Economy & Jobs — Fargo, North Dakota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $66,998 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$75,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $42,212 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 79,516 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 29.7% |
| Retail | 11.1% |
| Professional | 11.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 148 |
| Real Estate Offices | 147 |
| Insurance Agencies | 137 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 131 |
| Child Day Care | 97 |
| Beauty Salons | 90 |
| Dental Offices | 90 |
| Commercial Banks | 75 |
| Law Offices | 74 |
| Chiropractors | 61 |
| Hotels Motels | 61 |
| Gas Stations | 58 |
| Auto Repair | 56 |
| Coffee Shops | 52 |
| Bars | 49 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
