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
| White | 84.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| 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
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Part of Minnesota
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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.
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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.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Fargo: 55.5% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. Fargo is a metro area in ND, MN with a population of 254,914.
Median household income is $75,523, near the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 5.5%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $276,600, with typical rent around $940.
Fargo is among the best-educated US metro areas: 42.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.