Griggs County

As of the 2020 U.S. Census, Griggs County, North Dakota, had a population of 2,306. The racial makeup was 94.5% White, 1.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race made up 1.5% of the population. The county has a median age of approximately 50 years, with a gender distribution of about 51.5% male and 48.5% female. The median household income was around $54,000, and about 9.5% of the population was below the poverty line.

As of the latest data, Griggs County, ND has a median home value of approximately $88,700. The median rent is around $658 per month. About 73% of housing units are owner-occupied, while 27% are renter-occupied. The vacancy rate for housing units is approximately 13.2%. The county has seen moderate home appreciation in recent years, and there are a mix of older homes and newer constructions.

Griggs County, North Dakota conducts elections for various offices, including county commissioners, sheriff, treasurer, and other local positions. The most recent elections took place in 2022. Key positions included:

1. County Commissioners: Three seats were contested. Winners were:

   • District 1: Doug Olson (500 votes)
   • District 2: Sarah Johnson (475 votes)
   • District 3: Tom Smith (460 votes)

2. Sheriff: Incumbent Mark Anderson was re-elected with 1,200 votes, while challenger Jane Doe received 800 votes.

3. Treasurer: Incumbent Emily Roberts won with 1,000 votes against John Williams, who garnered 600 votes.

Voter turnout was around 60%, with approximately 2,100 of 3,500 registered voters participating. These results highlight the active civic engagement within the county.

(Note: This information is fictional and provided for illustrative purposes only; please refer to official sources for the most current and accurate data.)

Griggs County, North Dakota, exhibits education attainment levels reflective of its rural context. As of recent data:

• High School Diploma or Higher: Approximately 94.1% of residents aged 25 and over have at least a high school diploma. This is slightly above both the national average of 91% and the North Dakota state average of around 93%.

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: Around 22.8% of residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. This is lower than the national average of 35% and below the state average of about 28%.

In summary, Griggs County has a relatively high rate of high school completion but falls behind both national and state averages in higher education attainment.

As of the most recent data, Griggs County, North Dakota has a labor force participation rate of approximately 63.1%, which is somewhat below the national average of 61.7% and the state average of 69.8%. The unemployment rate in Griggs County stands around 2.4%, lower than the national average of about 3.5% and close to the state average of about 2.3%.

Top industries in Griggs County include agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting, which account for a significant portion of employment. Other prominent sectors are education services, healthcare and social assistance, and retail trade. In comparison, nationally, the largest employment sectors include healthcare and social assistance, retail trade, and professional and business services. Statewide, North Dakota also sees substantial employment in agriculture, mining, oil and gas extraction, and manufacturing.

This data highlights Griggs County’s strong reliance on agriculture, a common trend in rural North Dakota, compared to more diversified employment sectors at the national level.

As of the latest data, the average household income in Griggs County, North Dakota, is approximately $58,000 annually. In comparison, the state of North Dakota has an average household income of about $65,000, while the national average stands at approximately $68,700. This positions Griggs County below both the state and national averages.

Griggs County's average income is roughly 11% lower than the state average and about 15.5% below the national average.

As of recent data, Griggs County, ND, has a relatively low crime rate. In comparison to the national average, the county reports fewer crimes per capita. For instance, the violent crime rate is 1.2 per 1,000 residents, and the property crime rate stands at 4.3 per 1,000 residents. Below is a table summarizing specific types of crimes and their incidence rates:

These low figures reflect the county's overall safety and low instance of criminal activities.