State
County
Land Area (mi²)
22.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
497.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.06%
Growth Since 2010
3.30%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
45,288
World Population Review
Grand Rapids, Minnesota Population 2021
11,228
Grand Rapids is a city located in Itasca County Minnesota. It is also the county seat of Itasca County. With a 2020 population of 11,228, it is the 94th largest city in Minnesota and the 2867th largest city in the United States . Grand Rapids is currently growing at a rate of 0.06% annually and its population has increased by 3.30% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,869 in 2010. Grand Rapids reached it's highest population of 11,229 in 2017. Spanning over 24 miles, Grand Rapids has a population density of 497 people per square mile.
The average household income in Grand Rapids is $62,392 with a poverty rate of 14.42%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $670 per month, and the median house value is $151,300. The median age in Grand Rapids is 41.3 years, 39.7 years for males, and 44.3 years for females.
Grand Rapids Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Grand Rapids was:
- White: 96.01%
- Two or more races: 1.80%
- Native American: 1.11%
- Asian: 0.83%
- Black or African American: 0.25%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Grand Rapids, Minnesota is 11,228 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 11,207.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 10,869.
Grand Rapids, Minnesota Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 45,288 | 79 | 0.17% |
| 2020 | 45,209 | 79 | 0.17% |
| 2019 | 45,130 | 79 | 0.18% |
| 2018 | 45,051 | -37 | -0.08% |
| 2017 | 45,088 | -80 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 45,168 | -99 | -0.22% |
| 2015 | 45,267 | -61 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 45,328 | -7 | -0.02% |
| 2013 | 45,335 | 183 | 0.40% |
| 2012 | 45,152 | 47 | 0.10% |
| 2011 | 45,105 | 68 | 0.15% |
| 2010 | 45,037 | 0.00% |
Grand Rapids Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,719 | 96.01% |
| Two or More Races | 201 | 1.80% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 124 | 1.11% |
| Asian | 93 | 0.83% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 0.25% |
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Grand Rapids Population by Race
Grand Rapids Population Pyramid $2021
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Grand Rapids Population by Age
Grand Rapids Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,907 | 2.12 | 64.4 |
| Married | 2,122 | 2.84 | 85 |
| Non Family | 2,081 | 1.11 | 46.3 |
| Female | 522 | 2.91 | 43.5 |
| Male | 182 | 2.97 | 91.2 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
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Grand Rapids Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 146 | 1.86% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 297 | 3.79% |
| High School Graduate | 2,194 | 28.00% |
| Some College | 2,169 | 27.68% |
| Associates Degree | 974 | 12.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,338 | 17.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 718 | 9.16% |
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Grand Rapids Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Grand Rapids Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,637 | 7,225 | 2,031 |
| 2+ Races | 65 | 65 | 14 |
| Native American | 55 | 30 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 40 | 40 | 11 |
| Asian | 39 | 39 | |
| Black | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 27.50%.
Grand Rapids Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,355
Average Earnings
$40,680
Average Male
$25,482
Average Female
Grand Rapids Earnings by Educational Attainment
Grand Rapids Language by Age
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Grand Rapids Language
97.40% of Grand Rapids residents speak only English, while 2.60% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.92% of the population.
Grand Rapids Language
Grand Rapids Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,141 | 1,312 | 12.94% |
| Multiple | 201 | 112 | 55.72% |
| Native | 75 | 75 | 100.00% |
| Asian | 80 | 24 | 30.00% |
| Hispanic | 81 | 15 | 18.52% |
14.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.26%
Male Poverty Rate
17.30%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Grand Rapids
The race most likely to be in poverty in Grand Rapids is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Grand Rapids is White, with 12.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.60%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.22%.
Grand Rapids Poverty
Grand Rapids Poverty Rate by Education
Grand Rapids Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.4%
Male Marriage Rate
47.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Grand Rapids Married by Age and Sex
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Grand Rapids Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Grand Rapids Marital Status by Race
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Grand Rapids Marital Status
Grand Rapids Veterans by War
Grand Rapids Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 825 | 9.87% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 11.29% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 8.11% |
| Native American | 6 | 8.11% |
Grand Rapids Veterans by Race
Grand Rapids Veterans by Education
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10.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
Grand Rapids Veterans by Education
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59.5%
Labor Force Participation
57.8%
Employment Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
Grand Rapids Employment by Age
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Grand Rapids Employment by Race
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Grand Rapids Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.39%
Native Born
0.61%
Foreign Born
0.41%
Non Citizen
0.20%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.39% of Grand Rapids residents were born in the United States, with 78.72% having been born in Minnesota. 0.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Grand Rapids Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,228 | 7 | 0.06% |
| 2020 | 11,221 | 7 | 0.06% |
| 2019 | 11,214 | 7 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 11,207 | -22 | -0.20% |
| 2017 | 11,229 | 71 | 0.64% |
| 2016 | 11,158 | 99 | 0.90% |
| 2015 | 11,059 | 43 | 0.39% |
| 2014 | 11,016 | 85 | 0.78% |
| 2013 | 10,931 | 46 | 0.42% |
| 2012 | 10,885 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2011 | 10,886 | 19 | 0.17% |
| 2010 | 10,867 | 3,103 | 3.42% |
| 2000 | 7,764 | -212 | -0.27% |
| 1990 | 7,976 | 42 | 0.05% |
| 1980 | 7,934 | 687 | 0.91% |
| 1970 | 7,247 | -18 | -0.02% |
| 1960 | 7,265 | 1,246 | 1.90% |
| 1950 | 6,019 | 1,144 | 2.13% |
| 1940 | 4,875 | 1,669 | 4.28% |
| 1930 | 3,206 | 292 | 0.96% |
| 1920 | 2,914 | 0.00% |