Census ACS · #387 MSA
Grand Forks Metro Area
The Grand Forks, Nd-Mn Metropolitan Statistical Area has 103,669 residents across 2 states. The median household income is $68,653 and the median home value is $232,900.
103,669
Population
30
People / sq mi
$68,653
Median Income
$232,900
Median Home Value
The Grand Forks CBSA covers 3,407 sq mi of land at 30.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.2% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.0% |
Economy & Income
$68,653
Median Household Income
$38,623
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Grand Forks metro's price level is 86.7 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 13.3% lower the US average. The local median income of $68,653 has the buying power of $79,218 in average-priced US metros.
86.7
Price Level (US = 100)
$79,218
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$68,653
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$232,900
Median Home Value
$947
Median Rent
57.8%
Homeownership
Education
94.9%
High School+
34.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.9%
Drive Alone
5.6%
Work From Home
16.7 min
Avg Commute
40.7%
Foreign Born
Grand Forks spans these states
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Grand Forks, Nd-Mn Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 103,669 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #387 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Grand Forks metro area is $68,653, with a per capita income of $38,623.
The Grand Forks, Nd-Mn CBSA spans 2 states: Minnesota, North Dakota.
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Data for the Grand Forks, Nd-Mn CBSA (24220) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.