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Fargo, ND

Founded 1871Cass CountyElev. 274 m
Population
129,064
Median home
$269,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
30
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Fargo

Fargo is a city in North Dakota with about 129,064 residents. Fargo was founded in 1871 and sits in Cass County. The median age is 32.2 and the median household income is $66,029. Homes carry a median value of $269,800, and about 44% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (79.7%). Around 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 16 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
129,064
Median age
32.2
Median household income
$66,029
Per-capita income
$42,212
Poverty rate
12.8%
High-school grad or higher
95.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.2%
Unemployment
3.9%
Avg. commute
15.8 min
Work from home
8.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White79.7%
Hispanic or Latino3.7%
Black8.3%
Asian3.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts42.6%
Sales & office20.3%
Service17.9%
Production, transportation & material moving12%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$269,800
Median gross rent
$916/mo
Owner-occupied
44.1%
Median year built
1991
Households
58,629
Avg. household size
2.1

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Fargo has 30 public schools — 20 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading60%
Math58%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
FARGO 9-12 VIRTUAL ACADEMYHighGrades 9–12
FARGO DAVIES HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
NORTH HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
SOUTH HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
CARL BEN EIELSON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
CLARA BARTON HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
EAGLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
ED CLAPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime36% above national
Fargo524
North Dakota283
United States386
↑ 14% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime101% above national
Fargo3,926
North Dakota1,973
United States1,952
↑ 25% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Fargo Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Fargo.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Cass County
Ice stormVery High
Strong windVery High
Winter weatherVery High
HailRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Fargo is in Cass County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Fargo was founded in 1871 and sits in Cass County. Elevation ~274 m.

Map of Fargo
Fargo, ND
Where Fargo is
FargoBismarckGrand ForksMinotWest FargoWilliston
Historic places

21 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Fargo-Moorhead YMCA SignFargo Theatre BuildingPowers HotelCass County CourthouseKnerr Block, Floyd Block, McHench Building and Webster and Cole BuildingDibley HouseGrand Lodge of North Dakota, Ancient Order of United WorkmenLewis House
Notable people from Fargo
Jake HagerBobby VeeWilliam H. GassCariDee EnglishDalton KnechtLeslie StefansonCollin PetersonDavid Allen AakerDaniel ChongJennifer Baumgardner
People searches in Fargo
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
West Fargo (4 mi)Horace (8 mi)Mapleton (11 mi)Casselton (18 mi)Hillsboro (39 mi)Wahpeton (42 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Fargo, ND (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Fargo, North Dakota.

Miguel Angel Rodriguez De La Cruz, 33
Fargo · Cass County · 58104
Charles Andrew Brown, 47
Fargo · Cass County · 58103
AKA Charlie Brown
Joseph Paul Martin, 47
Fargo · Cass County · 58103
AKA Joseph Paul Martin Jr
Joseph Thomas Pich, 29
Fargo · Cass County · 58103
AKA Joe, Joseph Pich Thomas
Joseph Allen Johnson, 38
Fargo · Cass County · 58102
AKA Lil Saint, Joey Johnson
Mark Ebby Williams, 49
Fargo · Cass County · 58102
Daniel Lee Thomas, 70
Fargo · Cass County · 58104
Christopher Ryan Halligan, 58
Fargo · Cass County · 58102
Christopher Lynn Nelson, 45
Fargo · Cass County · 58103
AKA Chris
Christopher Julian Martinez, 48
Fargo · Cass County · 58102
AKA Chris J Martinez, Chris Julian Martinez
Richard Allen Anderson, 62
Fargo · Cass County · 58103
David Charles Mitchell Iii, 36
Fargo · Cass County · 58103
David Joseph Lee, 47
Fargo · Cass County · 58103
AKA Bear, Black Dragon
Michael Dean Roberts, 60
Fargo · Cass County · 58103
AKA Michael D Livengood, Michael Dean Livengood
Michael Dewayne Moore, 39
Fargo · Cass County · 58103
AKA Mike, Michael Dwayne Moore Sr
Robert Lee Davis, 33
Fargo · Cass County · 58103
AKA Bobby

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Fargo — frequently asked

What is the population of Fargo, North Dakota?
Fargo has a population of about 129,064, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Fargo?
The median home value in Fargo is $269,800, and the median gross rent is $916/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Fargo safe? What is the crime rate?
Fargo Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 524 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Fargo face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Cass County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, strong wind, winter weather.
How many schools are in Fargo?
Fargo has 30 public schools (20 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Fargo?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Fargo. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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