Griggs County, North Dakota Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 39th-largest in North Dakota
The population of Griggs County, North Dakota is 2,340 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 39th-largest county in North Dakota. The median household income is $64,737, the median home value is $128,200, and the median age is 50.6.
The population of Griggs County has declined 7.8% since 2010 (2,416 → 2,227), a -0.58% annualized rate.
2,340
Population
-0.58%
Annual growth
3
People / sq mi
$64,737
Median Income
$128,200
Median Home Value
Griggs County covers 709 sq mi of land at 3.3 people per square mile.
About Griggs County, ND
Age is the most distinctive thing about Griggs County: a median age of 50.6, older than the national median. With 2,340 residents, Griggs County is a county in North Dakota. It ranks #39 among counties in North Dakota by population.
The typical household here earns about $64,737, below the US median of $78,538. About 7.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $128,200, with typical rent around $606.
About 27.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, below the 35.0% national figure. A solid 10.4% of workers are based at home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 16 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Griggs County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Griggs County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Griggs County had a population of 2,416 in 2010 and 2,227 in 2024, a -7.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,416 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.57%.
2,227
Population (2024)
2,416
Population (2010)
2,416
Peak (2010)
-0.57%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,416 |
| 2011 | 2,370 |
| 2012 | 2,345 |
| 2013 | 2,284 |
| 2014 | 2,292 |
| 2015 | 2,288 |
| 2016 | 2,252 |
| 2017 | 2,243 |
| 2018 | 2,213 |
| 2019 | 2,218 |
| 2020 | 2,301 |
| 2021 | 2,290 |
| 2022 | 2,268 |
| 2023 | 2,250 |
| 2024 | 2,227 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
50.6
Median Age
48.8%
Female
51.2%
Male
28.8%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.2% · Seniors (65+): 28.8%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $64,737$-11,212 vs state |
| Mean household income | $103,858 |
| Per-capita income | $47,183 |
| Poverty rate | 7.9%+1.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 0.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 60.0% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Griggs County is agriculture, accounting for 27.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
8.1%
Carpool
67.6%
Public transit
10.4%
Work from home
15.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$128,200$-112,900 vs state
Median home value
$606
Median rent
79.4%
Homeownership rate
1,353
Total housing units
69.9%
Occupied
30.1%
Vacant
20.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
94.3%
With health insurance
92.9%
With broadband internet
23.0%
Foreign-born
5.4%
Veterans (18+)
13.4%
With a disability
98.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
93.5%
High School+
27.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Griggs County, North Dakota has a population of 2,340 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 39th-largest county in North Dakota. Population density is 3 people per square mile.
The population of Griggs County has declined 7.8% since 2010 (2,416 → 2,227), a -0.58% annualized rate.
The median household income in Griggs County, North Dakota is $64,737, with mean (average) household income of $103,858 and per-capita income of $47,183. 7.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Griggs County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (94.8%), Black or African American (1.2%), Hispanic or Latino (0.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Griggs County, North Dakota is 50.6 years. Residents are 48.8% female and 51.2% male.
The median home value in Griggs County is $128,200 and median monthly rent is $606. 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,353 total housing units, 30.1% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Griggs County, North Dakota is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 27.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.9%.
Fargo is among the largest cities associated with Griggs County, North Dakota, with a population of 129,064.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.