Grant Public RecordsNorth Dakota

As of the 2020 Census, Grant County, North Dakota, had a population of 2,243. The median age was 51.5 years, reflecting an older population, with 25% aged 65 and above. Gender distribution was nearly balanced, with 51% male and 49% female. Racially, the county was predominantly White (95.9%), with small minorities including Native American (1.3%), and those identifying with two or more races (2.4%). Hispanic or Latino residents comprised 0.9% of the population.

Grant County, ND, had 1,664 registered voters for the 2022 general election. Elections include federal, state, county, city, and school board races, with about 76% voter turnout in recent cycles. The county’s polling location is the Grant County Courthouse in Carson. Election administration is managed by the Grant County Auditor’s office. The region leans strongly Republican—over 80% voted GOP in 2020 presidential results. Issues often focus on agriculture and property taxes. Both Democratic and Republican parties field candidates, but Republicans dominate local and national races.

Grant County, ND, features a homeownership rate of approximately 82%, with median home values around $85,000 and median rent near $650 per month. Housing options mostly include single-family homes, with few multifamily units. Property values have remained stable, with minor fluctuations in recent years. The county comprises small rural communities such as Carson, Elgin, and New Leipzig, known for quiet neighborhoods. Property tax rates average around 1.1% of assessed value, contributing to relatively low housing costs compared to state and national averages.

Grant County, ND has a labor force participation rate of approximately 54.1%, with an unemployment rate of 1.8% (2022 ACS). Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting comprise about 29.7% of total employment, followed by educational services and health care at 18.5%. Most workers (over 81%) commute by car, with an average commute time of 17.1 minutes. About 76% of employed residents work within the county, and nearly 60% are in management, business, science, and arts occupations.

Grant County, ND, has two public schools: Grant County High School and Elgin-New Leipzig Public School, serving approximately 200 students in total. About 88% of adults have a high school diploma, while 18% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The county’s average test scores are below the state average, with a GreatSchools rating of 4/10. School safety incidents are minimal, and programs include basic adult education and some vocational training. Educational resources are limited due to the rural setting, but the community emphasizes small class sizes and personal attention.

Grant County, ND, maintains a low crime rate compared to national averages. Recent reports from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting show a violent crime rate of 1.4 incidents per 1,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000, both significantly below state and national levels. The county reported fewer than ten violent crimes and under thirty property crimes in the past year. Local law enforcement emphasizes community policing and encourages prompt crime reporting, which supports public safety and reliable statistics.