Grant County, North Dakota Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 42nd-largest in North Dakota
The population of Grant County, North Dakota is 2,276 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 42nd-largest county in North Dakota. The median household income is $56,750, the median home value is $85,800, and the median age is 48.8.
The population of Grant County has declined 6.1% since 2010 (2,394 → 2,247), a -0.45% annualized rate.
2,276
Population
-0.45%
Annual growth
1
People / sq mi
$56,750
Median Income
$85,800
Median Home Value
Grant County covers 1,659 sq mi of land at 1.4 people per square mile.
About Grant County, ND
What distinguishes Grant County is density: among the most sparsely settled of US counties, around 1 people per square mile. With 2,276 residents, Grant County is a county in North Dakota. It ranks #42 among counties in North Dakota by population.
Median household income is $56,750, below the US median of $78,538. About 10.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $85,800, with typical rent around $650.
Roughly 21.2% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. An unusually large 17.5% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
Grant County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Grant County had a population of 2,394 in 2010 and 2,247 in 2024, a -6.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,396 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: -0.44%.
2,247
Population (2024)
2,394
Population (2010)
2,396
Peak (2015)
-0.44%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,394 |
| 2011 | 2,358 |
| 2012 | 2,348 |
| 2013 | 2,393 |
| 2014 | 2,374 |
| 2015 | 2,396 |
| 2016 | 2,383 |
| 2017 | 2,361 |
| 2018 | 2,353 |
| 2019 | 2,272 |
| 2020 | 2,291 |
| 2021 | 2,308 |
| 2022 | 2,248 |
| 2023 | 2,249 |
| 2024 | 2,247 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
48.8
Median Age
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Male
28.8%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.5% · Seniors (65+): 28.8%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $56,750$-19,199 vs state |
| Mean household income | $79,345 |
| Per-capita income | $36,921 |
| Poverty rate | 10.6%+4.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 56.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Grant County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.1% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
8.0%
Carpool
63.8%
Public transit
17.5%
Work from home
19.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$85,800$-155,300 vs state
Median home value
$650
Median rent
84.0%
Homeownership rate
1,642
Total housing units
65.3%
Occupied
34.7%
Vacant
16.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
95.0%
With health insurance
85.1%
With broadband internet
22.1%
Foreign-born
9.0%
Veterans (18+)
13.8%
With a disability
92.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
89.4%
High School+
21.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Grant County, North Dakota has a population of 2,276 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 42nd-largest county in North Dakota. Population density is 1 people per square mile.
The population of Grant County has declined 6.1% since 2010 (2,394 → 2,247), a -0.45% annualized rate.
The median household income in Grant County, North Dakota is $56,750, with mean (average) household income of $79,345 and per-capita income of $36,921. 10.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Grant County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.6%), Hispanic or Latino (2.2%), Black or African American (0.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Grant County, North Dakota is 48.8 years. Residents are 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
The median home value in Grant County is $85,800 and median monthly rent is $650. 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,642 total housing units, 34.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Grant County, North Dakota is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.
Fargo is among the largest cities associated with Grant County, North Dakota, with a population of 129,064.
Grant County, ND Climate
Grant County, ND has an average annual temperature of 5.8°C (42°F) and receives about 424 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
5.8°C
Avg Temp
424
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -11° / 11° | 7 mm |
| February | -7° / 19° | 10 mm |
| March | -2° / 29° | 20 mm |
| April | 6° / 42° | 48 mm |
| May | 13° / 55° | 68 mm |
| June | 18° / 65° | 86 mm |
| July | 21° / 71° | 57 mm |
| August | 21° / 69° | 48 mm |
| September | 15° / 58° | 37 mm |
| October | 8° / 46° | 24 mm |
| November | -2° / 28° | 10 mm |
| December | -9° / 16° | 9 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Grant County, ND
The most comfortable months to visit Grant County, ND are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 29°C high). The coldest is January (near -17°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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