Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN

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2021 Population

123,618

0.273% 1-year growth

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic
(DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic
(DFL) Party

2021 Median Age

46.9

0.213% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

11.5%

3.44% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$59,507

5.1% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$186,200

5.86% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

49,694

1.55% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN had a population of 124k people with a median age of 46.9 and a median household income of $59,507. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN grew from 123,282 to 123,618, a 0.273% increase and its median household income grew from $56,622 to $59,507, a 5.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.17%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (4.01%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.932%), and White (Hispanic) (0.824%).

2.74% of the households in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.5% of the residents in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Itasca, Carlton (South), Cass & Aitkin Counties--Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN are Itasca Community College (238 degrees awarded in 2021), Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (197 degrees), and Leech Lake Tribal College (32 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN was $186,200, and the homeownership rate was 82.5%.

Most people in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN was 2 cars per household.

Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN borders Beltrami, Becker, Hubbard, Clearwater, Mahnomen & Lake of the Woods Counties PUMA, MN, Hibbing & Cloquet Cities PUMA, MN, Duluth, Hermantown & Proctor Cities PUMA, MN, Chisago, Isanti, Pine, Mille Lacs & Kanabec Counties PUMA, MN, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd & Wadena Counties PUMA, MN, and Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI.

United States Minnesota

Population & Diversity

Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN is home to a population of 124k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.14% of Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN residents were born outside of the country (1.42k people).

In 2021, there were 21.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (109k people) in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.15k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 4.96k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN are Spanish (906 households), Other Native Languages of North America (737 households), and German (372 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

59,673

Women

48.4%

63,569

Men

51.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 123,242 inhabitants, with 51.6% men, and 48.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99.5%

2021 Citizenship

99.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.5% of Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
109k ± 356
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.15k ± 430
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
4.96k ± 232

1.85%

Hispanic Population

2.29k people

1.85% of the people in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN are hispanic (2.29k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Canada
262 ± 397 people
Mexico
170 ± 320 people
Philippines
128 ± 278 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN was Canada, the natal country of 262 Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN residents, followed by Mexico with 170 and Philippines with 128.

Foreign-Born Population

1.14%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.42k people

1.12%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.38k people

As of 2021, 1.14% of Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN residents (1.42k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN was 1.12%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
906 households (0.77%)
Other Native Languages of North America
737 households (0.627%)
German
372 households (0.316%)

2.74% of the households in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN was Spanish. 0.77% of the households in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,673 ± 264
Gulf War (2001-)
1,096 ± 169
Gulf War (1990s)
1,012 ± 157

Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.26 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN employs 49.7k people. The largest industries in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN are Construction (3,919 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,890 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,545 people), and the highest paying industries are Beer, wine, & liquor stores ($112,896), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($97,698), and Metal ore mining ($93,987).

Males in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,497. The income inequality in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.428, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,081

Women

49.7%

25,396

Men

50.3%

The workforce of Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN in 2020 was 50,477 people, with 49.7% woman, and 50.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN.

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Occupations

49.7k

2021 Value

−1.55%

1 Year decline

± −1.55%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN declined at a rate of −1.55%, from 50.5k employees to 49.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,399 people), Cashiers (1,333 people), and Personal care aides (1,273 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Minnesota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

49.7k

2021 Value

−1.55%

1 Year decline

± −1.55%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN declined at a rate of −1.55%, from 50.5k employees to 49.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN, are Construction (3,919 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,890 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,545 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN, though some of these residents may live in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,883

Median earning men ± $1,077

$30,893

Median earning women ± $1,092

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,625), Public Administration ($65,483), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,705).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($48,910), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,202), and Manufacturing ($39,014).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $28.4B, followed by Electronics ($26.2B) and Precision instruments ($23.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Minnesota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$333B

2020 Value in Minnesota

$636B

Projected 2050 Value in Minnesota

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Minnesota trade was $333B. This is expected to increase 91% to $636B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Minnesota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Wisconsin
$25.1B
Iowa
$14.8B
Illinois
$14B

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Wisconsin with $25.1B, followed by Iowa with $14.8B and Illinois and $14B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Minnesota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (52.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Minnesota

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Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the Democratic Party (United States)|U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.

Tina Smith

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN awarded 467 degrees. The student population of Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,117 male students and 1,547 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN are White (339 and 73.5%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (56 and 12.1%), Two or More Races (35 and 7.59%), and Black or African American (15 and 3.25%).

The largest universities in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN by number of degrees awarded are Itasca Community College (238 and 51%), Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (197 and 42.2%), and Leech Lake Tribal College (32 and 6.85%).

The most popular majors in Itasca, Carlton (South), Cass & Aitkin Counties--Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN are Liberal Arts & Sciences (176 and 37.7%), Criminal Justice - Police Science (48 and 10.3%), and Pre-Engineering (28 and 6%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,664 students enrolled in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN, 41.9% men and 58.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,908 records, of which 60.5% were women and 39.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
176 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Police Science
36 degrees awarded
Pre-Engineering
28 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Itasca, Carlton (South), Cass & Aitkin Counties--Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 176 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Itasca, Carlton (South), Cass & Aitkin Counties--Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Itasca Community College
238 degrees awarded
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
197 degrees awarded
Leech Lake Tribal College
32 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Itasca Community College with 238 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 180 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN, which is 0.627 times less than the 287 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 339 degrees mean that there were 6.05 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 56 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($5,192) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($581) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,180) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.333% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.206% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (32.9k), Some college (24.5k), and Bachelors Degree (15.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN was $186,200 in 2021, which is 0.76 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $175,900 to $186,200, a 5.86% increase. The homeownership rate in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN is 82.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN have an average commute time of 23.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN is $59,507. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN was Plymouth, Maple Grove (West) & Medicine Lake Cities PUMA, MN with a value of $124,355, followed by Champlin, Rogers Cities & Lake Minnetonka PUMA, MN and Eden Prairie & Minnetonka Cities PUMA, MN, with respective values of $120,115 and $112,632.

Housing

Property

$186,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,803

$40,991

Median Property Taxes

±$918

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

82.5%

Homeownership

2021

63.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 82.5% of the housing units in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 81.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN was Plymouth, Maple Grove (West) & Medicine Lake Cities PUMA, MN with a value of $124,355, followed by Champlin, Rogers Cities & Lake Minnetonka PUMA, MN and Eden Prairie & Minnetonka Cities PUMA, MN, with respective values of $120,115 and $112,632.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,507

Median Household Income

± $1,279

49.7k

Number of Households

± 1,017

In 2021, the median household income of the 49.7k households in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN grew to $59,507 from the previous year's value of $56,622.

The following chart displays the households in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.428

2021 Wage GINI in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN

0.418

2020 Wage GINI in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN

In 2021, the income inequality in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN was 0.428 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.47% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.8%)
Carpooled (9.43%)
Worked At Home (7.68%)

In 2021, 77.8% of workers in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.43%) and those who worked at home (7.68%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.28% of the workforce in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN (13.8k out of 120k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN is White, followed by Native American and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.6% of the population of Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN has health coverage, with 41.4% on employee plans, 20.3% on Medicaid, 17.7% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 1.96% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1102 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.34% decrease from the previous year (1117 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1322 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 343 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,102 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Minnesota

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see an average of 1,102 patients per year. This represents a 1.34% decrease from the previous year (1,117 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Minnesota in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.1% under 18 years, 14.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.43%

Uninsured

41.4%

Employer Coverage

20.3%

Medicaid

17.7%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

1.96%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN grew by 2.53% from 5.29% to 5.43%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.