Fargo, ND
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127,319
TOTAL POPULATION
64,378
MALE POPULATION
62,941
FEMALE POPULATION
102.28
MALES / 100 FEMALES
97.77
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.9
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$41,263
PER CAPITA INCOME
$97,518
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$64,432
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
18.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
81.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,622
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
78,548
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
74.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Fargo Area Codes
Race in Fargo
The most populous races in Fargo are White / Caucasian (103,721 | 81.5%), Black / African American (10,807 | 8.5%), and Two or more Races (5,156 | 4.1%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 5,149 | 4.0% |
| Black / African American | 10,807 | 8.5% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 4 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,089 | 3.2% |
| Native / Alaskan | 1,462 | 1.1% |
| White / Caucasian | 103,721 | 81.5% |
| Two or more Races | 5,156 | 4.1% |
| Some other Race | 1,020 | 0.8% |
| Total | 127,319 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Fargo
The most populous ancestries reported in Fargo are German (43,385 | 34.1%), Norwegian (32,610 | 25.6%), Irish (10,808 | 8.5%), Subsaharan African (8,486 | 6.7%), and Swedish (6,604 | 5.2%), together accounting for 80.0% of all Fargo residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| Afghan | 415 | 0.3% |
| African | 2,137 | 1.7% |
| Alaska Native | 17 | 0.0% |
| Albanian | 96 | 0.1% |
| American | 3,151 | 2.5% |
| Apache | 13 | 0.0% |
| Arab | 781 | 0.6% |
| Arapaho | 5 | 0.0% |
| Australian | 20 | 0.0% |
| Austrian | 276 | 0.2% |
| Bangladeshi | 9 | 0.0% |
| Belgian | 161 | 0.1% |
| Bhutanese | 201 | 0.2% |
| Blackfeet | 16 | 0.0% |
| Brazilian | 88 | 0.1% |
| British | 382 | 0.3% |
| Bulgarian | 54 | 0.0% |
| Burmese | 735 | 0.6% |
| Cambodian | 62 | 0.1% |
| Canadian | 61 | 0.1% |
| Celtic | 17 | 0.0% |
| Central American | 154 | 0.1% |
| Central American Indian | 26 | 0.0% |
| Cherokee | 56 | 0.0% |
| Chippewa | 1,217 | 1.0% |
| Colombian | 99 | 0.1% |
| Cree | 5 | 0.0% |
| Croatian | 62 | 0.1% |
| Crow | 4 | 0.0% |
| Cuban | 23 | 0.0% |
| Czech | 1,524 | 1.2% |
| Czechoslovakian | 274 | 0.2% |
| Danish | 1,521 | 1.2% |
| Dominican | 11 | 0.0% |
| Dutch | 1,051 | 0.8% |
| Eastern European | 165 | 0.1% |
| Ecuadorian | 4 | 0.0% |
| Egyptian | 142 | 0.1% |
| English | 6,576 | 5.2% |
| Estonian | 10 | 0.0% |
| European | 876 | 0.7% |
| Filipino | 72 | 0.1% |
| Finnish | 899 | 0.7% |
| French | 4,285 | 3.4% |
| French American Indian | 29 | 0.0% |
| French Canadian | 850 | 0.7% |
| German | 43,385 | 34.1% |
| German Russian | 337 | 0.3% |
| Ghanaian | 93 | 0.1% |
| Greek | 97 | 0.1% |
| Guatemalan | 35 | 0.0% |
| Haitian | 75 | 0.1% |
| Honduran | 84 | 0.1% |
| Hungarian | 111 | 0.1% |
| Icelander | 469 | 0.4% |
| Indian (Asian) | 655 | 0.5% |
| Inupiat | 16 | 0.0% |
| Iranian | 106 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 10,808 | 8.5% |
| Iroquois | 81 | 0.1% |
| Italian | 1,261 | 1.0% |
| Jamaican | 139 | 0.1% |
| Japanese | 102 | 0.1% |
| Kenyan | 716 | 0.6% |
| Korean | 601 | 0.5% |
| Latvian | 8 | 0.0% |
| Lebanese | 123 | 0.1% |
| Liberian | 2,569 | 2.0% |
| Lithuanian | 6 | 0.0% |
| Luxembourger | 211 | 0.2% |
| Malaysian | 51 | 0.0% |
| Mexican | 2,446 | 1.9% |
| Mexican American Indian | 29 | 0.0% |
| Moroccan | 15 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian | 13 | 0.0% |
| Nigerian | 817 | 0.6% |
| Northern European | 256 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 32,610 | 25.6% |
| Pakistani | 62 | 0.1% |
| Pennsylvania German | 15 | 0.0% |
| Polish | 2,804 | 2.2% |
| Portuguese | 32 | 0.0% |
| Potawatomi | 45 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rican | 644 | 0.5% |
| Romanian | 152 | 0.1% |
| Russian | 1,613 | 1.3% |
| Salvadoran | 35 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian | 2,954 | 2.3% |
| Scotch-Irish | 701 | 0.5% |
| Scottish | 1,746 | 1.4% |
| Senegalese | 51 | 0.0% |
| Sierra Leonean | 4 | 0.0% |
| Sioux | 1,022 | 0.8% |
| Slavic | 3 | 0.0% |
| Slovak | 117 | 0.1% |
| Slovene | 117 | 0.1% |
| Somali | 1,183 | 0.9% |
| South African | 206 | 0.2% |
| South American | 103 | 0.1% |
| Spaniard | 364 | 0.3% |
| Spanish | 94 | 0.1% |
| Sri Lankan | 346 | 0.3% |
| Subsaharan African | 8,486 | 6.7% |
| Sudanese | 21 | 0.0% |
| Swedish | 6,604 | 5.2% |
| Swiss | 200 | 0.2% |
| Thai | 1,242 | 1.0% |
| Tlingit-Haida | 5 | 0.0% |
| Turkish | 3 | 0.0% |
| Ukrainian | 442 | 0.4% |
| Vietnamese | 104 | 0.1% |
| Welsh | 404 | 0.3% |
| Yugoslavian | 482 | 0.4% |
| Zimbabwean | 2 | 0.0% | View All 114 Rows |
Immigrants in Fargo
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Fargo came from Africa (6,867 | 5.4%), Asia (4,446 | 3.5%), Western Africa (3,349 | 2.6%), Eastern Africa (2,859 | 2.2%), and South Central Asia (2,795 | 2.2%), together accounting for 16.0% of all Fargo residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Afghanistan | 303 | 0.2% |
| Africa | 6,867 | 5.4% |
| Asia | 4,446 | 3.5% |
| Australia | 18 | 0.0% |
| Austria | 34 | 0.0% |
| Bangladesh | 112 | 0.1% |
| Belarus | 12 | 0.0% |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 322 | 0.3% |
| Brazil | 73 | 0.1% |
| Bulgaria | 27 | 0.0% |
| Cameroon | 3 | 0.0% |
| Canada | 591 | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 100 | 0.1% |
| Central America | 236 | 0.2% |
| China | 279 | 0.2% |
| Colombia | 52 | 0.0% |
| Congo | 58 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Africa | 2,859 | 2.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 541 | 0.4% |
| Eastern Europe | 533 | 0.4% |
| Egypt | 44 | 0.0% |
| Eritrea | 50 | 0.0% |
| Ethiopia | 26 | 0.0% |
| Europe | 715 | 0.6% |
| Germany | 40 | 0.0% |
| Ghana | 177 | 0.1% |
| Guatemala | 55 | 0.0% |
| Haiti | 25 | 0.0% |
| Honduras | 35 | 0.0% |
| India | 959 | 0.7% |
| Iran | 75 | 0.1% |
| Iraq | 199 | 0.2% |
| Italy | 9 | 0.0% |
| Jamaica | 75 | 0.1% |
| Japan | 19 | 0.0% |
| Kazakhstan | 8 | 0.0% |
| Kenya | 1,364 | 1.1% |
| Korea | 222 | 0.2% |
| Laos | 39 | 0.0% |
| Latin America | 461 | 0.4% |
| Liberia | 2,199 | 1.7% |
| Malaysia | 8 | 0.0% |
| Mexico | 146 | 0.1% |
| Middle Africa | 205 | 0.2% |
| Morocco | 15 | 0.0% |
| Nepal | 653 | 0.5% |
| Nigeria | 666 | 0.5% |
| Northern Africa | 289 | 0.2% |
| Northern Europe | 15 | 0.0% |
| Norway | 6 | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 45 | 0.0% |
| Pakistan | 120 | 0.1% |
| Philippines | 364 | 0.3% |
| Romania | 67 | 0.1% |
| Russia | 28 | 0.0% |
| Serbia | 12 | 0.0% |
| Sierra Leone | 8 | 0.0% |
| Somalia | 752 | 0.6% |
| South Africa | 12 | 0.0% |
| South America | 125 | 0.1% |
| South Central Asia | 2,795 | 2.2% |
| South Eastern Asia | 688 | 0.5% |
| Southern Europe | 93 | 0.1% |
| Spain | 84 | 0.1% |
| Sri Lanka | 56 | 0.0% |
| Sudan | 218 | 0.2% |
| Syria | 72 | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | 56 | 0.0% |
| Thailand | 52 | 0.0% |
| Uganda | 84 | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | 225 | 0.2% |
| Western Africa | 3,349 | 2.6% |
| Western Asia | 422 | 0.3% |
| Western Europe | 74 | 0.1% |
| Yemen | 65 | 0.1% |
| Zaire | 144 | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | 2 | 0.0% | View All 77 Rows |
Sex and Age in Fargo
Sex and Age in Fargo
The most populous age groups in Fargo are 20 to 24 Years (8,698 | 13.5%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (7,738 | 12.3%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 3,569 (5.5%) | 3,926 (6.2%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 3,484 (5.4%) | 3,564 (5.7%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 3,121 (4.9%) | 3,424 (5.4%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 4,964 (7.7%) | 5,055 (8.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 8,698 (13.5%) | 7,738 (12.3%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 6,415 (10.0%) | 5,608 (8.9%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 5,237 (8.1%) | 4,771 (7.6%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 4,647 (7.2%) | 4,142 (6.6%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 4,385 (6.8%) | 3,200 (5.1%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 2,693 (4.2%) | 2,902 (4.6%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 3,197 (5.0%) | 2,638 (4.2%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 3,011 (4.7%) | 3,282 (5.2%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 3,409 (5.3%) | 3,395 (5.4%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 2,581 (4.0%) | 2,707 (4.3%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 2,131 (3.3%) | 2,390 (3.8%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 1,213 (1.9%) | 1,451 (2.3%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 853 (1.3%) | 1,136 (1.8%) |
| 85 Years and over | 770 (1.2%) | 1,612 (2.6%) |
| Total | 64,378 (100.0%) | 62,941 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Fargo
Median Family Size in Fargo
The median family size in Fargo is 2.92 persons per family, with married-couple families (21,427 | 76.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.94 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,977 | 7.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.70 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 21,427 (76.5%) | 2.94 |
| Single Male/Father | 1,977 (7.1%) | 2.70 |
| Single Female/Mother | 4,597 (16.4%) | 2.90 |
| Total Families | 28,001 (100.0%) | 2.92 |
Median Household Size in Fargo
The median household size in Fargo is 2.14 persons per household, with single female/mother households (4,597 | 8.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.12 persons per household. non-family households (28,889 | 50.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.32 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 21,427 (37.7%) | 2.95 |
| Single Male/Father | 1,977 (3.5%) | 3.05 |
| Single Female/Mother | 4,597 (8.1%) | 3.12 |
| Non-family | 28,889 (50.8%) | 1.32 |
| Total Households | 56,890 (100.0%) | 2.14 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Fargo
Out of a total of 56,890 households in Fargo, 28,001 (49.2%) are family households, while 28,889 (50.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 14,121, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 22,011.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 22,011 (38.7%) |
| 2-Person Households | 14,121 (24.8%) | 5,229 (9.2%) |
| 3-Person Households | 5,820 (10.2%) | 1,126 (2.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 5,055 (8.9%) | 301 (0.5%) |
| 5-Person Households | 2,067 (3.6%) | 161 (0.3%) |
| 6-Person Households | 679 (1.2%) | 19 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 259 (0.5%) | 42 (0.1%) |
| Total | 28,001 (49.2%) | 28,889 (50.8%) |
Female Fertility in Fargo
Fertility by Age in Fargo
Average fertility rate in Fargo is 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 86.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 82.5% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 118 (6.3%) | 23.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 1,556 (82.5%) | 86.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 212 (11.2%) | 20.0 |
| Total | 1,886 (100.0%) | 56.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fargo
73.0% of women with births (1,886) in Fargo are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 16.5% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 118 (100.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 1,200 (77.1%) | 356 (22.9%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 177 (83.5%) | 35 (16.5%) |
| Total | 1,377 (73.0%) | 509 (27.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Fargo
Average fertility rate in Fargo is 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 76.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 30.3% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 180 (9.5%) | 49.0 |
| High School Diploma | 399 (21.2%) | 76.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 571 (30.3%) | 48.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 490 (26.0%) | 55.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 246 (13.0%) | 61.0 |
| Total | 1,886 (100.0%) | 56.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fargo
27.0% of women with births in Fargo are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 98.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 69.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 161 (89.4%) | 19 (10.6%) |
| High School Diploma | 120 (30.1%) | 279 (69.9%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 384 (67.2%) | 187 (32.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 481 (98.2%) | 9 (1.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 231 (93.9%) | 15 (6.1%) |
| Total | 1,377 (73.0%) | 509 (27.0%) |
Income in Fargo
Income Overview in Fargo
Per Capita Income in Fargo is $41,263, while median incomes of families and households are $97,518 and $64,432 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 127,319 | $41,263 |
| Median Family Income | 28,001 | $97,518 |
| Mean Family Income | 28,001 | $125,666 |
| Median Household Income | 56,890 | $64,432 |
| Mean Household Income | 56,890 | $90,961 |
| Income Deficit | 28,001 | $9,622 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 127,319 | 18.48% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 127,319 | 81.52¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 127,319 | 0.47 |
Earnings by Sex in Fargo
Average Earnings in Fargo are $38,337, $41,899 for men and $34,154 for women, a difference of 18.5%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 44,848 (53.4%) | $41,899 |
| Female | 39,062 (46.6%) | $34,154 |
| Total | 83,910 (100.0%) | $38,337 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fargo
The most common earnings brackets in Fargo are $100,000+ for men (5,085 | 11.3%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (3,343 | 8.6%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 1,431 (3.2%) | 2,237 (5.7%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 1,620 (3.6%) | 2,085 (5.3%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 2,027 (4.5%) | 1,959 (5.0%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 872 (1.9%) | 1,346 (3.5%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 2,032 (4.5%) | 1,589 (4.1%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 1,354 (3.0%) | 1,162 (3.0%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 1,109 (2.5%) | 1,310 (3.4%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 761 (1.7%) | 876 (2.2%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 938 (2.1%) | 1,173 (3.0%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 1,301 (2.9%) | 1,209 (3.1%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 2,885 (6.4%) | 2,480 (6.4%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 2,606 (5.8%) | 2,593 (6.6%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 2,183 (4.9%) | 2,300 (5.9%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 2,958 (6.6%) | 2,235 (5.7%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 2,639 (5.9%) | 1,975 (5.1%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 2,460 (5.5%) | 1,654 (4.2%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 4,590 (10.2%) | 3,140 (8.0%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 2,467 (5.5%) | 1,790 (4.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,530 (7.9%) | 3,343 (8.6%) |
| $100,000+ | 5,085 (11.3%) | 2,606 (6.7%) |
| Total | 44,848 (100.0%) | 39,062 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fargo
Average earnings in Fargo are $50,738 for men and $45,048 for women, a difference of 11.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $72,736, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $29,353. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $74,718, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $26,047.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $29,353 | $26,047 |
| High School Diploma | $39,387 | $30,203 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $48,405 | $38,154 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,248 | $54,057 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,736 | $74,718 |
| Total | $50,738 | $45,048 |
Family Income in Fargo
Family Income Brackets in Fargo
According to the Fargo family income data, there are 6,468 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.1% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 476 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 476 | 1.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 560 | 2.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 952 | 3.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,568 | 5.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,380 | 8.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,704 | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,696 | 13.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6,468 | 23.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3,332 | 11.9% |
| $200,000+ | 3,836 | 13.7% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fargo
5-person families (1,709 | 6.1%) account for the highest median family income in Fargo with $135,130 per family, while 2-person families (15,034 | 53.7%) have the highest median income of $44,904 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 15,034 (53.7%) | $89,809 |
| 3-Person Families | 5,319 (19.0%) | $105,313 |
| 4-Person Families | 5,108 (18.2%) | $101,497 |
| 5-Person Families | 1,709 (6.1%) | $135,130 |
| 6-Person Families | 642 (2.3%) | $75,278 |
| 7+ Person Families | 189 (0.7%) | $54,219 |
| Total | 28,001 (100.0%) | $97,518 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Fargo
The median family income in Fargo is $97,518, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,630) having the highest median family income of $146,188, while families with 1 earner (7,513) have the lowest median family income of $53,572, accounting for 9.4% and 26.8% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 3,338 (11.9%) | $82,121 |
| 1 Earner | 7,513 (26.8%) | $53,572 |
| 2 Earners | 14,520 (51.9%) | $111,412 |
| 3+ Earners | 2,630 (9.4%) | $146,188 |
| Total | 28,001 (100.0%) | $97,518 |
Household Income in Fargo
Household Income Brackets in Fargo
With 10,980 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Fargo, accounting for 19.3% of all households. In contrast, only 2,162 households (3.8%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 2,958 | 5.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2,162 | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4,267 | 7.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5,177 | 9.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7,054 | 12.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10,980 | 19.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7,225 | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8,989 | 15.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3,527 | 6.2% |
| $200,000+ | 4,551 | 8.0% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Fargo
The median household income in Fargo is $64,432, with the highest median household income of $79,960 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 15,459 households (27.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $36,789, with 7,824 households (13.8%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 7,824 (13.8%) | $36,789 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 22,876 (40.2%) | $67,443 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 15,459 (27.2%) | $79,960 |
| 65+ Years | 10,731 (18.9%) | $60,858 |
| Total | 56,890 (100.0%) | $64,432 |
Poverty in Fargo
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fargo
With 12.2% poverty level for males and 14.4% for females among the residents of Fargo, 18 to 24 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3,334 males (33.1%) and 439 females (35.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 622 (18.0%) | 720 (18.6%) |
| 5 Years | 8 (1.2%) | 146 (18.7%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 590 (15.2%) | 767 (18.5%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 64 (3.1%) | 457 (22.5%) |
| 15 Years | 64 (10.8%) | 84 (11.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 98 (9.4%) | 439 (35.8%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 3,334 (33.1%) | 2,787 (31.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 965 (8.4%) | 1,362 (13.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 599 (6.7%) | 752 (10.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 338 (5.8%) | 345 (6.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 552 (8.6%) | 296 (4.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 117 (2.5%) | 290 (5.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 182 (7.0%) | 289 (7.6%) |
| Total | 7,533 (12.2%) | 8,734 (14.4%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fargo
According to the poverty statistics in Fargo, males aged 5 years and females aged 55 to 64 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 98.8% of males and 95.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 2,837 (82.0%) | 3,158 (81.4%) |
| 5 Years | 656 (98.8%) | 634 (81.3%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 3,278 (84.8%) | 3,383 (81.5%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 1,980 (96.9%) | 1,574 (77.5%) |
| 15 Years | 526 (89.1%) | 681 (89.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 941 (90.6%) | 788 (64.2%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 6,739 (66.9%) | 6,178 (68.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 10,560 (91.6%) | 8,979 (86.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 8,304 (93.3%) | 6,512 (89.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 5,459 (94.2%) | 5,181 (93.8%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 5,856 (91.4%) | 6,334 (95.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 4,533 (97.5%) | 4,761 (94.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 2,402 (93.0%) | 3,528 (92.4%) |
| Total | 54,071 (87.8%) | 51,691 (85.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fargo
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Fargo show that 3.4% or 725 of the total 21,427 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 32.3%, comprising of 54 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.5%, which includes 193 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 12,399 (98.5%) | 193 (1.5%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 6,871 (94.2%) | 420 (5.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 1,319 (95.8%) | 58 (4.2%) |
| 5 or more Children | 113 (67.7%) | 54 (32.3%) |
| Total | 20,702 (96.6%) | 725 (3.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fargo
According to the poverty data in Fargo, 6.3% or 124 single-father households and 27.3% or 1,257 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 58 households (45.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 79 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 105 (8.1%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 66 (6.7%) | 708 (26.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 58 (45.3%) | 365 (62.8%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 79 (100.0%) |
| Total | 124 (6.3%) | 1,257 (27.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fargo
The poverty data for Fargo shows that 725 of the married-couple family households (3.4%) and 1,381 of the single-parent households (21.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 54 households (32.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 79 household (74.5%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 193 (1.5%) | 105 (4.9%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 420 (5.8%) | 774 (21.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 58 (4.2%) | 423 (59.7%) |
| 5 or more Children | 54 (32.3%) | 79 (74.5%) |
| Total | 725 (3.4%) | 1,381 (21.0%) |
Employment Characteristics in Fargo
Employment by Class of Employer in Fargo
Among the 74,236 employed individuals in Fargo, private company employees (50,551 | 68.1%), not-for-profit organizations (8,495 | 11.4%), and local government employees (4,267 | 5.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 50,551 | 68.1% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 1,883 | 2.5% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 3,078 | 4.2% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 8,495 | 11.4% |
| Local Government Employees | 4,267 | 5.8% |
| State Government Employees | 3,711 | 5.0% |
| Federal Government Employees | 2,189 | 2.9% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 62 | 0.1% |
| Total | 74,236 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Fargo
According to the labor force statistics for Fargo, out of the total population over 16 years of age (104,871), 74.9% or 78,548 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.6% or 2,828 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 92.6% or 11,133 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.9% or 620 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 5,213 (60.2%) | 620 (11.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 14,168 (86.2%) | 638 (4.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 11,133 (92.6%) | 557 (5.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 9,217 (92.1%) | 203 (2.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 14,999 (91.6%) | 315 (2.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 10,058 (88.0%) | 231 (2.3%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 5,141 (81.7%) | 134 (2.6%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 4,899 (72.0%) | 39 (0.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3,423 (34.9%) | 99 (2.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 324 (4.6%) | 10 (3.1%) |
| Total | 78,548 (74.9%) | 2,828 (3.6%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fargo
According to labor force statistics for Fargo, 88.1% of individuals (55,443) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (62,932) are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 1,497 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.2% or 25,182 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.5% or 251 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 2,184 (73.5%) | 342 (11.5%) |
| High School Diploma | 9,476 (83.8%) | 464 (4.1%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 18,621 (88.5%) | 631 (3.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 25,182 (91.2%) | 304 (1.1%) |
| Total | 55,443 (88.1%) | 1,699 (2.7%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Fargo
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fargo are Community & Social Service (7,892 | 10.5%), Management (7,796 | 10.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (7,361 | 9.8%), Health Technologists (5,209 | 6.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (4,711 | 6.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fargo, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (73.6%), and Computers & Mathematics (66.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (83.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (80.2%), and Education, Arts & Media (75.8%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 4,707 (60.4%) | 3,089 (39.6%) |
| Business & Financial | 2,154 (54.9%) | 1,766 (45.1%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 3,270 (73.6%) | 1,174 (26.4%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 1,049 (66.7%) | 523 (33.3%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 1,834 (86.8%) | 279 (13.2%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 387 (51.0%) | 372 (49.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 3,100 (39.3%) | 4,792 (60.7%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 281 (24.2%) | 880 (75.8%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 296 (47.4%) | 328 (52.6%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 1,745 (37.0%) | 2,966 (63.0%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 778 (55.7%) | 618 (44.3%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 1,456 (19.8%) | 5,905 (80.2%) |
| Health Technologists | 866 (16.6%) | 4,343 (83.4%) |
| Total (Category) | 14,687 (46.8%) | 16,726 (53.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 39,949 (53.0%) | 35,370 (47.0%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Fargo are Food Preparation & Serving (4,980 | 6.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3,318 | 4.4%), Healthcare Support (3,301 | 4.4%), Personal Care & Service (1,963 | 2.6%), and Security & Protection (961 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Fargo, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (76.4%), Security & Protection (74.0%), and Law Enforcement (71.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (88.5%), Healthcare Support (78.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (56.3%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 700 (21.2%) | 2,601 (78.8%) |
| Security & Protection | 711 (74.0%) | 250 (26.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 399 (76.4%) | 123 (23.6%) |
| Law Enforcement | 312 (71.1%) | 127 (28.9%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 2,176 (43.7%) | 2,804 (56.3%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 2,265 (68.3%) | 1,053 (31.7%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 226 (11.5%) | 1,737 (88.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 6,078 (41.8%) | 8,445 (58.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 39,949 (53.0%) | 35,370 (47.0%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Fargo are Office & Administration (7,863 | 10.4%), and Sales & Related (7,217 | 9.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 4,462 (61.8%) | 2,755 (38.2%) |
| Office & Administration | 2,397 (30.5%) | 5,466 (69.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 6,859 (45.5%) | 8,221 (54.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 39,949 (53.0%) | 35,370 (47.0%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Fargo are Construction & Extraction (2,930 | 3.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,964 | 2.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (740 | 1.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 648 (87.6%) | 92 (12.4%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 2,906 (99.2%) | 24 (0.8%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 1,878 (95.6%) | 86 (4.4%) |
| Total (Category) | 5,432 (96.4%) | 202 (3.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 39,949 (53.0%) | 35,370 (47.0%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Fargo are Production (3,491 | 4.6%), Material Moving (2,968 | 3.9%), and Transportation (2,210 | 2.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 2,467 (70.7%) | 1,024 (29.3%) |
| Transportation | 1,963 (88.8%) | 247 (11.2%) |
| Material Moving | 2,463 (83.0%) | 505 (17.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 6,893 (79.5%) | 1,776 (20.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 39,949 (53.0%) | 35,370 (47.0%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Fargo
Employment Industries in Fargo
The major employment industries in Fargo include Health Care & Social Assistance (14,975 | 19.9%), Retail Trade (8,392 | 11.1%), Educational Services (7,366 | 9.8%), Manufacturing (7,122 | 9.5%), and Accommodation & Food Services (5,862 | 7.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Fargo
The Fargo industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (89.1%), and Wholesale Trade (82.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (78.6%), Enterprise Management (63.0%), and Educational Services (58.4%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 786 (77.8%) | 224 (22.2%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 67 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 3,811 (89.1%) | 465 (10.9%) |
| Manufacturing | 5,347 (75.1%) | 1,775 (24.9%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 1,828 (82.4%) | 391 (17.6%) |
| Retail Trade | 4,801 (57.2%) | 3,591 (42.8%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1,925 (78.9%) | 515 (21.1%) |
| Utilities | 169 (72.5%) | 64 (27.5%) |
| Information | 347 (43.9%) | 444 (56.1%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 2,122 (47.2%) | 2,369 (52.7%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 658 (65.1%) | 352 (34.8%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 3,123 (58.7%) | 2,200 (41.3%) |
| Enterprise Management | 54 (37.0%) | 92 (63.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 1,973 (68.2%) | 918 (31.8%) |
| Educational Services | 3,068 (41.6%) | 4,298 (58.4%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 3,198 (21.4%) | 11,777 (78.6%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 968 (58.8%) | 679 (41.2%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 2,926 (49.9%) | 2,936 (50.1%) |
| Public Administration | 1,381 (63.4%) | 796 (36.6%) |
| Total | 39,949 (53.0%) | 35,370 (47.0%) |
Education in Fargo
School Enrollment in Fargo
The most common levels of schooling among the 35,756 students in Fargo are college / undergraduate (13,846 | 38.7%), elementary school (5,578 | 15.6%), and middle school (5,103 | 14.3%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 1,739 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 1,123 | 3.1% |
| Elementary School | 5,578 | 15.6% |
| Middle School | 5,103 | 14.3% |
| High School | 4,982 | 13.9% |
| College / Undergraduate | 13,846 | 38.7% |
| Graduate / Professional | 3,385 | 9.5% |
| Total | 35,756 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fargo
Out of a total of 35,756 students who are enrolled in schools in Fargo, 3,290 (9.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 32,466 (90.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 455 (44.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 5,174 (98.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 558 (55.1%) | 455 (44.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 5,766 (86.8%) | 875 (13.2%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 5,979 (94.1%) | 376 (5.9%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 3,290 (90.7%) | 337 (9.3%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 5,174 (98.4%) | 83 (1.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 7,811 (92.7%) | 612 (7.3%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 2,624 (87.9%) | 362 (12.1%) |
| 35 Years and over | 1,276 (87.8%) | 178 (12.2%) |
| Total | 32,466 (90.8%) | 3,290 (9.2%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fargo
Business (7,054 | 19.1%), science & technology (5,501 | 14.9%), education (5,121 | 13.8%), arts & humanities (2,888 | 7.8%), and bio, nature & agricultural (2,731 | 7.4%) are the most common fields of study among 37,017 individuals in Fargo who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 1,602 | 4.3% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 2,731 | 7.4% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 635 | 1.7% |
| Psychology | 1,260 | 3.4% |
| Social Sciences | 2,051 | 5.5% |
| Engineering | 1,761 | 4.8% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 230 | 0.6% |
| Science & Technology | 5,501 | 14.9% |
| Business | 7,054 | 19.1% |
| Education | 5,121 | 13.8% |
| Literature & Languages | 1,680 | 4.5% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 1,442 | 3.9% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 1,206 | 3.3% |
| Communications | 1,855 | 5.0% |
| Arts & Humanities | 2,888 | 7.8% |
| Total | 37,017 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Fargo
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fargo
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Fargo are males with 2 vehicles (17,689, accounting for 45.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (16,298, making up 53.0%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 1,280 (3.3%) | 780 (2.3%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 9,367 (24.3%) | 8,428 (25.3%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 17,689 (45.9%) | 16,298 (48.8%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 6,540 (17.0%) | 4,962 (14.9%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 2,339 (6.1%) | 1,717 (5.1%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 1,288 (3.4%) | 1,193 (3.6%) |
| Total | 38,503 (100.0%) | 33,378 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Fargo
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Fargo are 10 to 14 minutes (20,626 commuters, 29.8%), 15 to 19 minutes (17,993 commuters, 26.0%), and 5 to 9 minutes (12,048 commuters, 17.4%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 2,154 | 3.1% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 12,048 | 17.4% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 20,626 | 29.8% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 17,993 | 26.0% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 8,824 | 12.8% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 1,568 | 2.3% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 2,385 | 3.5% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 127 | 0.2% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 335 | 0.5% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 1,068 | 1.5% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 1,440 | 2.1% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 583 | 0.8% |
Commute Time by Sex in Fargo
The most common commute times in Fargo are 10 to 14 minutes (11,685 commuters, 31.5%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (8,941 commuters, 27.9%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 845 (2.3%) | 1,309 (4.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 6,262 (16.9%) | 5,786 (18.1%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 11,685 (31.5%) | 8,941 (27.9%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 10,295 (27.7%) | 7,698 (24.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 4,110 (11.1%) | 4,714 (14.7%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 786 (2.1%) | 782 (2.4%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 933 (2.5%) | 1,452 (4.5%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 105 (0.3%) | 22 (0.1%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 120 (0.3%) | 215 (0.7%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 767 (2.1%) | 301 (0.9%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 844 (2.3%) | 596 (1.9%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 374 (1.0%) | 209 (0.6%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fargo
The most frequent times of departure to work in Fargo are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (6,794, 18.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (6,546, 20.4%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 1,419 (3.8%) | 680 (2.1%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 1,227 (3.3%) | 460 (1.4%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 2,015 (5.4%) | 925 (2.9%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 2,109 (5.7%) | 1,308 (4.1%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 3,324 (8.9%) | 3,133 (9.8%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 4,996 (13.5%) | 4,321 (13.5%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 6,794 (18.3%) | 6,546 (20.4%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 3,863 (10.4%) | 3,196 (10.0%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 1,564 (4.2%) | 1,683 (5.3%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 1,925 (5.2%) | 2,259 (7.0%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 917 (2.5%) | 1,013 (3.2%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 587 (1.6%) | 386 (1.2%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 3,585 (9.7%) | 3,244 (10.1%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 2,801 (7.5%) | 2,871 (9.0%) |
| Total | 37,126 (100.0%) | 32,025 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Fargo
Occupancy by Ownership in Fargo
Of the total 56,890 dwellings in Fargo, owner-occupied units account for 25,117 (44.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 31,773 (55.8%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 25,117 | 44.2% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 31,773 | 55.8% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 56,890 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Fargo
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 22,011 | 38.7% |
| 2-Person Household | 19,350 | 34.0% |
| 3-Person Household | 6,946 | 12.2% |
| 4+ Person Household | 8,583 | 15.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 56,890 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fargo
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 6,272 (28.5%) | 15,739 (71.5%) |
| 2-Person Household | 9,960 (51.5%) | 9,390 (48.5%) |
| 3-Person Household | 3,623 (52.2%) | 3,323 (47.8%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 5,262 (61.3%) | 3,321 (38.7%) |
| Total Housing Units | 25,117 (44.2%) | 31,773 (55.8%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fargo
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 374 (17.9%) | 1,709 (82.1%) |
| High School Diploma | 3,618 (36.6%) | 6,277 (63.4%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 7,795 (37.8%) | 12,814 (62.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 13,330 (54.8%) | 10,973 (45.2%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fargo
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 20,809 | 36.6% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 9,891 | 17.4% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 7,092 | 12.5% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 8,367 | 14.7% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 6,430 | 11.3% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 2,689 | 4.7% |
| 85 Years and Over | 1,612 | 2.8% |
| Total | 56,890 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Fargo
Median Income by Occupancy in Fargo
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 25,117 (44.2%) | $107,806 |
| Renter-Occupied | 31,773 (55.8%) | $43,771 |
| Average | 56,890 (100.0%) | $64,432 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fargo
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 151 (0.6%) | 1,201 (3.8%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 73 (0.3%) | 1,524 (4.8%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 307 (1.2%) | 1,832 (5.8%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 308 (1.2%) | 1,813 (5.7%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 435 (1.7%) | 1,734 (5.5%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 918 (3.6%) | 4,240 (13.3%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,831 (7.3%) | 5,216 (16.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,129 (16.4%) | 6,878 (21.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,257 (13.0%) | 3,986 (12.6%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6,726 (26.8%) | 2,263 (7.1%) |
| $150,000 or more | 6,982 (27.8%) | 1,086 (3.4%) |
| Total | 25,117 (100.0%) | 31,773 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fargo
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 468 (1.9%) | 313 (1.0%) |
| $300 to $499 | 2,099 (8.4%) | 1,157 (3.6%) |
| $500 to $799 | 4,880 (19.4%) | 9,778 (30.8%) |
| $800 to $999 | 1,947 (7.7%) | 8,981 (28.3%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 5,527 (22.0%) | 7,584 (23.9%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 5,192 (20.7%) | 2,223 (7.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 2,324 (9.2%) | 529 (1.7%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 1,554 (6.2%) | 315 (1.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 1,126 (4.5%) | 366 (1.1%) |
| Total | 25,117 (100.0%) | 31,773 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Fargo
Housing Structures in Fargo
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 21,051 | 37.0% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 5,446 | 9.6% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 910 | 1.6% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 1,683 | 3.0% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 2,667 | 4.7% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 24,142 | 42.4% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 991 | 1.7% |
| Total | 56,890 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fargo
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 18,900 (89.8%) | 2,151 (10.2%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 3,952 (72.6%) | 1,494 (27.4%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 72 (7.9%) | 838 (92.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 280 (16.6%) | 1,403 (83.4%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 471 (17.7%) | 2,196 (82.3%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 636 (2.6%) | 23,506 (97.4%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 806 (81.3%) | 185 (18.7%) |
| Total | 25,117 (44.2%) | 31,773 (55.8%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fargo
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 20 (0.1%) | 2,785 (8.8%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 607 (2.4%) | 9,648 (30.4%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 5,366 (21.4%) | 14,186 (44.7%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 7,670 (30.5%) | 3,447 (10.8%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 11,454 (45.6%) | 1,707 (5.4%) |
| Total | 25,117 (100.0%) | 31,773 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fargo
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 17,089 (68.0%) | 6,833 (21.5%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 413 (1.6%) | 691 (2.2%) |
| Electricity | 7,344 (29.2%) | 22,758 (71.6%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 193 (0.8%) | 71 (0.2%) |
| Coal or Coke | 13 (0.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 16 (0.1%) | 691 (2.2%) |
| No Fuel Used | 49 (0.2%) | 729 (2.3%) |
| Total | 25,117 (100.0%) | 31,773 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Fargo
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 291 (1.2%) | 3,793 (11.9%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 6,073 (24.2%) | 15,442 (48.6%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 13,020 (51.8%) | 9,736 (30.6%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 5,733 (22.8%) | 2,802 (8.8%) |
| Total | 25,117 (100.0%) | 31,773 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Fargo
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Fargo
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 8,871 | 16,246 |
| Median Property Value | $255,900 | $254,000 |
| Median Household Income | $88,266 | $4,857 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $604 | $1,082 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $3,084 | $296 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fargo
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 615 (6.9%) | 231 (1.4%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 402 (4.5%) | 377 (2.3%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 4,701 (53.0%) | 9,264 (57.0%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 2,659 (30.0%) | 4,724 (29.1%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 288 (3.3%) | 928 (5.7%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 108 (1.2%) | 553 (3.4%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 98 (1.1%) | 169 (1.0%) |
| Total | 8,871 (100.0%) | 16,246 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fargo
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 117 (1.3%) | 300 (1.8%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 580 (6.5%) | 107 (0.7%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 503 (5.7%) | 470 (2.9%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 882 (9.9%) | 415 (2.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,713 (19.3%) | 949 (5.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,195 (13.5%) | 2,416 (14.9%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,756 (19.8%) | 2,062 (12.7%) |
| $150,000 or more | 2,125 (23.9%) | 4,970 (30.6%) |
| Total | 8,871 (100.0%) | 16,246 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fargo
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 2,869 (32.3%) | 114,125 (702.5%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 2,063 (23.3%) | 5,602 (34.5%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 1,464 (16.5%) | 4,990 (30.7%) |
| 4.0x or more | 2,450 (27.6%) | 3,061 (18.8%) |
| Total | 8,871 (100.0%) | 16,246 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fargo
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 739 (8.3%) | 35 (0.2%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 584 (6.6%) | 477 (2.9%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 7,319 (82.5%) | 1,174 (7.2%) |
| Total | 8,871 (100.0%) | 16,246 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Fargo
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fargo
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 8,509 (95.2%) | 430 (4.8%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 17,838 (96.3%) | 684 (3.7%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 20,911 (93.2%) | 1,535 (6.8%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 16,876 (87.5%) | 2,406 (12.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 15,082 (93.9%) | 980 (6.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 10,195 (90.0%) | 1,128 (10.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 12,378 (95.0%) | 651 (5.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 9,661 (99.6%) | 40 (0.4%) |
| 75 Years and older | 6,388 (99.8%) | 13 (0.2%) |
| Total | 117,838 (93.7%) | 7,867 (6.3%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fargo
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 8,509 (95.2%) | 430 (4.8%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 17,838 (96.3%) | 684 (3.7%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 20,911 (93.2%) | 1,535 (6.8%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fargo
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 12,549 (88.0%) | 1,707 (12.0%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 17,630 (88.2%) | 2,368 (11.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20,235 (92.1%) | 1,745 (7.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15,777 (93.7%) | 1,059 (6.3%) |
| $100,000 and over | 47,466 (98.6%) | 666 (1.4%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fargo
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 2,966 (33.2%) | 6,037 (67.5%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 3,982 (21.5%) | 14,739 (79.6%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 1,764 (7.9%) | 19,549 (87.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 2,370 (12.3%) | 15,107 (78.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,902 (11.8%) | 13,698 (85.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,417 (12.5%) | 9,183 (81.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,084 (16.0%) | 10,789 (82.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 9,415 (97.1%) | 6,649 (68.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 6,388 (99.8%) | 4,854 (75.8%) |
| Total | 32,288 (25.7%) | 100,605 (80.0%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fargo
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 68 (1.7%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 725 (8.8%) | 495 (5.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 1,441 (6.1%) | 1,409 (6.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 2,261 (10.8%) | 1,896 (9.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,419 (30.5%) | 972 (19.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,398 (54.1%) | 1,579 (41.4%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Fargo
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 68 (1.7%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 35 (0.4%) | 62 (0.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 186 (0.8%) | 156 (0.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 674 (3.2%) | 436 (2.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 640 (13.8%) | 126 (2.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 814 (31.5%) | 512 (13.4%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 4 (0.1%) | 14 (0.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 203 (0.9%) | 270 (1.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 255 (1.2%) | 445 (2.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 219 (4.7%) | 116 (2.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 554 (21.4%) | 316 (8.3%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 690 (8.4%) | 280 (3.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 939 (4.0%) | 1,057 (5.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 894 (4.3%) | 710 (3.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 330 (7.1%) | 169 (3.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 397 (15.4%) | 304 (8.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 4 (0.1%) | 181 (2.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 61 (0.3%) | 104 (0.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 868 (4.1%) | 752 (3.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 608 (13.1%) | 653 (12.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 737 (28.5%) | 1,226 (32.1%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 146 (1.8%) | 50 (0.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 242 (1.0%) | 23 (0.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 248 (1.2%) | 343 (1.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 71 (1.5%) | 200 (4.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 312 (12.1%) | 306 (8.0%) |
Technology Access in Fargo
Computing Device Access in Fargo
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 46,611 | 81.9% |
| Smartphone | 51,852 | 91.1% |
| Tablet | 35,855 | 63.0% |
| No Computing Device | 2,602 | 4.6% |
| Total | 56,890 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Fargo
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 104 | 0.2% |
| Broadband Home | 41,518 | 73.0% |
| Cellular Data Only | 6,496 | 11.4% |
| Satellite Internet | 2,959 | 5.2% |
| No Internet | 7,522 | 13.2% |
| Total | 56,890 | 100.0% |
Fargo Summary
Fargo, North Dakota is a city located in the Red River Valley of the northern Great Plains. It is the largest city in the state and the county seat of Cass County. The city has a population of 118,523 as of the 2019 census, making it the 22nd largest city in the United States.
Geography
Fargo is located in the Red River Valley of the northern Great Plains, in the eastern part of North Dakota. The city is situated on the west bank of the Red River of the North, which forms the border between North Dakota and Minnesota. The city is surrounded by flat, fertile farmland and is located at the intersection of Interstate 29 and Interstate 94. The city is also located near the headwaters of the Red River, which flows northward into Canada.
The city has a total area of 44.2 square miles, of which 43.9 square miles is land and 0.3 square miles is water. The city is located at an elevation of 912 feet above sea level.
Climate
Fargo has a humid continental climate, with cold, dry winters and hot, humid summers. The average annual temperature is 43.2°F, with an average high of 54.2°F in July and an average low of 32.2°F in January. The average annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with an average of 2.7 inches of snowfall in December and an average of 0.3 inches of snowfall in April.
Demographics
As of the 2019 census, Fargo had a population of 118,523. The racial makeup of the city was 90.2% White, 2.7% African American, 1.2% Native American, 2.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population.
The median age in Fargo was 33.2 years, with 24.2% of the population under the age of 18, and 11.7% over the age of 65. The median household income was $50,945, and the median family income was $63,945.
Economy
Fargo is the economic and cultural center of the Red River Valley. The city is home to several major employers, including Microsoft, Amazon, and Sanford Health. The city is also home to North Dakota State University, which is the largest university in the state.
The city's economy is largely based on agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The city is home to several large agricultural companies, including John Deere, Cargill, and CHS. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including Bobcat, Doosan, and John Deere.
The city's service sector is also important to the economy, with several large employers, including Sanford Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and US Bank. The city is also home to several large retail stores, including Target, Walmart, and Best Buy.
Conclusion
Fargo, North Dakota is a city located in the Red River Valley of the northern Great Plains. It is the largest city in the state and the county seat of Cass County. The city has a population of 118,523 as of the 2019 census, making it the 22nd largest city in the United States. The city has a humid continental climate, with cold, dry winters and hot, humid summers. The city's economy is largely based on agriculture, manufacturing, and services. Fargo is the economic and cultural center of the Red River Valley, and is home to several major employers, including Microsoft, Amazon, and Sanford Health.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Fargo?
Total Population of Fargo is 127,319.
What is the Total Male Population of Fargo?
Total Male Population of Fargo is 64,378.
What is the Total Female Population of Fargo?
Total Female Population of Fargo is 62,941.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Fargo?
There are 102.28 Males per 100 Females in Fargo.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Fargo?
There are 97.77 Females per 100 Males in Fargo.
What is the Median Population Age in Fargo?
Median Population Age in Fargo is 31.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Fargo
Average Family Size in Fargo is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Fargo
Average Household Size in Fargo is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Fargo?
Per Capita income in Fargo is $41,263.
What is the Median Family Income in Fargo?
Median Family Income in Fargo is $97,518.
What is the Median Household income in Fargo?
Median Household Income in Fargo is $64,432.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Fargo?
Income or Wage Gap in Fargo is 18.5%.
Women in Fargo earn 81.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Fargo?
Family Income Deficit in Fargo is $9,622.
Families that are below poverty line in Fargo earn $9,622 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Fargo?
Inequality or Gini Index in Fargo is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Fargo?
There are 78,548 People in the Labor Forcein in Fargo.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Fargo?
74.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Fargo.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Fargo?
Unemployment Rate in Fargo is 3.6%.