Grand Forks Population 2026

Grand Forks has a population of 57,011, making it the #736 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in North Dakota. It is about 154× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Grand Forks (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

57,011

Rank in United States

#736

Coordinates

47.93°N, 97.03°W

~253 m elevation · America/Chicago

Distance to capital (Washington)

1,893 km

1,176 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Dakota

City	Population	Rank in United States
Fargo	118,523	#247
Bismarck	75,092	#500
Minot	49,450	#886
West Fargo	33,597	#1364
Williston	26,977	#1741
Dickinson	23,765	#1999
Mandan	21,382	#2221
Jamestown	15,422	#3026

Cities near Grand Forks

West Fargo33,597 people · ~117 km away
Fargo118,523 people · ~118 km away
Moorhead42,005 people · ~119 km away
Jamestown15,422 people · ~169 km away
Aberdeen28,102 people · ~295 km away
Bismarck75,092 people · ~309 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Grand Forks?

Grand Forks has a population of 57,011 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #736 biggest city in United States.

What state is Grand Forks in?

Grand Forks is located in North Dakota, United States.

Is Grand Forks the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,893 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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