Fargo, North Dakota
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Fargo, North Dakota, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Fargo | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 131,627 | 784,841 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $66,998 | $76,657 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 31.8 | 35.9 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 42.9% | 32.7% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $281,900 | $249,900 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $946 | $954 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 9.5% | 4.7% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 43.7% | 62.9% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 15.5 | 17.9 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 9.8% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 35.4% | 45.8% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Fargo, North Dakota
| Statistic | Fargo | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 78.6% | 81.7% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.6% | 4.7% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 8.6% | 3.3% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 4.0% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 3.6% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.9% | 4.2% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 37.0 | 32.5 | 61.4 |
Age in Fargo, North Dakota
| Statistic | Fargo | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 31.8 | 35.9 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 20.0% | 23.5% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 17.3% | 11.1% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 17.4% | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 13.1% | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 18.8% | 21.5% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 13.3% | 16.5% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Fargo, North Dakota
| Statistic | Fargo | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 59,970 | 331,063 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 46.8% | 57.3% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 22.6% | 27.4% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 11.4% | 11.5% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 41.8% | 34.7% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 44.9% | 33.6% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Fargo, North Dakota
| Statistic | Fargo | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $42,734 | $43,389 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 15.5% | 14.4% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.5% | 16.6% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.3% | 18.6% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 8.3% | 9.6% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 29.0% | 24.5% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 7.3% | 6.6% | n/a |
Housing in Fargo, North Dakota
| Statistic | Fargo | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 63,807 | 377,281 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 34.5% | 56.7% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 49.8% | 25.1% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 6.0% | 12.3% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,991.0 | 1,982.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 56.3% | 37.1% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 26.3% | 25.0% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $3,492 | $2,468 | n/a |
Education in Fargo, North Dakota
| Statistic | Fargo | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 4.5% | 6.0% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 18.2% | 25.5% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 34.3% | 35.8% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.6% | 23.0% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 14.4% | 9.7% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Fargo, North Dakota
| Statistic | Fargo | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 74.7% | 68.6% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 76.7% | 77.9% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 3.7% | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 52.4% | 51.1% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 2.7% | 4.7% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 8.3% | 5.9% | n/a |
Origins and language in Fargo, North Dakota
| Statistic | Fargo | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 49.8% | 61.4% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 3.9% | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 5.6% | 2.8% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 89.3% | 93.3% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 1.8% | 2.3% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 11.6% | 6.3% | 16.7% |