Grand Rapids, MN Demographics
A map of Grand Rapids's Population by Race
Grand Rapids, Minnesota has an estimated population of 11,207, a less than 1% change from the 11,126 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.9% White, 4.7% Multiracial, 2.7% Native American/Other, 1.6% Hispanic, 1.4% Black, and 0.7% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Grand Rapids, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Grand Rapids has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Grand Rapids, that probability was 19.4% in 2020 and 20.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Grand Rapids is ranked the 97th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Grand Rapids was ranked the 95th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Grand Rapids's White Population
9,961 residents of Grand Rapids, or 88.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Grand Rapids is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Grand Rapids ranks 500th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Grand Rapids's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Grand Rapids's population has decreased from 89.6% to 88.9%.
Grand Rapids is more White than neighboring La Prairie (84.6% White), and Bovey (81.4% White). Grand Rapids is less White than neighboring Coleraine (95.2% White), Cohasset (89.8% White), and Taconite (92.7% White).
Grand Rapids's Black Population
156 residents of Grand Rapids, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Grand Rapids is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Grand Rapids ranks 278th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Grand Rapids's Black population has grown by an estimated 57.6%. Black residents' share of Grand Rapids's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.
Grand Rapids is more Black than neighboring Coleraine (0.2% Black), Cohasset (0.7% Black), Bovey (0.9% Black), and Taconite (0% Black). Grand Rapids is less Black than neighboring La Prairie (2% Black).
Grand Rapids's Asian Population
84 residents of Grand Rapids, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Grand Rapids is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Grand Rapids ranks 371st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Grand Rapids's Asian population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Asian residents' share of Grand Rapids's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.
Grand Rapids is more Asian than neighboring La Prairie (0.5% Asian), Coleraine (0% Asian), Cohasset (0% Asian), Bovey (0% Asian), and Taconite (0% Asian).
Grand Rapids's Hispanic Population
179 residents of Grand Rapids, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Grand Rapids is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Grand Rapids ranks 681st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Grand Rapids's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Grand Rapids's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.
Grand Rapids is more Hispanic than neighboring Cohasset (1.5% Hispanic), Bovey (0.6% Hispanic), and Taconite (0% Hispanic). Grand Rapids is less Hispanic than neighboring La Prairie (8.8% Hispanic).
Grand Rapids's Native American/Other Population
299 residents of Grand Rapids, or 2.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Grand Rapids is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Grand Rapids ranks 157th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Grand Rapids's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 26.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Grand Rapids's population has increased from 2.1% to 2.7%.
Grand Rapids is more Native American/Other than neighboring La Prairie (0.2% Native American/Other), Coleraine (0.2% Native American/Other), Bovey (1.4% Native American/Other), and Taconite (2.4% Native American/Other). Grand Rapids is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cohasset (3.9% Native American/Other).
Grand Rapids's Multiracial Population
528 residents of Grand Rapids, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Grand Rapids is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Grand Rapids ranks 147th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Grand Rapids's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Grand Rapids's population has decreased from 5.3% to 4.7%.
Grand Rapids is more Multiracial than neighboring La Prairie (3.9% Multiracial), Coleraine (2.7% Multiracial), and Cohasset (4.1% Multiracial). Grand Rapids is less Multiracial than neighboring Bovey (15.6% Multiracial), and Taconite (4.9% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.