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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Grand Rapids

Minnesota · 7,941 residents · 22.378 sq mi
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Grand Rapids has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,623. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $47,900. Households here earn about 37% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,941
+2%vs 2000
vs 7,764 in 2000
1990 – 2025
355 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 347 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.2
−11%vs 2000
vs 40.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K8K9K11K12K1990201020202024Grand Rapids
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,623
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,991 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,128
−35%vs 2000
vs $17,223 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.6%
+6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$47,900
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $76,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$304
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $402 in 2000
US average: $450
65.1%
+5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.0% in 2000
34.9% rent
2.4
−8%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(7,384)
Black0.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(66)
Asian0.7%(55)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(359)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(7,838)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(61)
Asian0.3%(26)
Other1%(77)
Diversity Score5.1%(401)
5
+9%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.4%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.8%
−8.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
+30%vs 2000
vs 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grand Rapids, Minnesota?

Grand Rapids, Minnesota has about 7,941 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Grand Rapids, Minnesota?

The typical household in Grand Rapids, Minnesota earns about $19,623 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grand Rapids, Minnesota expensive?

In Grand Rapids, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $47,900, and the typical rent is about $304 a month.

How educated are people in Grand Rapids, Minnesota?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Grand Rapids, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grand Rapids, Minnesota?

About 17.6% of people in Grand Rapids, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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