Grand Forks County, North Dakota

Grand Forks County
Grand Forks County Courthouse
Map of North Dakota highlighting Grand Forks County
Location within the U.S. state of North Dakota
Map of the United States highlighting North Dakota
North Dakota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 47°55′N 97°27′W / 47.92°N 97.45°W / 47.92; -97.45
Country United States
State North Dakota
FoundedJanuary 4, 1873 (created)
March 2, 1875 (organized)
SeatGrand Forks
Largest cityGrand Forks
Area
 • Total1,440 sq mi (3,700 km2)
 • Land1,436 sq mi (3,720 km2)
 • Water3.1 sq mi (8 km2)  0.2%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total73,170
 • Estimate 
(2023)
72,708 Decrease
 • Density51/sq mi (20/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.gfcounty.nd.gov

Grand Forks County is a county in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 census, its population was 73,170,[1] making it the third most populous county in North Dakota. Its county seat and largest community is Grand Forks.[2]

  1. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.