Grand Forks, North Dakota

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Overview

As a major retail destination in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Walmart Supercenter occupies a central position within the regional infrastructure. This retail store connects residents across multiple incorporated places, making it a focal point for the surrounding area. Analyzing the population within a 30-minute drive sheds light on how this location fits into the broader community network.

Population catchment

The catchment area surrounding Walmart Supercenter includes 10 incorporated communities with a combined population of roughly 65,248. Grand Forks anchors this population base at 59,166 residents, comprising approximately 91% of the total. Grand Forks AFB and Larimore, with populations of 2,002 and 1,260 respectively, round out the top three communities by population in the 30-minute radius. The distribution of population across these communities paints a picture of the regional demographic landscape.

Regional dependence

The data reveals that 9 communities out of 10 near Walmart Supercenter have fewer than 5,000 residents. These smaller incorporated places look to Grand Forks and its surrounding infrastructure for commerce, employment, and civic services. This hub-and-spoke dynamic underscores how locations like Walmart Supercenter function as critical nodes in the regional network of North Dakota.

Geographic interpretation

The suburban nature of the area around Walmart Supercenter is reflected in the population data. The area features a suburban pattern where several communities of moderate size coexist with smaller towns, creating a varied demographic landscape. With Grand Forks as the primary urban anchor and numerous smaller places in the vicinity, the region displays a moderately concentrated demographic pattern. The median community size of 410 residents reveals that the majority of incorporated places in the area are substantially smaller relative to Grand Forks. These geographic factors contribute to the significance of Walmart Supercenter within the surrounding community network.

Identifiers: city · CDP

RankCommunityPopulation
1 Grand Forks (city), ND59,166
2 Grand Forks AFB (CDP), ND2,002
3 Larimore (city), ND1,260
4 Thompson (city), ND1,101
5 Emerado (city), ND443
6 Manvel (city), ND377
7 Buxton (city), ND348
8 Reynolds (city), ND277
9 Gilby (city), ND243
10 Ardoch (city), ND31

Overview

As a major retail destination in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Walmart Supercenter occupies a central position within the regional infrastructure. This retail store connects residents across multiple incorporated places, making it a focal point for the surrounding area. Analyzing the population within a 30-minute drive sheds light on how this location fits into the broader community network.

Population catchment

The catchment area surrounding Walmart Supercenter includes 8 incorporated communities with a combined population of roughly 65,363. Grand Forks anchors this population base at 59,166 residents, comprising approximately 91% of the total. Grand Forks AFB and Hillsboro, with populations of 2,002 and 1,649 respectively, round out the top three communities by population in the 30-minute radius. The distribution of population across these communities paints a picture of the regional demographic landscape.

Regional dependence

The data reveals that 7 communities out of 8 near Walmart Supercenter have fewer than 5,000 residents. These smaller incorporated places look to Grand Forks and its surrounding infrastructure for commerce, employment, and civic services. This hub-and-spoke dynamic underscores how locations like Walmart Supercenter function as critical nodes in the regional network of North Dakota.

Geographic interpretation

The suburban nature of the area around Walmart Supercenter is reflected in the population data. A mix of mid-sized communities characterizes the area, with some places exceeding 10,000 residents while others maintain smaller-town populations. With Grand Forks as the primary urban anchor and numerous smaller places in the vicinity, the region displays a moderately concentrated demographic pattern. The median community size of 772 residents reveals that the majority of incorporated places in the area are substantially smaller relative to Grand Forks. These geographic factors contribute to the significance of Walmart Supercenter within the surrounding community network.

Identifiers: city · CDP

RankCommunityPopulation
1 Grand Forks (city), ND59,166
2 Grand Forks AFB (CDP), ND2,002
3 Hillsboro (city), ND1,649
4 Thompson (city), ND1,101
5 Emerado (city), ND443
6 Manvel (city), ND377
7 Buxton (city), ND348
8 Reynolds (city), ND277