Grand Forks

The City in Brief

Founded: 1875

Head Official: Mayor Michael R. Brown (since 2000)

City Population

1980: 43,765

1990: 49,417

2000: 49,321

2003 estimate: 48,618

Percent change, 1990–2000: -0.2%

U.S. rank in 1990: 511th (State rank: 2nd)

U.S. rank in 2000: 404th (Grand Forks, ND and East Grand Forks, MN combined; State rank: 2nd)

Metropolitan Area Population

1980: 66,100

1990: 103,272

2000: 97,478

Percent change, 1990–2000: -5.6%

U.S. rank in 1980: 280th

U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported

U.S. rank in 2000: 258th

Area: 19.2 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 834 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 40.3° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 19.3 inches of rain; 41 inches of snow

Major Economic Sectors: Trade, government, services

Unemployment Rate: 4.1% (February 2005)

Per Capita Income: $18,395 (1999)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 2,442

Major Colleges and Universities: University of North Dakota

Daily Newspaper: Grand Forks Herald