Grand Rapids is a city located in Itasca County Minnesota. Grand Rapids has a 2024 population of 11,332. It is also the county seat of Itasca County. Grand Rapids is currently growing at a rate of 0.54% annually and its population has increased by 2.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,087 in 2020.
The average household income in Grand Rapids is $68,665 with a poverty rate of 16.96%. The median age in Grand Rapids is 43.2 years: 40.6 years for males, and 48.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Grand Rapids was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,138 | 90.86% |
| Two or more races | 568 | 5.09% |
| Native American | 233 | 2.09% |
| Black or African American | 123 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 85 | 0.76% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,618 | 2.25 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Non Family | 2,096 | 1.18 | 40.5 | 59.5 |
| Married | 1,931 | 3.19 | 84.8 | 15.2 |
| Female | 447 | 2.92 | 50.3 | 49.7 |
| Male | 144 | 3.17 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
61.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 324 | 3.97% |
| Associates Degree | 1,177 | 14.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,263 | 15.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,034 | 12.68% |
| High School Graduate | 2,429 | 29.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60 | 0.74% |
| Some College | 1,868 | 22.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,594 | 7,285 | 2,236 |
| 2+ Races | 204 | 204 | 22 |
| Native American | 159 | 134 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 115 | 115 | 30 |
| Other Race | 85 | 85 | 6 |
| Black | 77 | 27 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,571 | $58,464 | $38,172 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,565 | $87,768 | $75,133 |
| High School Graduate | $22,924 | $12,981 | $29,279 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,751 | $45,735 | $35,050 |
| Some College | $35,897 | $46,088 | $31,635 |
$36,751
Average Earnings
$45,735
Average Male
$35,050
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.12% of Grand Rapids residents speak only English, while 0.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,518 | 1,393 | 14.64% |
| Multiple | 557 | 188 | 33.75% |
| Native | 192 | 119 | 61.98% |
| Black | 102 | 49 | 48.04% |
| Other | 85 | 39 | 45.88% |
| Hispanic | 171 | 39 | 22.81% |
16.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.64%
Male Poverty Rate
18.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Grand Rapids is Native, with 61.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Grand Rapids is White, with 14.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50.29% |
| High School | 27.73% |
| Some College | 10.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 36.42% |
| Female Employed | 11.1% |
| Male Employed | 7.55% |
| Male Unemployed | 3.13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,000 | $94,185 |
| Households | $53,317 | $68,665 |
| Married Families | $91,479 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,000 | $37,462 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
42.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
619
Number of Veterans
587
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 241 |
| Second Gulf War | 77 |
| First Gulf War | 43 |
| Korea | 36 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 214 |
| 75+ | 177 |
| 35 to 54 | 112 |
| 55 to 64 | 94 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 591 | 7.2% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 9.62% |
| Native American | 3 | 1.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.4%
Labor Force Participation
50.4%
Employment Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.98%
Born in Grand Rapids
99.78%
Native Born
0.22%
Foreign Born
0.15%
Non Citizen
0.06%
Naturalized
99.78% of Grand Rapids residents were born in the United States, with 75.98% having been born in Minnesota. 0.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,639 | 62 | 0.54% |
| 2028 | 11,577 | 61 | 0.53% |
| 2027 | 11,516 | 61 | 0.53% |
| 2026 | 11,455 | 62 | 0.54% |
| 2025 | 11,393 | 61 | 0.54% |
| 2024 | 11,332 | 61 | 0.54% |
| 2023 | 11,271 | 35 | 0.31% |
| 2022 | 11,236 | -11 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 11,247 | 160 | 1.44% |
| 2020 | 11,087 | -142 | -1.26% |
| 2019 | 11,229 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2018 | 11,230 | -3 | -0.03% |
| 2017 | 11,233 | 75 | 0.67% |
| 2016 | 11,158 | 98 | 0.89% |
| 2015 | 11,060 | 44 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 11,016 | 85 | 0.78% |
| 2013 | 10,931 | 48 | 0.44% |
| 2012 | 10,883 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2011 | 10,885 | 19 | 0.17% |
| 2010 | 10,866 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,764 | -212 | -2.66% |
| 1990 | 7,976 | 42 | 0.53% |
| 1980 | 7,934 | 687 | 9.48% |
| 1970 | 7,247 | -18 | -0.25% |
| 1960 | 7,265 | 1,246 | 20.7% |
| 1950 | 6,019 | 1,144 | 23.47% |
| 1940 | 4,875 | 1,669 | 52.06% |
| 1930 | 3,206 | 292 | 10.02% |
| 1920 | 2,914 | -8,725 | -74.96% |