Minnesota
La Prairie 661 City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States
Taconite 629 City in Minnesota, United States
Marcell 467 Unincorporated community in Minnesota, USA
Goodland 466 Township in Itasca County, Minnesota
Pomroy 426 Township in Itasca County, Minnesota
Calumet 351 City in Minnesota
Bigfork 305 Township in Itasca County, Minnesota

Distance to Other Cities

Grand Rapids distances to largest Minnesota cities