Demographics & People — Fargo, North Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 129,064 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~137,800 |
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| Median Age | 31.8 |
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| Total Households | 58,629 |
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| Family Households | 27,686 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.1 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 104,304 |
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| Black or African American | 10,681 |
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| Asian | 4,978 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4,756 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 43,385 |
| Norwegian | 32,610 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 20,813 |
| Other groups | 15,106 |
| Irish | 10,808 |
| Subsaharan African | 8,486 |
| Swedish | 6,604 |
| English | 6,576 |
| French (except Basque) | 4,285 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,089 |
Language
| English Only | 108,857 |
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| Spanish | 1,921 |
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| Population 5+ | 121,316 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 6,521 |
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| Population 18+ | 102,139 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 15.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Fargo, North Dakota.
