County · North Dakota
Grant County, North Dakota
Grant County, North Dakota. Grant County had 2,206 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.0% since 2020, while North Dakota grew 2.6%. It holds 17 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs, 11 towns and townships and 2 census-designated) and 1 census tract. GEOID 38037.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,206
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,301 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,269
Median household income
$57,875
±$12,632 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $76,657
Median home value
$93,200
±$21,457 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $249,900
Median gross rent
$675
±$92 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $954
How many people live in Grant County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 2,301 residents in Grant County. The Census Bureau estimates 2,206 for July 1, 2025, down 4.0% since 2020, while North Dakota grew 2.6%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 2,269 over 1,659 square miles of land.
| Measure | Grant County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,269 | 784,841 | −84 |
| Households | 1,059±57 | 331,063 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.08±0.11 | 2.28 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,635±62 | 377,281 | no clear change |
Grant County's population since 2000
From 2,841 in 2000 to 2,206 in 2025: down 22.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Grant County?
Grant County holds 17 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 11 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Elgin with 516 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Elgin | 543 | $35,188 |
|---|---|---|
| Carson | 254 | $43,750 |
| New Leipzig | 218 | $55,000 |
| Elm Township, Grant CountyGEOID 3803723580 | 58 | not published |
| Minnie TownshipGEOID 3803753300 | 51 | $2,500 or less |
| Lark TownshipGEOID 3803745140 | 40 | $94,250 |
| Raleigh TownshipGEOID 3803765140 | 40 | $87,083 |
| LeithGEOID 3845860 | 28 | $73,125 |
| Leipzig TownshipGEOID 3803745820 | 28 | $100,250 |
| Rock Township, Grant CountyGEOID 3803767340 | 24 | not published |
| Winona TownshipGEOID 3803786900 | 24 | not published |
| Fisher TownshipGEOID 3803726580 | 19 | not published |
| Freda TownshipGEOID 3803728300 | 17 | not published |
| HeilGEOID 3836980 | 15 | not published |
| RaleighGEOID 3865100 | 14 | $88,125 |
| Pretty Rock TownshipGEOID 3803764580 | 13 | not published |
| Howe TownshipGEOID 3803739060 | 12 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Grant County?
The median resident of Grant County is 48.9 years old; 22.5% are under 18 and 29.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.5%. 3.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Grant County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.9±2.6 | 35.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.5%±2.0 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 29.7%±2.2 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2%±1.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.3%±2.5 pts | 81.7% | −3.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5%±1.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.1%±1.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5%±1.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.6%±1.8 pts | 4.7% | +2.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.7%±2.6 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.6%±2.0 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 14.2%±2.8 pts | 12.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.3%±1.5 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.9%±2.7 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.7%±3.1 pts | 32.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.7%±1.4 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±1.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Grant County earn?
Half of Grant County's 1,059 households earn less than $57,875 a year (±$12,632), against $76,657 in North Dakota. In 2015-2019 it was $62,689 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Grant County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,875±$12,632 | $76,657 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $83,261±$8,670 | $101,793 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,687±$3,592 | $43,389 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.6%±4.1 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.2%±8.5 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.6%±2.9 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.5%±3.8 pts | 88.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Grant County?
Owners occupy 83.4% of Grant County's occupied homes and renters 16.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $93,200 by its owner (±$21,457). The median renter pays $675 a month including utilities, and 49.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Grant County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $93,200±$21,457 | $249,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $675±$92 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.6%±16.9 pts | 31.1% | +30.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,211±$69 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.4%±4.1 pts | 62.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,635±62 | 377,281 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.5%±2.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.9%±5.0 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.1%±4.1 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.6%±3.8 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 25.5%±4.3 pts | 11.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Grant County building?
Builders took permits for 8 new housing units across Grant County in 2025 (8 single-family), 3.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Grant County get to work?
63.3% of Grant County's workers drive alone and 16.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.5 minutes.
| Measure | Grant County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.0%±3.6 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6%±2.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 63.3%±5.8 pts | 77.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5%±3.2 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 8.3%±3.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.4%±5.3 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.5 min±2.5 | 17.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Grant County's census tracts?
Grant County is a single census tract.
| Tract 965938037965900 | 2,269 | $57,875 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Grant County compare with North Dakota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 41st of 53 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 43rd of 53 |
| Residents per square mile | 50th of 53 |
| Median household income | 51st of 53 |
| Median home value | 50th of 53 |
| Median gross rent | 39th of 53 |
| Poverty rate | 5th of 53 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45th of 53 |
| Median age | 9th of 53 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Grant County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.