Griggs County, North Dakota Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Griggs County, North Dakota, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Griggs County, North Dakota. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Griggs County, North Dakota. The estimated population of Griggs County, North Dakota is 2,242 people, with a median age of 52.9.

We can look at the total population in Griggs County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,242
 -3.11% -1.49%
2020
2,314
 -3.94% -
2019
2,409
+6.31%
-
2018
2,266
 -0.44% -
2017
2,276
 - -

Population of Griggs County, North Dakota by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
96.6%
96.2%
 +0.42%
Black/African American
0%
1.4%
 -100.00%
Native
0.9%
0.9%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.3%
0.3%
 +333.33%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
1.2%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Griggs County, North Dakota by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 52.9 -2.76% 49.6 -2.94% 56.2 -1.06%
2020 54.4 +6.46% 51.1 +5.14% 56.8 +5.77%
2019 51.1 +1.79% 48.6 -0.61% 53.7 +2.29%
2018 50.2 -1.38% 48.9 -2.59% 52.5 +1.55%
2017 50.9 - 50.2 - 51.7 -

The median age of Griggs County, North Dakota gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 139 -34.82% 111 +6.51% 92 117
10 to 19 122 +23.87% 110 +21.44% 146 135
20 to 29 91 +41.34% 121 -56.71% 132 65
30 to 39 99 -1.02% 85 +13.44% 95 93
40 to 49 122 -24.31% 116 -26.15% 94 87
50 to 59 170 -26.33% 139 +18.43% 129 164
60 to 69 180 +22.99% 179 +19.99% 222 216
70+ 230 -14.73% 262 -0.88% 197 258

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Griggs County, North Dakota is $64,196.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Griggs County.

  • Under 25
    $38,750.00
  • 25 to 44
    $80,000.00
  • 45 to 64
    $71,250.00
  • 65 and over
    $53,500.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Griggs County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Griggs County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Griggs County, North Dakota is currently $92,616.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

8.85% of households in Griggs County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Griggs County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.71%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.06%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.94%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.24%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.56%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.64%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.85%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Griggs County is $40,819.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Griggs County by the total population of Griggs County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Griggs County, North Dakota, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Griggs County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.27%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33.99%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.17%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    42.09%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.49%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Griggs County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Griggs County over the age of 16 is 1,843.

Of those people, a total of 62.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Griggs County is 60.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 91 41.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 93 92.50% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 104 98.10% 1.00%
30 to 34 years 78 88.50% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 182 98.90% 3.30%
45 to 54 years 221 87.80% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 181 79.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 216 73.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 411 40.10% 7.30%
75 years and over 266 3.00% 50.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Griggs County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,767 61.10% 2.10%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 20 40.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 56 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 29 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,767 61.10% 2.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Griggs County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Griggs County is 1,121, with median earnings of $40,120.00.

Women in Griggs County, North Dakota earning approximately 67.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,121 $40,120.00
Male 611 $49,764.00
Female 510 $33,469.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 347 $55,781.00
Business and Financial 35 $52,125.00
Computer and Mathematical 1 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $0.00
Community and Social Service 16 $51,563.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 59 $35,486.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 44 $41,667.00
Healthcare Support 23 $30,536.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 57 $7,019.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 52 $7,500.00
Personal Care and Service 32 $7,500.00
Sales 80 $16,957.00
Office and Administrative Support 126 $34,828.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 26 $48,571.00
Construction and Extraction 40 $44,375.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 57 $39,050.00
Production 18 $37,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 56 $51,458.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 248 $58,333.00 99 $39,906.00
Business and Financial 7 $0.00 28 $55,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 1 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 6 $0.00 10 $57,500.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 10 $0.00 49 $35,208.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 6 $0.00 38 $34,773.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 23 $30,536.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 28 $0.00 29 $4,514.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 14 $0.00 38 $2,499.00
Personal Care and Service 5 $0.00 27 $4,219.00
Sales 30 $21,364.00 50 $16,304.00
Office and Administrative Support 32 $92,917.00 94 $33,793.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 21 $49,464.00 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 39 $44,688.00 1 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 57 $39,050.00 0 $0.00
Production 15 $41,875.00 3 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 53 $51,771.00 3 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 927 households in Griggs County, with an average household size of 2.33 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 562 families in Griggs County with an average family size of 3.07 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 484 42 36 365
Average Household Size 2.99 3.19 5.19 1.06
Total Families 484 42 36 0
Average Household Size 2.99 2.24 5.14 0

Poverty

Of the 562 families in Griggs County, 3.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Griggs County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,354 housing units in Griggs County, North Dakota.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 927 68.46%
Vacant 427 31.54%

8.20% of the total 1,354 housing units in Griggs County are rental units. This is approximately 111 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 772 are occupied by the owner - or 57.02% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Griggs County is $480.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Griggs County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    44
  • Less than $500
    60
  • $500 to $999
    43
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    8
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Griggs County is $104,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Griggs County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    138
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    237
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    143
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    98
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    31
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    108
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    14
  • $1,000,000 or more
    3

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Griggs County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Griggs County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    495
  • 1940 to 1949
    86
  • 1950 to 1959
    150
  • 1960 to 1969
    231
  • 1970 to 1979
    185
  • 1980 to 1989
    59
  • 1990 to 1999
    70
  • 2000 to 2009
    36
  • 2010 to 2013
    42
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Griggs County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    36
  • 1 vehicle available
    256
  • 2 vehicles available
    296
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    339

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Griggs County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Griggs County that commute to work in a particular way.

15.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Griggs County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    207
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    247
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    99
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    122
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    87
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    35
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    99
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    4
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    24
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    37
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    15
  • 90 or more minutes
    18

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Griggs County, North Dakota in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Griggs County, North Dakota

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