Fargo, ND-MN

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population

254,914

1.3% 1-year growth

2023 Median Age

0.917% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

11.4%

3.93% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$75,523

2.56% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$276,600

5.98% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

145,213

1.05% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Fargo, ND-MN had a population of 255k people with a median age of 33 and a median household income of $75,523. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Fargo, ND-MN grew from 251,635 to 254,914, a 1.3% increase and its median household income grew from $73,641 to $75,523, a 2.56% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Fargo, ND-MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.99%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.51%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.72%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.62%).

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.

96.1% 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 (3,143 degrees awarded in 2022), Minnesota State University Moorhead (1,487 degrees), and Concordia College at Moorhead (469 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Fargo, ND-MN was $276,600, and the homeownership rate was 55.5%.

Most people in Fargo, ND-MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18 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 255k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.41% of Fargo, ND-MN residents were born outside of the country (16.3k people).

In 2023, there were 13.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (211k people) in Fargo, ND-MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.95k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.1%

2023 Citizenship

95.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.1% of Fargo, ND-MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Fargo, ND-MN was 95.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
211k ± 675
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
15.3k ± 650
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
8.95k ± 959

3.83%

Hispanic Population

9.76k people

3.83% of the people in Fargo, ND-MN are hispanic (9.76k 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
56,105 ± 6,935 people
Somalia
40,313 ± 5,896 people
India
31,057 ± 4,951 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota and Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 56,105 North Dakota and Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 40,313 and India with 31,057.

Foreign-Born Population

6.41%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

16.3k people

6.82%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

17.2k people

As of 2023, 6.41% of Fargo, ND-MN residents (16.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fargo, ND-MN was 6.82%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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
3,830 ± 380
Gulf War (2001-)
3,049 ± 464
Gulf War (1990s)
1,280 ± 285

Fargo, ND-MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.26 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Fargo, ND-MN employs 145k people. The largest industries in Fargo, ND-MN are Health Care & Social Assistance (26,369 people), Educational Services (15,316 people), and Retail Trade (15,259 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($84,464), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($67,821), and Public Administration ($63,200).

Males in North Dakota have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,891. The income inequality in North Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

145k

2023 Value

± 3,195

1.05%

1 Year growth

± 3.15%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Fargo, ND-MN grew at a rate of 1.05%, from 144k employees to 145k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fargo, ND-MN, are Management Occupations (15,925 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (15,197 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (13,367 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

145k

2023 Value

± 3,195

1.05%

1 Year growth

± 3.15%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Fargo, ND-MN grew at a rate of 1.05%, from 144k employees to 145k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fargo, ND-MN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (26,369 people), Educational Services (15,316 people), and Retail Trade (15,259 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

$52,917

Median earning men ± $1,175

$40,372

Median earning women ± $927

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($81,250), Public Administration ($68,634), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,356).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($55,114), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,570), and Public Administration ($49,386).

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

590
Construction
421
Other Services (except Public Administration)
356
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.69M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$738k
Manufacturing
$714k
Finance and Insurance

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota and North Dakota went to Kamala Harris with 48.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.7%), followed by Other (0.706%).

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.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 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.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (48.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.7%)
Republican Party
Other (0.706%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota and North Dakota went to Kamala Harris with 48.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.7%), followed by Other (0.706%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota and North Dakota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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 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 Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 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 Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Fargo, ND-MN awarded 5,656 degrees. The student population of Fargo, ND-MN in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 8,653 male students and 10,889 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Fargo, ND-MN are White (4,675 and 86.5%), followed by Black or African American (206 and 3.81%), Two or More Races (150 and 2.78%), and Hispanic or Latino (132 and 2.44%).

The largest universities in Fargo, ND-MN by number of degrees awarded are North Dakota State University-Main Campus (3,143 and 55.6%), Minnesota State University Moorhead (1,487 and 26.3%), and Concordia College at Moorhead (469 and 8.29%).

The most popular majors in Fargo, ND-MN are Registered Nursing (485 and 8.57%), General Business Administration & Management (295 and 5.22%), and General Psychology (189 and 3.34%).

The median tuition costs in Fargo, ND-MN are $28,400 for private four year colleges, and $9,074 and $15,819 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Fargo, ND-MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 19,542 (44.3% men and 55.7% 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 2022 there were 19,542 students enrolled in Fargo, ND-MN, 44.3% men and 55.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 15,528 records, of which 56.2% were women and 43.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
184 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
350 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
229 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Fargo, ND-MN was General Psychology with 184 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
3,143 degrees awarded
Minnesota State University Moorhead
1,487 degrees awarded
Concordia College at Moorhead
469 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was North Dakota State University-Main Campus with 3,143 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 2,340 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fargo, ND-MN, which is 0.706 times less than the 3,316 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,675 degrees mean that there were 22.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 206 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 ($28,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,750) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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 2022, 0.817% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.945% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.23M), Bachelors Degree (1.16M), and Some college (1.11M).

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 $276,600 in 2023, which is 0.912 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $261,000 to $276,600, a 5.98% increase. The homeownership rate in Fargo, ND-MN is 55.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Fargo, ND-MN have an average commute time of 18 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 $75,523. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Fargo, ND-MN was Carver County, MN with a value of $123,144, followed by Scott County, MN and Washington County, MN, with respective values of $120,247 and $114,457.

Housing

Property

$276,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,105

$59,750

Median Property Taxes

±$1,637

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

55.5%

Homeownership

2023

68.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 55.5% of the housing units in Fargo, ND-MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 55.7%.

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 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Fargo, ND-MN was Carver County, MN with a value of $123,144, followed by Scott County, MN and Washington County, MN, with respective values of $120,247 and $114,457.

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.

$75,523

Median Household Income

± $1,838

108k

Number of Households

± 2,747

In 2023, the median household income of the 108k households in Fargo, ND-MN grew to $75,523 from the previous year's value of $73,641.

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.

0.436

2022 Wage GINI in North Dakota

0.433

2021 Wage GINI in North Dakota

0.458

2022 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.459

2021 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2022, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.835% growth from 2021 to 2022, 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 0.458 and income inequality had a 0.267% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2023

Drove Alone (78.5%)
Worked At Home (9.26%)
Carpooled (6.77%)

In 2023, 78.5% of workers in Fargo, ND-MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.26%) and those who carpooled to work (6.77%).

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

18 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fargo, ND-MN have a shorter commute time (18 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.45% 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

11.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fargo, ND-MN (28k out of 246k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

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

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

94.8% of the population of Fargo, ND-MN has health coverage, with 61.1% on employee plans, 10% on Medicaid, 9.59% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.6% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Dakota see 1286 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0777% decrease from the previous year (1287 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1438 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 471 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1110 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.726% increase from the previous year (1102 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1307 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 322 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,286 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Dakota

1,110 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Minnesota

Primary care physicians in North Dakota see an average of 1,286 patients per year. This represents a 0.0777% decrease from the previous year (1,287 patients).

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see an average of 1,110 patients per year. This represents a 0.726% increase from the previous year (1,102 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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25% under 18 years, 28.5% between 18 and 34 years, 33.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.17%

Uninsured

61.1%

Employer Coverage

10%

Medicaid

9.59%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.6%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fargo, ND-MN declined by 3.37% from 5.35% to 5.17%.

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.

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