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Population Review

Grand Rapids, Minnesota Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Grand Rapids, Minnesota is 11,186 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 95th-largest city in Minnesota. The median household income is $56,542, the median home value is $200,600, and the median age is 44.5.

The population has grown 3.5% since 2010 (10,867 → 11,244).

11,186

Population

500

People / sq mi

$56,542

Median Income

$200,600

Median Home Value

Grand Rapids covers 22.4 sq mi of land at 500 people per square mile.

About Grand Rapids, MN

Grand Rapids is a city in Minnesota with a population of 11,186. It ranks #95 among cities in Minnesota by population. The median age is 44.5, older than the national median. The population is 45.0% male and 55.0% female.

The median household income in Grand Rapids is $56,542, below the US median of $74,580. 12.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $200,600, with monthly rent averaging $999. The homeownership rate of 59.4% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Grand Rapids reflects 30.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 15.2 minutes each way.

Grand Rapids city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Grand Rapids city had a population of 10,867 in 2010 and 11,244 in 2024, a 3.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,300 in 2023. Average annual growth rate: 0.25%.

2023 · 11K20102024

11,244

Population (2024)

10,867

Population (2010)

11,300

Peak (2023)

0.25%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201010,867
201110,886
201210,885
201310,931
201411,016
201511,059
201611,158
201711,229
201811,207
201911,214
202011,086
202111,246
202211,246
202311,300
202411,244

Race & Ethnicity

White90.2%
Black or African American1.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)5.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$56,542

Median Household Income

$31,552

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$200,600

Median Home Value

$999

Median Rent

59.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.2%

High School+

30.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

3.8%

Drive Alone

70.1%

Public Transit

7.7%

Work From Home

15.2 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

21.2%

Foreign Born

98.4%

Non-English at Home

8.1%

Veterans

21.8%

With Disability

95.9%

Health Insurance

94.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management29.9%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.3%
Manufacturing8.4%
Retail Trade6.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate6.2%
Information5.6%
Public Administration5.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.2%
Construction4.7%
Agriculture & Mining2.2%
Transportation & Warehousing0.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Grand Rapids, Minnesota has a population of 11,186 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 95th-largest city in Minnesota.

The median household income in Grand Rapids, Minnesota is $56,542, with 12.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Grand Rapids, Minnesota is $200,600, with median monthly rent at $999 and a homeownership rate of 59.4%.

The median age in Grand Rapids, Minnesota is 44.5 years. The population is 45.0% male and 55.0% female.

The population has grown 3.5% since 2010 (10,867 → 11,244).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.