Population 10,436 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in East Grand Forks
Household size in East Grand Forks
| Period | East Grand Forks | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.17 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in East Grand Forks average 2.63 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Minnesota overall, where it has 2.52 people. Household size has climbed from 2.46 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in East Grand Forks
| Period | East Grand Forks | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.0 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.6 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.9 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.6, East Grand Forks is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has dropped from 37.6 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Only 15 of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in East Grand Forks
| Period | East Grand Forks | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.6% of households in East Grand Forks, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in East Grand Forks
Renters in East Grand Forks
| Period | East Grand Forks | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.8% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.7% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.9% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.7% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly three in ten households in East Grand Forks rent their homes (28.7%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 36.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the south. The renter share has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in East Grand Forks
| Period | East Grand Forks | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in East Grand Forks: 7.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across Minnesota. Vacancy has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in East Grand Forks
| Period | East Grand Forks | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in East Grand Forks was built around 1977, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in East Grand Forks
| Period | East Grand Forks | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $623 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $739 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $750 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,109 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$486 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in East Grand Forks costs $1,109 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $486 a month since 2006–10, up 78%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 40.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in East Grand Forks
Bachelor's degrees in East Grand Forks
| Period | East Grand Forks | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.6% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.0% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.2% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in East Grand Forks (26.2%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.7 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in East Grand Forks
| Period | East Grand Forks | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.5% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.7% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in East Grand Forks: 95.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Minnesota as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has risen 6.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in East Grand Forks
| Period | East Grand Forks | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.3% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in East Grand Forks runs below the national rate: 3.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.9 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
East Grand Forks compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Grand Forks | 2.63 | 35.6 | 7.6% | 28.7% | 7.0% | 1977 | $1,109 | 26.2% | 95.0% | 3.4% |
| Grand Forks | 2.19 | 32.6 | 8.0% | 52.4% | 8.1% | 1984 | $1,113 | 41.0% | 96.0% | 2.2% |
| Grand Forks Air Force Base | 2.66 | 40.8 | 5.7% | 10.4% | 6.9% | 1980 | $843 | 35.7% | 96.0% | 2.0% |
| Thompson | 2.78 | 41.2 | 3.6% | 6.5% | 4.8% | 1976 | $770 | 38.0% | 98.2% | 0.9% |
| Tabor | 2.67 | 44.0 | 5.3% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 1963 | $1,117 | 25.2% | 95.4% | 1.3% |
| Sherack | 2.61 | 46.4 | 5.2% | 6.6% | 5.2% | 1967 | $1,133 | 22.0% | 96.0% | 2.3% |
| Fisher | 2.60 | 39.0 | 8.9% | 12.6% | 10.9% | 1969 | $983 | 25.9% | 97.1% | 4.8% |
| Manvel | 2.43 | 43.5 | 6.1% | 12.3% | 2.8% | 1972 | $1,100 | 21.1% | 96.3% | 2.1% |
| Emerado | 2.47 | 41.5 | 7.1% | 11.7% | 14.6% | 1979 | $875 | 31.7% | 94.7% | 2.6% |
| Grand Forks Afb | 3.38 | 22.9 | 4.0% | 88.6% | 3.9% | 2000 | $1,566 | 29.2% | 98.6% | 4.2% |
| Reynolds | 2.70 | 44.5 | 6.0% | 7.3% | 4.5% | 1966 | $1,315 | 28.8% | 97.3% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up East Grand Forks. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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