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Population Review

Census ACS · #194 MSA

Fargo Metro Area

The Fargo, Nd-Mn Metropolitan Statistical Area has 254,914 residents across 2 states. The median household income is $75,523 and the median home value is $276,600.

254,914

Population

91

People / sq mi

$75,523

Median Income

$276,600

Median Home Value

The Fargo CBSA covers 2,810 sq mi of land at 90.7 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White84.2%
Black or African American6.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.5%

Economy & Income

$75,523

Median Household Income

$43,099

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Fargo metro's price level is 90.9 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 9.1% lower the US average. The local median income of $75,523 has the buying power of $83,110 in average-priced US metros.

90.9

Price Level (US = 100)

$83,110

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$75,523

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$276,600

Median Home Value

$940

Median Rent

55.5%

Homeownership

Education

95.6%

High School+

42.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.8%

Drive Alone

9.3%

Work From Home

18.0 min

Avg Commute

41.6%

Foreign Born

Fargo spans these states

Nearby metros

Largest cities in Minnesota

Largest counties in Minnesota

Part of Minnesota

Other metros

Metro areas in Minnesota

Metro rankings

Frequently Asked Questions

The Fargo, Nd-Mn Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 254,914 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #194 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Fargo metro area is $75,523, with a per capita income of $43,099.

The Fargo, Nd-Mn CBSA spans 2 states: Minnesota, North Dakota.

Data for the Fargo, Nd-Mn CBSA (22020) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.