City safety & data profile

Grand RapidsMN

Grand Rapids, MN is a 11K-resident city in Itasca County with a median household income of $61,029.

Itasca County, Minnesota. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Grand Rapids, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Grand Rapids has a population larger than 7% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $213,800, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

11K
Population
Top 93%
By size
$61,029
Median income
$213,800
Median home
15.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids posts a median household income higher than 24% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Grand Rapids area.

Top 76%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Grand Rapids

Where Grand Rapids income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$61,029 Bottom 24% higher than 24% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Grand Rapids, MN beyond the headline numbers

Grand Rapids sits inside Itasca County, Minnesota, at roughly 47.24°N, -93.53°W. Population 11,127, $61,029 median household income. Median home value $213,800, median rent $1,090. Poverty rate 15.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Grand Rapids's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 36.2%, then obesity at 35.5%. 1 hospital in/around Grand Rapids, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Grand Rapids from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
11,127
Grand Rapids
Median Income
$61,029
-10% vs avg
Median Home Value
$213,800
-6% vs avg
Median Age
44.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Itasca County) - Grand Rapids's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
45K+0%
Median Income
$68,603+46%
Median Home Value
$225,200+48%
Poverty Rate
12.2%-2%
Unemployment
5.9%-40%

Economics

Economics indicators for Grand Rapids, MN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,090/mo
Poverty Rate
15.5% +9% vs avg
Unemployment 5.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 28.8%
Work From Home 9.6%
Public Transit 3%

Population

White 89.4%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
36.2%
Obesity
35.5%
Short Sleep Duration
27%
Physical Inactivity
25.8%
Binge Drinking
16.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.7%
Current Smoking
15.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.6%
Diabetes
12.9%
Current Asthma
10.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 63.8%
Annual Checkup 76%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
7.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
7.6%
Stroke
4.1%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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1
★★★
0
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
GRAND ITASCA CLINIC AND HOSPITAL
GRAND RAPIDS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Grand Rapids, MN? ▼
Grand Rapids, MN has a population of 11,127 people, located in Itasca County, Minnesota.
What is the median household income in Grand Rapids? ▼
The median household income in Grand Rapids, MN is $61,029 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 15.5%.
What is the median home value in Grand Rapids? ▼
The median home value in Grand Rapids, MN is $213,800. Median rent is $1,090/month.
What are the top health concerns in Grand Rapids? ▼
The top health indicators in Grand Rapids include High Blood Pressure (36.2%), Obesity (35.5%), Short Sleep Duration (27%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Grand Rapids? ▼
Grand Rapids has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Grand Rapids? ▼
The median age in Grand Rapids, MN is 44.3 years. 28.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Grand Rapids, MN is located in Itasca County, Minnesota. With a population of 11K and a $61,029 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Grand Rapids area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Using Grand Rapids's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Grand Rapids area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Itasca County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.