Fargo, ND — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 129,064 · North Dakota · Updated May 2026
Population
129,064
Median Income
$66,029
Home Price
$318,584
Unemployment
3.9%
Poverty Rate
12.8%
Bachelor's+
43.2%
Full Demographics — Fargo, ND
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | Fargo, ND | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 129,064 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 32.2 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 9.7% | 13.8% | |
| White | 80.8% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 8.3% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 3.9% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 3.7% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | Fargo, ND | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $66,029 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,212 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $71,089 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.2% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | Fargo, ND | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $318,584 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 44.1% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | Fargo, ND | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 288 | 380 | |
| Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 2037 | 1950 |
Health
| Metric | Fargo, ND | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 34.3% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 8.1% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 14.5% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 6.8% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 21.5% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 11.8% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | Fargo, ND | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 42.4°F | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 22.6 in | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | Fargo, ND | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.) | 8.6 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ | |
| Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50 | 75.0% | 70.0% |
Commute
| Metric | Fargo, ND | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 17.3 min | 27.0 min |
Compare Fargo with Another City
Popular Comparisons
About Fargo, ND
Fargo is a city in North Dakota, United States. With a population of 129,064, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, Fargo shows stronger educational attainment (43.2% bachelor's degree vs 35.8% bachelor's degree US avg) and violent crime rate (288/100K violent crime vs 380/100K violent crime US avg). However, the city has a higher household income at $66,029 median HH income, compared to the US average of $74,580 median HH income. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.