Griggs County, ND

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Griggs County Overview

2,309
TOTAL POPULATION
1,176
MALE POPULATION
1,133
FEMALE POPULATION
103.80
MALES / 100 FEMALES
96.34
FEMALES / 100 MALES
51.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$43,383
PER CAPITA INCOME
$87,656
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$66,688
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
44.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
55.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.51
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,150
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Griggs County Area Codes

Race in Griggs County

The most populous races in Griggs County are White / Caucasian (2,224 | 96.3%), Two or more Races (62 | 2.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (35 | 1.5%).
Race in Griggs County
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino351.5%
Native / Alaskan231.0%
White / Caucasian2,22496.3%
Two or more Races622.7%
Some other Race00.0%
Total2,309100.0%

Ancestry in Griggs County

The most populous ancestries reported in Griggs County are Norwegian (1,046 | 45.3%), German (558 | 24.2%), Irish (133 | 5.8%), English (89 | 3.8%), and Swedish (71 | 3.1%), together accounting for 82.1% of all Griggs County residents.
Ancestry in Griggs County
Ancestry# Population% Population
American512.2%
Arab90.4%
Belgian120.5%
British40.2%
Cree60.3%
Czech180.8%
Danish241.0%
Dutch261.1%
Eastern European100.4%
Ecuadorian160.7%
English893.8%
Finnish60.3%
French532.3%
French American Indian60.3%
French Canadian150.6%
German55824.2%
German Russian20.1%
Irish1335.8%
Italian170.7%
Korean50.2%
Lebanese90.4%
Luxembourger50.2%
Mexican100.4%
Norwegian1,04645.3%
Polish120.5%
Russian210.9%
Scandinavian70.3%
Scotch-Irish492.1%
Scottish281.2%
Slovak50.2%
Slovene271.2%
South American160.7%
Spanish90.4%
Swedish713.1%
Welsh100.4%
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Immigrants in Griggs County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Griggs County came from Ecuador (16 | 0.7%), Latin America (16 | 0.7%), South America (16 | 0.7%), Australia (10 | 0.4%), and Oceania (10 | 0.4%), together accounting for 2.9% of all Griggs County residents.
Immigrants in Griggs County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia50.2%
Australia100.4%
Canada90.4%
Eastern Asia50.2%
Ecuador160.7%
Europe60.3%
Germany60.3%
Korea50.2%
Latin America160.7%
Oceania100.4%
South America160.7%
Western Europe60.3%
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Sex and Age in Griggs County

Sex and Age in Griggs County

The most populous age groups in Griggs County are 70 to 74 Years (118 | 10.0%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (119 | 10.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Griggs County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years56 (4.8%)64 (5.7%)
5 to 9 Years61 (5.2%)52 (4.6%)
10 to 14 Years88 (7.5%)67 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Years54 (4.6%)60 (5.3%)
20 to 24 Years76 (6.5%)43 (3.8%)
25 to 29 Years80 (6.8%)30 (2.6%)
30 to 34 Years23 (2.0%)44 (3.9%)
35 to 39 Years65 (5.5%)54 (4.8%)
40 to 44 Years41 (3.5%)32 (2.8%)
45 to 49 Years67 (5.7%)60 (5.3%)
50 to 54 Years59 (5.0%)62 (5.5%)
55 to 59 Years88 (7.5%)90 (7.9%)
60 to 64 Years84 (7.1%)119 (10.5%)
65 to 69 Years114 (9.7%)85 (7.5%)
70 to 74 Years118 (10.0%)94 (8.3%)
75 to 79 Years48 (4.1%)39 (3.4%)
80 to 84 Years21 (1.8%)51 (4.5%)
85 Years and over33 (2.8%)87 (7.7%)
Total1,176 (100.0%)1,133 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Griggs County

Median Family Size in Griggs County

The median family size in Griggs County is 3.11 persons per family, with single female/mother families (43 | 7.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.81 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (43 | 7.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.53 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Griggs County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple485 (84.9%)3.01
Single Male/Father43 (7.5%)2.53
Single Female/Mother43 (7.5%)4.81
Total Families571 (100.0%)3.11

Median Household Size in Griggs County

The median household size in Griggs County is 2.39 persons per household, with single female/mother households (43 | 4.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.95 persons per household. non-family households (356 | 38.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.13 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Griggs County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple485 (52.3%)3.01
Single Male/Father43 (4.6%)3.30
Single Female/Mother43 (4.6%)4.95
Non-family356 (38.4%)1.13
Total Households927 (100.0%)2.39

Household Size by Marriage Status in Griggs County

Out of a total of 927 households in Griggs County, 571 (61.6%) are family households, while 356 (38.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 371, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 321.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Griggs County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-321 (34.6%)
2-Person Households371 (40.0%)31 (3.3%)
3-Person Households70 (7.5%)4 (0.4%)
4-Person Households66 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households56 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households8 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total571 (61.6%)356 (38.4%)

Female Fertility in Griggs County

Fertility by Age in Griggs County

Average fertility rate in Griggs County is 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 93.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 78.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Griggs County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years4 (21.0%)34.0
35 to 50 years15 (78.9%)93.0
Total19 (100.0%)56.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Griggs County

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Griggs County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Griggs County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Griggs County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree4 (21.0%)38.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree15 (78.9%)517.0
Total19 (100.0%)56.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Griggs County

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Griggs County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Griggs County

Income Overview in Griggs County

Per Capita Income in Griggs County is $43,383, while median incomes of families and households are $87,656 and $66,688 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,309$43,383
Median Family Income571$87,656
Mean Family Income571$129,894
Median Household Income927$66,688
Mean Household Income927$98,397
Income Deficit571$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,30944.51%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,30955.49¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,3090.51

Earnings by Sex in Griggs County

Average Earnings in Griggs County are $39,136, $52,778 for men and $29,286 for women, a difference of 44.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Griggs County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male706 (55.7%)$52,778
Female562 (44.3%)$29,286
Total1,268 (100.0%)$39,136

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Griggs County

The most common earnings brackets in Griggs County are $100,000+ for men (142 | 20.1%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (78 | 13.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Griggs County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less20 (2.8%)51 (9.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9994 (0.6%)66 (11.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49927 (3.8%)16 (2.9%)
$7,500 to $9,99912 (1.7%)24 (4.3%)
$10,000 to $12,4994 (0.6%)8 (1.4%)
$12,500 to $14,99936 (5.1%)30 (5.3%)
$15,000 to $17,49928 (4.0%)3 (0.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9994 (0.6%)38 (6.8%)
$20,000 to $22,4992 (0.3%)19 (3.4%)
$22,500 to $24,99946 (6.5%)11 (2.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99929 (4.1%)17 (3.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99914 (2.0%)33 (5.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99933 (4.7%)78 (13.9%)
$40,000 to $44,99920 (2.8%)41 (7.3%)
$45,000 to $49,99959 (8.4%)30 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99939 (5.5%)6 (1.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99990 (12.8%)32 (5.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99930 (4.3%)9 (1.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99967 (9.5%)13 (2.3%)
$100,000+142 (20.1%)37 (6.6%)
Total706 (100.0%)562 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Griggs County

Average earnings in Griggs County are $55,682 for men and $35,135 for women, a difference of 36.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $140,817, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $48,906. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $54,167, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $26,875.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Griggs County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$48,906$0
High School Diploma$56,767$32,679
College or Associate's Degree$51,250$26,875
Bachelor's Degree$53,667$54,167
Graduate Degree$140,817$41,382
Total$55,682$35,135

Family Income in Griggs County

Family Income Brackets in Griggs County

According to the Griggs County family income data, there are 116 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.3% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Griggs County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000203.5%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999193.3%
$25,000 to $34,999376.5%
$35,000 to $49,999508.8%
$50,000 to $74,99910217.9%
$75,000 to $99,99911620.3%
$100,000 to $149,9996611.6%
$150,000 to $199,9997413.0%
$200,000+8715.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Griggs County

5-person families (56 | 9.8%) account for the highest median family income in Griggs County with $160,333 per family, while 2-person families (391 | 68.5%) have the highest median income of $41,080 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Griggs County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families391 (68.5%)$82,159
3-Person Families63 (11.0%)$90,625
4-Person Families53 (9.3%)$118,750
5-Person Families56 (9.8%)$160,333
6-Person Families8 (1.4%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total571 (100.0%)$87,656

Family Income by Number of Earners in Griggs County

The median family income in Griggs County is $87,656, with families comprising 3+ earners (58) having the highest median family income of $160,833, while families with 1 earner (147) have the lowest median family income of $54,688, accounting for 10.2% and 25.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Griggs County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners94 (16.5%)$57,500
1 Earner147 (25.7%)$54,688
2 Earners272 (47.6%)$96,071
3+ Earners58 (10.2%)$160,833
Total571 (100.0%)$87,656

Household Income in Griggs County

Household Income Brackets in Griggs County

With 202 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Griggs County, accounting for 21.8% of all households. In contrast, only 20 households (2.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Griggs County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000626.7%
$10,000 to $14,999202.2%
$15,000 to $24,999889.5%
$25,000 to $34,999727.8%
$35,000 to $49,999748.0%
$50,000 to $74,99920221.8%
$75,000 to $99,99915416.6%
$100,000 to $149,999839.0%
$150,000 to $199,999828.8%
$200,000+909.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Griggs County

The median household income in Griggs County is $66,688, with the highest median household income of $76,667 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 302 households (32.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $50,833, with 16 households (1.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Griggs County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years16 (1.7%)$50,833
25 to 44 Years191 (20.6%)$75,938
45 to 64 Years302 (32.6%)$76,667
65+ Years418 (45.1%)$58,971
Total927 (100.0%)$66,688

Poverty in Griggs County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Griggs County

With 3.7% poverty level for males and 9.5% for females among the residents of Griggs County, 55 to 64 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 14 males (8.3%) and 23 females (19.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Griggs County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)1 (1.4%)
12 to 14 Years2 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)7 (13.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)13 (17.6%)
35 to 44 Years3 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years4 (3.2%)5 (4.1%)
55 to 64 Years14 (8.3%)33 (15.8%)
65 to 74 Years18 (7.9%)20 (11.2%)
75 Years and over1 (1.3%)23 (19.0%)
Total42 (3.7%)102 (9.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Griggs County

According to the poverty statistics in Griggs County, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Griggs County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years56 (100.0%)64 (100.0%)
5 Years10 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years81 (100.0%)69 (98.6%)
12 to 14 Years51 (96.2%)41 (100.0%)
15 Years15 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years30 (100.0%)32 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years85 (100.0%)47 (87.0%)
25 to 34 Years103 (100.0%)61 (82.4%)
35 to 44 Years103 (97.2%)86 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years122 (96.8%)117 (95.9%)
55 to 64 Years155 (91.7%)176 (84.2%)
65 to 74 Years209 (92.1%)159 (88.8%)
75 Years and over74 (98.7%)98 (81.0%)
Total1,094 (96.3%)975 (90.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Griggs County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Griggs County show that 4.7% or 23 of the total 485 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 6.6%, comprising of 23 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Griggs County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children328 (93.4%)23 (6.6%)
1 or 2 Children74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total462 (95.3%)23 (4.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Griggs County

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Griggs County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)1 (3.8%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)1 (7.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)2 (4.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Griggs County

The poverty data for Griggs County shows that 23 of the married-couple family households (4.7%) and 2 of the single-parent households (2.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 households (6.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 household (2.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Griggs County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children23 (6.6%)1 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)1 (2.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total23 (4.7%)2 (2.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Griggs County

Employment by Class of Employer in Griggs County

Among the 1,106 employed individuals in Griggs County, private company employees (549 | 49.6%), self-employed (not incorporated) (231 | 20.9%), and self-employed (incorporated) (114 | 10.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Griggs County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees54949.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)11410.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)23120.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations1039.3%
Local Government Employees534.8%
State Government Employees413.7%
Federal Government Employees151.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,106100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Griggs County

According to the labor force statistics for Griggs County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,889), 60.9% or 1,150 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.2% or 14 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 110 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 36.4% or 4 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Griggs County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years32 (39.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years113 (95.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years57 (85.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years182 (94.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years209 (84.3%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years133 (74.7%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years137 (67.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years166 (40.4%)10 (6.0%)
75 Years and over11 (3.9%)4 (36.4%)
Total1,150 (60.9%)14 (1.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Griggs County

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Griggs County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School29 (70.7%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma260 (73.7%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree301 (84.3%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher238 (96.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total828 (83.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Griggs County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Griggs County are Management (365 | 32.1%), Community & Social Service (69 | 6.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (50 | 4.4%), Education Instruction & Library (45 | 4.0%), and Business & Financial (24 | 2.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Griggs County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Griggs County, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (93.8%), and Management (75.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Griggs County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management274 (75.1%)91 (24.9%)
Business & Financial4 (16.7%)20 (83.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science15 (93.8%)1 (6.2%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 9 (13.0%)60 (87.0%)
Education, Arts & Media4 (30.8%)9 (69.2%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library5 (11.1%)40 (88.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating6 (12.0%)44 (88.0%)
Health Technologists6 (28.6%)15 (71.4%)
Total (Category)308 (58.8%)216 (41.2%)
Total (Overall)649 (57.1%)487 (42.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Griggs County are Cleaning & Maintenance (56 | 4.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (55 | 4.8%), Personal Care & Service (38 | 3.4%), Healthcare Support (26 | 2.3%), and Security & Protection (6 | 0.5%).
Services Occupations in Griggs County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Griggs County, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (52.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (86.8%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (73.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Griggs County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Security & Protection6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving29 (52.7%)26 (47.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance15 (26.8%)41 (73.2%)
Personal Care & Service5 (13.2%)33 (86.8%)
Total (Category)55 (30.4%)126 (69.6%)
Total (Overall)649 (57.1%)487 (42.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Griggs County are Office & Administration (106 | 9.3%), and Sales & Related (67 | 5.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Griggs County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Griggs County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related28 (41.8%)39 (58.2%)
Office & Administration22 (20.7%)84 (79.2%)
Total (Category)50 (28.9%)123 (71.1%)
Total (Overall)649 (57.1%)487 (42.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Griggs County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (90 | 7.9%), Construction & Extraction (32 | 2.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (26 | 2.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Griggs County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Griggs County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry23 (88.5%)3 (11.5%)
Construction & Extraction32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)145 (98.0%)3 (2.0%)
Total (Overall)649 (57.1%)487 (42.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Griggs County are Transportation (55 | 4.8%), Production (36 | 3.2%), and Material Moving (19 | 1.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Griggs County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Griggs County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production26 (72.2%)10 (27.8%)
Transportation51 (92.7%)4 (7.3%)
Material Moving14 (73.7%)5 (26.3%)
Total (Category)91 (82.7%)19 (17.3%)
Total (Overall)649 (57.1%)487 (42.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Griggs County

Employment Industries in Griggs County

The major employment industries in Griggs County include Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (284 | 25.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (130 | 11.4%), Manufacturing (105 | 9.2%), Retail Trade (80 | 7.0%), and Administrative & Support (73 | 6.4%).
Employment Industries in Griggs County

Employment Industries by Sex in Griggs County

The Griggs County industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Construction (83.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (91.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (90.0%), and Educational Services (84.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Griggs County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting230 (81.0%)54 (19.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction15 (68.2%)7 (31.8%)
Construction46 (83.6%)9 (16.4%)
Manufacturing56 (53.3%)49 (46.7%)
Wholesale Trade33 (80.5%)8 (19.5%)
Retail Trade58 (72.5%)22 (27.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing22 (73.3%)8 (26.7%)
Utilities15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information6 (19.4%)25 (80.6%)
Finance & Insurance3 (8.3%)33 (91.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific15 (78.9%)4 (21.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support40 (54.8%)33 (45.2%)
Educational Services11 (15.9%)58 (84.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance13 (10.0%)117 (90.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services21 (38.2%)34 (61.8%)
Public Administration30 (68.2%)14 (31.8%)
Total649 (57.1%)487 (42.9%)

Education in Griggs County

School Enrollment in Griggs County

The most common levels of schooling among the 451 students in Griggs County are middle school (118 | 26.2%), high school (115 | 25.5%), and elementary school (114 | 25.3%).
School Enrollment in Griggs County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool173.8%
Kindergarten102.2%
Elementary School11425.3%
Middle School11826.2%
High School11525.5%
College / Undergraduate7516.6%
Graduate / Professional20.4%
Total451100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Griggs County

Out of a total of 451 students who are enrolled in schools in Griggs County, 28 (6.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 423 (93.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 7 (15.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 12 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Griggs County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds134 (86.5%)21 (13.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds91 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over37 (84.1%)7 (15.9%)
Total423 (93.8%)28 (6.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Griggs County

Education (123 | 24.8%), business (80 | 16.2%), bio, nature & agricultural (69 | 13.9%), science & technology (64 | 12.9%), and literature & languages (45 | 9.1%) are the most common fields of study among 495 individuals in Griggs County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Griggs County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics30.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural6913.9%
Physical & Health Sciences61.2%
Psychology204.0%
Social Sciences71.4%
Engineering306.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies30.6%
Science & Technology6412.9%
Business8016.2%
Education12324.8%
Literature & Languages459.1%
Liberal Arts & History81.6%
Visual & Performing Arts132.6%
Communications40.8%
Arts & Humanities204.0%
Total495100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Griggs County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Griggs County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Griggs County are males with 2 vehicles (188, accounting for 30.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (141, making up 38.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Griggs County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)3 (0.6%)
1 Vehicle64 (10.3%)98 (20.2%)
2 Vehicles188 (30.3%)141 (29.1%)
3 Vehicles180 (29.0%)129 (26.6%)
4 Vehicles88 (14.2%)53 (10.9%)
5 or more Vehicles101 (16.3%)61 (12.6%)
Total621 (100.0%)485 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Griggs County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Griggs County are 5 to 9 minutes (251 commuters, 25.1%), less than 5 minutes (203 commuters, 20.3%), and 20 to 24 minutes (127 commuters, 12.7%).
Commute Time in Griggs County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes20320.3%
5 to 9 Minutes25125.1%
10 to 14 Minutes909.0%
15 to 19 Minutes10210.2%
20 to 24 Minutes12712.7%
25 to 29 Minutes383.8%
30 to 34 Minutes959.5%
35 to 39 Minutes50.5%
40 to 44 Minutes212.1%
45 to 59 Minutes363.6%
60 to 89 Minutes161.6%
90 or more Minutes181.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Griggs County

The most common commute times in Griggs County are 5 to 9 minutes (127 commuters, 22.6%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (124 commuters, 28.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Griggs County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes109 (19.4%)94 (21.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes127 (22.6%)124 (28.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes39 (7.0%)51 (11.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes64 (11.4%)38 (8.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes94 (16.8%)33 (7.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes30 (5.3%)8 (1.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes49 (8.7%)46 (10.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)5 (1.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes2 (0.4%)19 (4.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes30 (5.3%)6 (1.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes1 (0.2%)15 (3.4%)
90 or more Minutes16 (2.9%)2 (0.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Griggs County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Griggs County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (136, 24.2%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (103, 23.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Griggs County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM21 (3.7%)12 (2.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM15 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM36 (6.4%)5 (1.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM8 (1.4%)32 (7.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM100 (17.8%)47 (10.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM136 (24.2%)54 (12.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM114 (20.3%)93 (21.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM88 (15.7%)103 (23.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3 (0.5%)31 (7.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM9 (1.6%)20 (4.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM11 (2.0%)22 (5.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM2 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM8 (1.4%)10 (2.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM10 (1.8%)12 (2.7%)
Total561 (100.0%)441 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Griggs County

Occupancy by Ownership in Griggs County

Of the total 927 dwellings in Griggs County, owner-occupied units account for 759 (81.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 168 (18.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Griggs County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units75981.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units16818.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units927100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Griggs County

Occupancy by Household Size in Griggs County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household32134.6%
2-Person Household40243.4%
3-Person Household748.0%
4+ Person Household13014.0%
Total Housing Units927100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Griggs County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Griggs County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household203 (63.2%)118 (36.8%)
2-Person Household377 (93.8%)25 (6.2%)
3-Person Household70 (94.6%)4 (5.4%)
4+ Person Household109 (83.9%)21 (16.2%)
Total Housing Units759 (81.9%)168 (18.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Griggs County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Griggs County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School41 (68.3%)19 (31.7%)
High School Diploma227 (75.9%)72 (24.1%)
College/Associate Degree253 (83.2%)51 (16.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher238 (90.1%)26 (9.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Griggs County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Griggs County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years10911.8%
35 to 44 Years9810.6%
45 to 54 Years11212.1%
55 to 64 Years19020.5%
65 to 74 Years27029.1%
75 to 84 Years10110.9%
85 Years and Over475.1%
Total927100.0%

Housing Finances in Griggs County

Median Income by Occupancy in Griggs County

Median Income by Occupancy in Griggs County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied759 (81.9%)$75,972
Renter-Occupied168 (18.1%)$40,313
Average927 (100.0%)$66,688

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Griggs County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Griggs County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00036 (4.7%)5 (3.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99917 (2.2%)4 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $14,9994 (0.5%)16 (9.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99922 (2.9%)19 (11.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99935 (4.6%)12 (7.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99956 (7.4%)16 (9.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99948 (6.3%)26 (15.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999151 (19.9%)51 (30.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999149 (19.6%)5 (3.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99976 (10.0%)7 (4.2%)
$150,000 or more165 (21.7%)7 (4.2%)
Total759 (100.0%)168 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Griggs County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Griggs County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30054 (7.1%)9 (5.4%)
$300 to $499237 (31.2%)51 (30.4%)
$500 to $799187 (24.6%)43 (25.6%)
$800 to $99985 (11.2%)7 (4.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499146 (19.2%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99933 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4994 (0.5%)9 (5.4%)
$2,500 to $2,9997 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more6 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total759 (100.0%)168 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Griggs County

Housing Structures in Griggs County

Housing Structures in Griggs County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached80586.8%
Single Unit, Attached20.2%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments303.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments232.5%
10 or more Apartments454.9%
Mobile Home / Other222.4%
Total927100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Griggs County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Griggs County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached725 (90.1%)80 (9.9%)
Single Unit, Attached2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments10 (33.3%)20 (66.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)45 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total759 (81.9%)168 (18.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Griggs County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Griggs County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms6 (0.8%)54 (32.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms173 (22.8%)49 (29.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms205 (27.0%)24 (14.3%)
8 or more Rooms375 (49.4%)41 (24.4%)
Total759 (100.0%)168 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Griggs County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Griggs County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas15 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas207 (27.3%)36 (21.4%)
Electricity344 (45.3%)86 (51.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene117 (15.4%)18 (10.7%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels59 (7.8%)4 (2.4%)
No Fuel Used17 (2.2%)24 (14.3%)
Total759 (100.0%)168 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Griggs County

Household Vehicle Usage in Griggs County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle20 (2.6%)16 (9.5%)
1 Vehicle161 (21.2%)90 (53.6%)
2 Vehicles229 (30.2%)32 (19.1%)
3 or more Vehicles349 (46.0%)30 (17.9%)
Total759 (100.0%)168 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Griggs County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Griggs County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units550209
Median Property Value$104,900$136,100
Median Household Income$74,000$30
Monthly Housing Costs$504$6
Real Estate Taxes$1,143$25

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Griggs County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Griggs County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000106 (19.3%)23 (11.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999161 (29.3%)45 (21.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999178 (32.4%)117 (56.0%)
$300,000 to $499,99948 (8.7%)21 (10.1%)
$500,000 to $749,99951 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9996 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)3 (1.4%)
Total550 (100.0%)209 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Griggs County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Griggs County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00032 (5.8%)4 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $24,99935 (6.4%)21 (10.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99950 (9.1%)26 (12.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99941 (7.4%)6 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999121 (22.0%)7 (3.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99985 (15.4%)30 (14.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99951 (9.3%)64 (30.6%)
$150,000 or more135 (24.5%)25 (12.0%)
Total550 (100.0%)209 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Griggs County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Griggs County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x353 (64.2%)85,313 (40,819.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x86 (15.6%)97 (46.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x12 (2.2%)27 (12.9%)
4.0x or more94 (17.1%)32 (15.3%)
Total550 (100.0%)209 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Griggs County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Griggs County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800181 (32.9%)7 (3.4%)
$800 to $1,499166 (30.2%)64 (30.6%)
$800 to $1,499173 (31.5%)47 (22.5%)
Total550 (100.0%)209 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Griggs County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Griggs County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Griggs County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years143 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years339 (99.4%)2 (0.6%)
19 to 25 Years186 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years118 (92.2%)10 (7.8%)
35 to 44 Years167 (87.0%)25 (13.0%)
45 to 54 Years228 (91.9%)20 (8.1%)
55 to 64 Years352 (93.1%)26 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years406 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older196 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,135 (96.3%)83 (3.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Griggs County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Griggs County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born143 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen339 (99.4%)2 (0.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen186 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Griggs County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Griggs County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000213 (95.1%)11 (4.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999221 (95.3%)11 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999468 (94.2%)29 (5.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999381 (92.2%)32 (7.7%)
$100,000 and over852 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Griggs County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Griggs County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 663 (44.1%)96 (67.1%)
6 to 18 Years54 (15.8%)285 (83.6%)
19 to 25 Years13 (7.0%)174 (93.5%)
25 to 34 Years16 (12.5%)106 (82.8%)
35 to 44 Years28 (14.6%)143 (74.5%)
45 to 54 Years6 (2.4%)225 (90.7%)
55 to 64 Years44 (11.6%)314 (83.1%)
65 to 74 Years377 (92.9%)278 (68.5%)
75 Years and over191 (97.5%)135 (68.9%)
Total792 (35.7%)1,756 (79.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Griggs County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Griggs County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)13 (20.3%)
5 to 17 Years12 (6.2%)7 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)16 (12.5%)
35 to 64 Years26 (6.5%)35 (8.4%)
65 to 74 Years68 (30.0%)11 (6.1%)
75 Years and over28 (37.3%)45 (37.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Griggs County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Griggs County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)3 (1.8%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years15 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years50 (22.0%)7 (3.9%)
75 Years and over20 (26.7%)9 (7.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Griggs County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)13 (20.3%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)16 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years3 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (2.7%)5 (4.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Griggs County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years12 (6.2%)4 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)16 (12.5%)
35 to 64 Years7 (1.8%)9 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years4 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over10 (13.3%)8 (6.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Griggs County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (3.0%)29 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years18 (7.9%)4 (2.2%)
75 Years and over9 (12.0%)29 (24.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Griggs County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years12 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (1.3%)21 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (0.6%)
75 Years and over1 (1.3%)12 (9.9%)

Technology Access in Griggs County

Computing Device Access in Griggs County

Computing Device Access in Griggs County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop69274.7%
Smartphone75881.8%
Tablet56160.5%
No Computing Device879.4%
Total927100.0%

Internet Access in Griggs County

Internet Access in Griggs County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home60264.9%
Cellular Data Only10211.0%
Satellite Internet566.0%
No Internet17619.0%
Total927100.0%

Griggs County Summary

Griggs County is located in the east-central region of North Dakota, and is bordered by Steele County to the north, Nelson County to the east, Barnes County to the south, and Ransom County to the west. The county seat is Cooperstown, and the county was named after Alexander Griggs, a former territorial legislator. As of the 2010 census, the population of Griggs County was 2,921, making it the least populous county in North Dakota.

Geography

Griggs County is located in the Red River Valley, and is part of the flat, fertile plains of the Great Plains region. The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the western part of the county. The county is drained by the Goose River, which flows through the county from north to south. The county is also home to several small lakes, including Lake Ashtabula, Lake LaMoure, and Lake Alice.
The county has a total area of 576 square miles, of which 574 square miles is land and 2 square miles is water. The county is located in the Central Time Zone.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 2,921 people, 1,179 households, and 809 families residing in the county. The population density was 5.1 people per square mile. There were 1,323 housing units at an average density of 2.3 per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 97.7% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
There were 1,179 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.00.
The median age in the county was 44.2 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 28.7% were from 45 to 64; and 19.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the county was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

Economy

Griggs County is primarily an agricultural county, with the majority of the population employed in farming and related industries. The county is home to several large farms, and the main crops grown in the county are wheat, barley, oats, and corn. The county is also home to several small businesses, including a few restaurants, a grocery store, and a few retail stores.
The county is also home to several recreational activities, including fishing, hunting, camping, and hiking. The county is home to several parks, including the Griggs County Park, which offers camping, fishing, and hiking.
The county is served by the Griggs County Airport, which offers general aviation services. The county is also served by several highways, including US Highway 2, US Highway 52, and North Dakota Highway 32.

Conclusion

Griggs County is a rural county located in the east-central region of North Dakota. The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the western part of the county. The county is primarily an agricultural county, with the majority of the population employed in farming and related industries. The county is also home to several recreational activities, including fishing, hunting, camping, and hiking. The county is served by the Griggs County Airport, which offers general aviation services, and several highways, including US Highway 2, US Highway 52, and North Dakota Highway 32.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Griggs County?
Total Population of Griggs County is 2,309.
What is the Total Male Population of Griggs County?
Total Male Population of Griggs County is 1,176.
What is the Total Female Population of Griggs County?
Total Female Population of Griggs County is 1,133.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Griggs County?
There are 103.80 Males per 100 Females in Griggs County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Griggs County?
There are 96.34 Females per 100 Males in Griggs County.
What is the Median Population Age in Griggs County?
Median Population Age in Griggs County is 51.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Griggs County
Average Family Size in Griggs County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Griggs County
Average Household Size in Griggs County is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Griggs County?
Per Capita income in Griggs County is $43,383.
What is the Median Family Income in Griggs County?
Median Family Income in Griggs County is $87,656.
What is the Median Household income in Griggs County?
Median Household Income in Griggs County is $66,688.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Griggs County?
Income or Wage Gap in Griggs County is 44.5%.
Women in Griggs County earn 55.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Griggs County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Griggs County is 0.51.
How Large is the Labor Force in Griggs County?
There are 1,150 People in the Labor Forcein in Griggs County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Griggs County?
60.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Griggs County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Griggs County?
Unemployment Rate in Griggs County is 1.2%.