Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids is the county seat and largest city in Itasca County. Its central location makes it a commercial hub for Itasca County and many areas beyond, and its economy combines a strong industrial base with flourishing tourism and retail sectors. It is home to Grand Rapids High School, Itasca Community College, and a wealth of cultural opportunities for a community of its size.

Population

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Population

Population 2000 2010 2026 2031
Grand Rapids 10,286 10,841 11,167 11,091

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Population by Age

Population 2026
0-4 644
5-9 641
10-14 687
15-19 701
20-24 727
25-29 523
30-34 673
35-39 708
40-44 668
45-49 624
50-54 521
55-59 498
60-64 660
65-69 740
70-74 710
75-79 523
80-84 431
85+ 488
18+ 8,777
Median Age 42

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Population by Race

Grand Rapids 2026
Total 11,167.00
White Alone 89.78%
Black Alone 1.1%
American Indian Alone 1.81%
Asian Alone 0.58%
Pacific Islander Alone 0.02%
Some Other Race 0.51%
Two or More Races 6.2%
Hispanic Origin 1.85%
Diversity Index 21.90

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Growth Rate

Grand Rapids 2026 - 2031
Population -0.14%
Households -0.04%
Families -0.34%
Median Household Income 2%
Per Capita Income 2%

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Housing

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Households

Population 2000 2010 2026 2031
Households 4,319 4,601 4,814 4,805
Housing Units 4,546 4,894 5,219 5,228
Owner Occupied Units 2,886 2,909
Renter Occupied Units 1,928 1,896
Vacant Units 405 423

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Home Value

Grand Rapids 2026 2031
Median Home Value $239,236 $289,352
Average Home Value $264,318 $314,839
<$50,000 101 145
$50,000 - $99,999 93 47
$100,000 - $149,999 295 148
$150,000 - $199,999 502 309
$200,000 - $249,999 576 508
$250,000 - $299,999 370 378
$300,000 - $399,999 571 710
$400,000 - $499,999 305 488
$500,000 - $749,999 40 94
$1,000,000 + 17 42

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Housing Year Built

Year Range Houses Built
2010 or Later 484
2000-2009 477
1990-1999 562
1980-1989 743
1970-1979 854
1960-1969 595
1950-1959 565
1940-1949 325
1939 or Before 426

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Income

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Income

Grand Rapids 2026 2031
Median Household $62,459 $68,476
Average Household $79,472 $89,178
Per Capita $34,667 $39,055

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Household Income

Grand Rapids 2026
<$15,000 507
$15,000 - $24,999 469
$25,000 - $34,999 397
$35,000 - $49,999 525
$50,000 - $74,999 938
$75,000 - $99,999 641
$100,000 - $149,999 814
$150,000 - $199,999 275
$200,000+ 248

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Employees

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Commute

Category Commuters
Workers 16+ 4,796
In-County Residents 4,365
Out-of-County Residents 363
Drive Alone 3,327
Carpooled 613
Public Transport 145
Work at Home 459
Motorcycle 15
Bicycle 30
Walked 146
Other 61
Less than 5 minutes 295
5-9 minutes 1,338
10-14 minutes 1,348
15-19 minutes 538
20-24 minutes 259
25-29 minutes 74
30-34 minutes 117
35-39 minutes 0
40-44 minutes 21
45-59 minutes 116
60-89 minutes 161
90+ minutes 70
Average Travel Time 0

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Employees by NAICS

Category Number
Total Employees 11,301
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt 10
Mining 8
Utilities 6
Construction 460
Manufacturing 897
Wholesale Trade 149
   
Retail Trade 1,782
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers 181
Furn & Home Furnish Str 74
Electronics & Appl Store 14
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip 289
Food & Beverage Stores 381
Health/Pers Care Stores 99
Gasoline Stations 15
Clothing/Accessory Store 82
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music 128
General Merchandise Str 519
   
Transportation/Warehouse 124
Information 333
   
Finance & Insurance 350
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn 172
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv 89
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other 89
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing 201
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv 486
Legal Services 60
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises 26
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt 333
Educational Services 732
HealthCare/Social Assist 2,728
Arts/Entertainment/Rec 160
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs 1,006
Accommodation 94
Food Srv/Drinking Places 912
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin 748
Auto Repair/Maintenance 137
Public Administration Emp 762

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Educational Attainment (25+)

Grand Rapids 2026
<9th Grade 73
Some High School 218
GED 185
Graduated High School 2,215
Some College/No Degree 1,575
Associates Degree 1,177
Bachelor's Degree 1,315
Graduate Degree 1,009

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

Category Number
Total Businesses 1,016
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus 2
Mining Bus 2
Utilities Bus 1
Construction Bus 43
Manufacturing Bus 31
Wholesale Trade Bus 25
   
Retail Trade Bus 140
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus 20
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus 9
Electronics & Appl Store Bus 3
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus 14
Food & Beverage Stores Bus 24
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus 16
Gasoline Stations Bus 3
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus 15
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus 26
General Merchandise Str Bus 10
   
Transportation/Warehouse Bus 17
Information Bus 32
   
Finance & Insurance Bus 75
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus 20
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus 30
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus 25
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus 45
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus 74
Legal Services Bus 17
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus 2
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus 29
Educational Services Bus 24
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus 148
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus 20
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus 62
Accommodation Bus 11
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus 51
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus 163
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus 25
Public Administration Bus 55

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

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