Fargo, ND
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Fargo, North Dakota Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
121,889
Unemployment
3.2%
Poverty
13.2%
Median Home
$212,100
Median Income
$55,551
Median Rent
$823
Fargo SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
7
Diversity
8
Safety
4
Amenities
9
Education
9
Commute
9.5
Fargo, ND Crime Report
4,552
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,572.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
44.24%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Fargo / 100k People |
North Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,552 | 3,572.4 | 2,261.6 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 574 | 450.5 | 284.6 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 5 | 3.9 | 3.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 78 | 61.2 | 23.5 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 380 | 298.2 | 200.6 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 3,978 | 3,121.9 | 1,977.0 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 830 | 651.4 | 342.2 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 2,757 | 2,163.7 | 1,399.6 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 391 | 306.9 | 235.2 | 219.9 |
Fargo, ND Cost Of Living
97
Fargo's Overall Cost Of Living
Fargo's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Fargo | North Dakota | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 108 | 106 | 100 | |
| Health | 115 | 113 | 100 | |
| Housing | 91 | 85 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 99 | 104 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 89 | 100 | |
Fargo, ND Photos
Source: Public Domain
Source: Wikipedia User Bobak Ha'Eri | CC BY 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Bobak Ha'Eri | CC BY 3.0
Source: Public Domain
Source: Public Domain
Source: Public Domain
Rankings for Fargo in North Dakota
Map Of Fargo, ND
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Population over time in Fargo
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 121,889 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 120,209 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 118,099 | 1.9% |
| 2016 | 115,950 | 2.2% |
| 2015 | 113,464 | 2.5% |
| 2014 | 110,725 | 2.2% |
| 2013 | 108,371 | 2.2% |
| 2012 | 106,005 | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 104,193 | 1.6% |
| 2010 | 102,527 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fargo
| Race | Fargo | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.7% | 84.4% | 60.7% |
| African American | 7.0% | 2.9% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 5.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 3.4% | 1.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.0% | 3.7% | 18.0% |
Gender in Fargo
| Gender | Fargo | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 48.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.9% | 51.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fargo for adults over 25
| Education | Fargo | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 14.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Fargo, North Dakota
| Income | Fargo | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.1% | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.1% | 8.1% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.7% | 8.6% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.8% | 12.1% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.2% | 17.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.0% | 14.3% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.6% | 17.1% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.0% | 6.3% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.4% | 5.9% | 7.7% |
