Fargo, ND-MN

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

247,967

1.64% 1-year growth

2021 Median Age

32.9

0.612% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

11.3%

1.24% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$68,560

3.89% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$235,600

4.43% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

141,318

1.4% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Fargo, ND-MN had a population of 248k people with a median age of 32.9 and a median household income of $68,560. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Fargo, ND-MN grew from 243,966 to 247,967, a 1.64% increase and its median household income grew from $65,995 to $68,560, a 3.89% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Fargo, ND-MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.68%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.81%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.48%), and White (Hispanic) (1.71%).

None of the households in Fargo, ND-MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.9% of the residents in Fargo, ND-MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Fargo, ND-MN are North Dakota State University-Main Campus (3,338 degrees awarded in 2021), Minnesota State University Moorhead (1,489 degrees), and Concordia College at Moorhead (484 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Fargo, ND-MN was $235,600, and the homeownership rate was 56.4%.

Most people in Fargo, ND-MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Fargo, ND-MN was 2 cars per household.

Fargo, ND-MN borders Fergus Falls, MN and Wahpeton, ND-MN.

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Population & Diversity

Fargo, ND-MN is home to a population of 248k people, from which 95.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.02% of Fargo, ND-MN residents were born outside of the country (17.4k people).

In 2021, there were 14.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (209k people) in Fargo, ND-MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.98k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.9%

2021 Citizenship

95.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.9% of Fargo, ND-MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Fargo, ND-MN was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Fargo, ND-MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fargo, ND-MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
209k ± 366
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
14.1k ± 481
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.98k ± 435

3.41%

Hispanic Population

8.45k people

3.41% of the people in Fargo, ND-MN are hispanic (8.45k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Fargo, ND-MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for North Dakota and Minnesota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
58,338 ± 7,065 people
Somalia
41,049 ± 5,876 people
India
30,692 ± 4,873 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota and Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 58,338 North Dakota and Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 41,049 and India with 30,692.

Foreign-Born Population

7.02%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

17.4k people

6.93%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

16.9k people

As of 2021, 7.02% of Fargo, ND-MN residents (17.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fargo, ND-MN was 6.93%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Fargo, ND-MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,045 ± 455
Gulf War (2001-)
2,983 ± 529
Gulf War (1990s)
1,222 ± 276

Fargo, ND-MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.36 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Fargo, ND-MN employs 141k people. The largest industries in Fargo, ND-MN are Health Care & Social Assistance (27,380 people), Retail Trade (14,735 people), and Educational Services (14,381 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($93,103), Utilities ($65,288), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($61,439).

Males in North Dakota have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,494. The income inequality in North Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.433, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

141k

2021 Value

± 3,517

1.4%

1 Year growth

± 3.38%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fargo, ND-MN grew at a rate of 1.4%, from 139k employees to 141k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fargo, ND-MN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (15,947 people), Management Occupations (15,830 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (12,648 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fargo, ND-MN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Dakota and Minnesota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

141k

2021 Value

± 3,517

1.4%

1 Year growth

± 3.38%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fargo, ND-MN grew at a rate of 1.4%, from 139k employees to 141k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fargo, ND-MN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (27,380 people), Retail Trade (14,735 people), and Educational Services (14,381 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fargo, ND-MN, though some of these residents may live in Fargo, ND-MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,337

Median earning men ± $1,874

$36,228

Median earning women ± $1,017

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($57,888), Public Administration ($57,120), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,900).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($51,712), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,280), and Public Administration ($44,293).

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,965
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,935
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
1,424
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.96M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.8M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$1.67M
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota and North Dakota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota and North Dakota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota and North Dakota product (by dollars) was Crude petroleum with $72.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($32.3B) and Electronics ($28.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Dakota and Minnesota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Minnesota and North Dakota.

$333B

2020 Value in Minnesota

$636B

Projected 2050 Value in Minnesota

91% growth

$154B

2020 Value in North Dakota

$278B

Projected 2050 Value in North Dakota

81.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Minnesota trade was $333B. This is expected to increase 91% to $636B by 2050.

Comparatively, total outbound North Dakota trade was $154B. This is expected to increase 81.1% to $278B by 2050.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota and North Dakota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota and North Dakota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$41.1B
Texas
$28.1B
Wisconsin
$27.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota and North Dakota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $41.1B, followed by Texas with $28.1B and Wisconsin and $27.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Minnesota and North Dakota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota and North Dakota went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (47.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.22%).

John Hoeven, Kevin Cramer, Amy Klobuchar, and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of North Dakota and Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Dakota and Minnesota is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Fargo, ND-MN. Showing the available data for Minnesota and North Dakota.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (47.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.22%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota and North Dakota for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Dakota and Minnesota

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Dakota and Minnesota.

John Hoeven

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Kevin Cramer

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the Democratic Party (United States)|U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.

Tina Smith

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.

John Hoeven, Kevin Cramer, Amy Klobuchar, and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing North Dakota and Minnesota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Dakota and Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Dakota and Minnesota

North Dakota and Minnesota is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Dakota and Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Fargo, ND-MN awarded 5,861 degrees. The student population of Fargo, ND-MN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 8,916 male students and 11,357 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Fargo, ND-MN are White (4,786 and 86%), followed by Black or African American (210 and 3.78%), Two or More Races (168 and 3.02%), and Hispanic or Latino (144 and 2.59%).

The largest universities in Fargo, ND-MN by number of degrees awarded are North Dakota State University-Main Campus (3,338 and 57%), Minnesota State University Moorhead (1,489 and 25.4%), and Concordia College at Moorhead (484 and 8.26%).

The most popular majors in Fargo, ND-MN are Registered Nursing (441 and 7.52%), General Business Administration & Management (276 and 4.71%), and General Psychology (180 and 3.07%).

The median tuition costs in Fargo, ND-MN are $27,500 for private four year colleges, and $8,524 and $14,809 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Fargo, ND-MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 20,273 (44% men and 56% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 20,273 students enrolled in Fargo, ND-MN, 44% men and 56% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 16,314 records, of which 56.3% were women and 43.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
209 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
175 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
313 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Fargo, ND-MN was General Business Administration & Management with 209 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Fargo, ND-MN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

North Dakota State University-Main Campus
3,338 degrees awarded
Minnesota State University Moorhead
1,489 degrees awarded
Concordia College at Moorhead
484 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was North Dakota State University-Main Campus with 3,338 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,486 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fargo, ND-MN, which is 0.737 times less than the 3,375 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,786 degrees mean that there were 22.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 210 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($27,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,781) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Dakota and Minnesota.

Measure

In 2021, 0.789% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.896% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Dakota and Minnesota.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.23M), Bachelors Degree (1.14M), and Some college (1.13M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Fargo, ND-MN was $235,600 in 2021, which is 0.962 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $225,600 to $235,600, a 4.43% increase. The homeownership rate in Fargo, ND-MN is 56.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Fargo, ND-MN have an average commute time of 17.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fargo, ND-MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Fargo, ND-MN is $68,560. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Fargo, ND-MN was Scott County, MN with a value of $109,031, followed by Carver County, MN and Washington County, MN, with respective values of $107,890 and $102,258.

Housing

Property

$235,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,917

$58,027

Median Property Taxes

±$1,757

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Fargo, ND-MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Fargo, ND-MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

56.4%

Homeownership

2021

68.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 56.4% of the housing units in Fargo, ND-MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Fargo, ND-MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Fargo, ND-MN was Scott County, MN with a value of $109,031, followed by Carver County, MN and Washington County, MN, with respective values of $107,890 and $102,258.

The following map shows all of the counties in Fargo, ND-MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$68,560

Median Household Income

± $1,529

103k

Number of Households

± 2,754

In 2021, the median household income of the 103k households in Fargo, ND-MN grew to $68,560 from the previous year's value of $65,995.

The following chart displays the households in Fargo, ND-MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Fargo, ND-MN is from North Dakota and Minnesota.

0.433

2021 Wage GINI in North Dakota

0.432

2020 Wage GINI in North Dakota

0.459

2021 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2021, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.433 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.244% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Dakota in comparison to the national average.

In the same year, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.459 and income inequality had a 0.234% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Dakota and Minnesota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.8%)
Carpooled (7.96%)
Worked At Home (6.87%)

In 2021, 79.8% of workers in Fargo, ND-MN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.96%) and those who worked at home (6.87%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fargo, ND-MN have a shorter commute time (17.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.44% of the workforce in Fargo, ND-MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Fargo, ND-MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Fargo, ND-MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Fargo, ND-MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fargo, ND-MN (27.2k out of 240k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fargo, ND-MN is White, followed by Black and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.5% of the population of Fargo, ND-MN has health coverage, with 61.2% on employee plans, 9.91% on Medicaid, 9.22% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.64% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Dakota see 1287 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.924% decrease from the previous year (1299 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1483 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 472 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1102 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.34% decrease from the previous year (1117 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1322 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 343 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Dakota and Minnesota.

1,287 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Dakota

1,102 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Minnesota

Primary care physicians in North Dakota see an average of 1,287 patients per year. This represents a 0.924% decrease from the previous year (1,299 patients).

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see an average of 1,102 patients per year. This represents a 1.34% decrease from the previous year (1,117 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Dakota and Minnesota in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.2% under 18 years, 28.3% between 18 and 34 years, 34.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.54%

Uninsured

61.2%

Employer Coverage

9.91%

Medicaid

9.22%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.64%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fargo, ND-MN grew by 4.33% from 5.31% to 5.54%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Fargo, ND-MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.