Grand Rapids Population

1900–2026

11,220

2026 projection

0.8% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Grand Rapids. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202611,220+390.35%
202511,181-570.51%
202411,238-360.32%
202311,274-70.06%
202211,281+380.34%
202111,243+1171.05%
202011,126-90.08%
201911,135-120.11%
201811,147-130.12%
201711,160+650.59%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Grand Rapids is growing about as fast as Itasca County, and slower than Minnesota and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Minnesota+2.1%
  • Grand Rapids+0.9%
  • Itasca County+0.8%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Grand Rapids Demographics

44.3median age

Median age

Female46.3 yrs
Male41.4 yrs

Adults

8,959
2,729 seniors (65+) · 30% of adults6,230 other adults

Sex

Female 53.6% · 6,005Male 46.4% · 5,202

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 112 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Grand Rapids Income

$61,029median household income

Median household income

$61,029

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$39,958

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

15.5%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Grand Rapids Marital Status

48% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married48%54%43%
Never married29%31%27%
Divorced13%12%14%
Widowed10%3%16%
Separated<1%<1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201