Fargo, ND
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Fargo, North Dakota Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
123,550
Unemployment
3.9%
Poverty
13.2%
Median Home
$225,500
Median Income
$57,520
Median Rent
$821
Fargo SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
7
Diversity
8
Safety
4
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
9.5
Fargo, ND Crime Report
4,987
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,929.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
67.48%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Fargo / 100k People |
North Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,987 | 3,929.0 | 2,453.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 584 | 460.1 | 329.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 7 | 5.5 | 4.2 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 61 | 48.1 | 19.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 409 | 322.2 | 253.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 4,403 | 3,468.9 | 2,124.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 1,016 | 800.5 | 417.6 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 2,922 | 2,302.1 | 1,435.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 465 | 366.4 | 271.0 | 246.0 |
Fargo, ND Cost Of Living
98
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 | 98 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 105 | 100 | |
| Health | 115 | 113 | 100 | |
| Housing | 92 | 84 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 98 | 104 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 92 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 123,550 | 2.8% |
| 2019 | 120,209 | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 118,099 | 1.9% |
| 2017 | 115,950 | 2.2% |
| 2016 | 113,464 | 2.5% |
| 2015 | 110,725 | 2.2% |
| 2014 | 108,371 | 2.2% |
| 2013 | 106,005 | 1.7% |
| 2012 | 104,193 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 102,527 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fargo
| Race | Fargo | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.3% | 83.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 7.8% | 3.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 4.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.1% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% | 4.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in Fargo
| Gender | Fargo | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 48.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.4% | 51.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fargo for adults over 25
| Education | Fargo | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 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 | 6.2% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.0% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.3% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.4% | 8.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.5% | 11.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.0% | 18.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.9% | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.4% | 17.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.9% | 6.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.4% | 6.0% | 8.3% |
