Grand Forks
Grand Forks: Geography and Climate
Grand Forks: History
Grand Forks: Population Profile
Grand Forks: Municipal Government
Grand Forks: Economy
Grand Forks: Education and Research
Grand Forks: Health Care
Grand Forks: Recreation
Grand Forks: Convention Facilities
Grand Forks: Transportation
Grand Forks: Communications
The City in Brief
Founded: 1875
Head Official: Mayor Michael R. Brown (since 2000)
City Population
1980: 43,765
1990: 49,417
2000: 49,321
2003 estimate: 48,618
Percent change, 1990–2000: -0.2%
U.S. rank in 1990: 511th (State rank: 2nd)
U.S. rank in 2000: 404th (Grand Forks, ND and East Grand Forks, MN combined; State rank: 2nd)
Metropolitan Area Population
1980: 66,100
1990: 103,272
2000: 97,478
Percent change, 1990–2000: -5.6%
U.S. rank in 1980: 280th
U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported
U.S. rank in 2000: 258th
Area: 19.2 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 834 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 40.3° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 19.3 inches of rain; 41 inches of snow
Major Economic Sectors: Trade, government, services
Unemployment Rate: 4.1% (February 2005)
Per Capita Income: $18,395 (1999)
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 2,442
Major Colleges and Universities: University of North Dakota
Daily Newspaper: Grand Forks Herald
