Fargo city, North Dakota
Fargo city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Fargo city is a geographic entity located in Cass County, North Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 136,275. The land area covers 52.20 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 136,275 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 31.8 yrs | ±0.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 59,970 | ±803 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 63,807 | ±617 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 59,970 | ±803 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,837 | ±691 |
| Median Home Value | $281,900 | ±$7,362 |
| Median Gross Rent | $946 | ±$17 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,998 | ±$2,732 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,734 | ±$1,371 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% | ±1.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 16,154 | ±1,824 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | ±0.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 76,778 | ±1,123 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.3% | ±1.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 136,285 (2024)
ID: 171371
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
200 3RD ST N, FARGO ND 58102-4809
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GUS Population: 200,945 (2024)
ID: 184080
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
PO BOX 2806, FARGO ND 58108-2806
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Fargo | 06-08 | Fargo, ND | |
| Regular School Fargo | KG-05 | Fargo, ND | |
| Regular School Fargo | 06-08 | Fargo, ND | |
| Regular School Fargo | KG-05 | Fargo, ND | |
| Regular School Fargo | KG-05 | Fargo, ND | |
| Regular School Fargo | 09-12 | Fargo, ND | |
| Regular School Fargo | KG-05 | Fargo, ND | |
| Regular School Fargo | 06-08 | Fargo, ND | |
| Regular School Fargo | KG-05 | Fargo, ND | |
| Regular School Fargo | PK | Fargo, ND |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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ESSENTIA HEALTH
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Hospital | City address association | 3000 32ND AVE SOUTH, FARGO, ND, 58104 |
(701) 364-8000
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Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Fargo
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College Vocational | 0.2 mi away | 3223 13 AVE S, Ste A, Fargo, ND, 58103 |
7012359910
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DR. JAMES W CARLSON LIBRARY
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 2801 32ND AVE S, FARGO, ND, 58103 |
(701) 476-4040
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FARGO VA MEDICAL CENTER
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Acute Care - Veterans Administration | City address association | 2101 ELM STREET, FARGO, ND, 58102 |
(701) 232-3241
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Lynnes Welding Training
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College Vocational | 1.1 mi away | 2717 3rd Ave N, Fargo, ND, 58102 |
7018932295
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FARGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.3 mi away | 102 NORTH 3RD STREET, FARGO, ND, 58102 |
(701) 241-1472
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PRAIRIE ST JOHN'S
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Psychiatric | City address association | 510 4TH STREET SOUTH, FARGO, ND, 58103 |
(701) 476-7200
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The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo
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College Vocational | 1.5 mi away | 4377 15th Ave South, Fargo, ND, 58103 |
7014519100
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NORTHPORT LIBRARY
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 2714 N BROADWAY, FARGO, ND, 58102 |
(701) 241-4026
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SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGO
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Hospital | City address association | 801 BROADWAY NORTH, FARGO, ND, 58122 |
(701) 234-2000
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at FARGO 3S, ND US, located 2.9 miles from Fargo city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.3° | -2.1° | 7.6° | 0.67" | — |
| February | 22.0° | 1.2° | 11.6° | 0.66" | — |
| March | 35.2° | 16.4° | 25.8° | 1.15" | — |
| April | 52.9° | 30.4° | 41.7° | 1.58" | — |
| May | 68.1° | 44.0° | 56.1° | 3.10" | — |
| June | 77.4° | 55.1° | 66.3° | 4.33" | — |
| July | 81.6° | 59.5° | 70.6° | 3.71" | — |
| August | 80.2° | 57.1° | 68.6° | 2.74" | — |
| September | 71.6° | 47.3° | 59.5° | 2.50" | — |
| October | 55.5° | 34.0° | 44.8° | 2.24" | — |
| November | 38.3° | 19.9° | 29.1° | 0.89" | — |
| December | 23.9° | 6.6° | 15.3° | 0.83" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Prairie Rose city | City | 3.3 mi | — |
| West Fargo city | City | 3.6 mi | — |
| Moorhead city | City | 4.0 mi | — |
| Frontier city | City | 4.5 mi | — |
| Reile's Acres city | City | 4.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3801725700. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.