How to get the Grand Forks County voter file
Request it from the office below, send us the file, and you're ready to cut turf. Running countywide or in just part of Grand Forks County? This is the office either way.
- Where to request it
- Grand Forks County Auditor / Treasurer Office — Elections(701) 780-8201 | fax (701) 780-8207 | [email protected] | Grand Forks County Office Building, 151 South 4th Street, Suite 101, Grand Forks, ND 58201 | County Auditor: Debbie Nelson
- Cost
- Actual cost under § 44-04-18(2) and § 16.1-02-15. Typically nominal — often free or under $50 for a digital countywide pull. No published flat-rate schedule.
- How to request
- Written or email request to the Grand Forks County Auditor citing N.D.C.C. § 16.1-02-15 and the election-related purpose. County pulls CVF extract scoped to Grand Forks County (~40K+ records). Grand Forks publishes election information openly at gfcounty.nd.gov/information/elections; voter-list extracts follow the same § 16.1-02-15 restrictions as elsewhere.
- Turnaround
- 5-10 business days typical.
- Use restrictions
- Same as statewide: § 16.1-02-15 election-only restriction.
Costs and rules change, so confirm the current details with the office before you order. Once you have the file, we handle loading it, cutting turf, and getting your volunteers knocking.
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Grand Forks County at a glance.
Grand Forks County had an estimated 73,771 residents in July 2024, the third most populous of North Dakota's 53 counties, up 0.8% since the 2020 census. Of those, 58,458 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 14.9% are 65 or older. It covers 1,436 square miles of land (51 people per square mile).
The largest cities and towns are Grand Forks (59,845), Larimore (1,239), Thompson (1,091), Northwood (950) and Emerado (450). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 30.9, a median household income of $68,075, 38.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 51.8% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them. In 2024, 31,089 votes were cast for president, about 53.2% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 40.1% and the Republican ticket 58.3%.
The two-party margin moved from D+5.1 in 2008 to R+18.2 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 73,771
- Population (2020 census base)
- 73,169
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 58,458
- Residents 65 and older
- 14.9%
- People per square mile
- 51
- Land area
- 1,436 sq mi
- Median age
- 30.9
- Median household income
- $68,075
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 38.0%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 51.8%
Largest cities and towns
- Grand Forks 59,845
- Larimore 1,239
- Thompson 1,091
- Northwood 950
- Emerado 450
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.1% | 58.3% | R+18.2 | 31,089 |
| 2020 | 41.6% | 54.8% | R+13.2 | 30,970 |
| 2016 | 36.4% | 54.9% | R+18.5 | 29,711 |
| 2012 | 47.0% | 50.5% | R+3.5 | 29,796 |
| 2008 | 51.7% | 46.6% | D+5.1 | 31,153 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; certified county presidential returns. Growth, density and turnout are simple arithmetic on those figures.
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