Time Zone: Grand Forks County lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Grand Forks is the Seat for Grand Forks County.
Grand Forks County was founded in 1873.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Grand Forks had a population of 66,414 people. This is an increase of 0.46% since the last Census (which gave a population of 66,109 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Grand Forks represented 10.29% of the total population of North Dakota, making it the state's 3rd most populous county (out of 53 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 66,861 | +1.14% | +0.67% since 2009 |
2009 | 66,414 | +0.46% | -0.43% since 2008 |
2008 | 66,703 | +0.9% | +0.97% since 2007 |
2007 | 66,064 | | |
--- | | | 2000 | 66,109 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Grand Forks County Census Page for Grand Forks County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Grand Forks County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Grand Forks County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Grand Forks | 51,216 | 49,321 | 3.84% increase |
Larimore | 1,299 | 1,433 | 9.35% decrease |
Thompson | 954 | 1,006 | 5.17% decrease |
Northwood | 913 | 959 | 4.8% decrease |
Emerado | 482 | 510 | 5.49% decrease |
Websites for Grand Forks County
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