Grand Rapids
City in Itasca County, Minnesota
Grand Rapids is a city in Itasca County, Minnesota, with 11,126 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,286 ft (392 m) above sea level. The nearest town is La Prairie, 2.0 miles E.
- 11,126residents (2020 Census)
- 1,286 ftelevation · 392 m
- 22.4 sq miland area · 58.0 km²
- 497 / sq mipopulation density
- 55744ZIP code
About Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids is a city in, and the county seat of, Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 11,126 at the 2020 census. The city is named for the 3.5-mile (5.6 km) long rapids on the Mississippi River that was the uppermost limit of practical steamboat travel in the late 19th century. Today the rapids are hidden below the dam of UPM Paper Company.
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Living in Grand Rapids
- Median household income
- $61,029
- Median home value
- $213,800
- Median rent
- $1,090/mo
- Median age
- 44.3
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Grand Rapids had 11,126 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,126 |
|---|---|
| Density | 497 per sq mi (192 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Grand Rapids at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 11,126 (2020) |
| Land area | 22.38 sq mi (58.0 km²) |
| Water area | 1.88 sq mi (4.88 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,286 ft (392 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.2385° N, 93.5326° W |
| ZIP code | 55744 |
| Official website | cityofgrandrapidsmn.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2725118 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Grand Rapids
- La Prairie2.0 mi E
- Coleraine3.9 mi E
- Cohasset6.1 mi W
- Bovey7.3 mi NE
- Taconite8.9 mi NE
- Marble13.1 mi NE
- Zemple13.2 mi NW
- Calumet13.8 mi NE
- Deer River14.0 mi NW
- Warba14.2 mi SE
- Hill City17.8 mi S
- Goodland19.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Grand Rapids
What county is Grand Rapids in?
Grand Rapids is in Itasca County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Grand Rapids, MN?
11,126 people lived in Grand Rapids at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Grand Rapids, MN?
The ZIP code of Grand Rapids is 55744.
What is the elevation of Grand Rapids?
1,286 feet (392 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Grand Rapids?
La Prairie (2.0 mi), Coleraine (3.9 mi), Cohasset (6.1 mi), Bovey (7.3 mi), Taconite (8.9 mi).
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