The Town FilesGrand Forks County, North Dakota
72,923 people. The median home is worth $252,700 (typical North Dakota town: $167,950) and the median household earns $68,075.
Towns in Grand Forks County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | 59,166 | $249,900 | $63,627 | 29.6 |
| Grand Forks AFB | 2,002 | $9,999 | $72,782 | 21.7 |
| Larimore | 1,260 | $203,900 | $87,546 | 53.1 |
| Thompson | 1,101 | $281,900 | $118,281 | 44.2 |
| Northwood | 982 | $208,200 | $78,571 | 33.5 |
People and housing
| Grand Forks County | Typical North Dakota town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $252,700 | $167,950 |
| Median rent | $992 | $775 |
| Median household income | $68,075 | $68,195 |
| Median age | 30.9 | 39.0 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.0% | 23.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.2% | 10.6% |
Jobs and pay
40,704 jobs in 2024, average pay $59,530 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,240 storm events in Grand Forks County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Grand Forks County has been included in 38 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4895: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| July 5, 2023 | Flood | DR-4717: Flooding |
| July 13, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4660: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| October 2, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4565: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 9, 2020 | Flood | DR-4553: Flooding |
| April 1, 2020 | Biological | DR-4509: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).