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Fargo, ND is a vibrant city of 124,979 people located in the heart of America’s Midwest. With a population density of 2,517 people per square mile, Fargo has plenty to offer its residents. The city is home to a variety of local businesses such as the popular restaurant Vega's Pizzaria and the historic Woodchipper Bar & Grill. Year-round outdoor activities include kayaking on Red River or spending time at Lindenwood Park. For those looking for some culture, there are many museums and theaters such as the Rourke Art Museum and Fargo Theatre. Additionally, Fargo is known for its sporting events such as the North Dakota State Bison Football games which bring in thousands of fans each year from across the country. Whether you’re looking for great food, entertainment or just a nice place to live, Fargo has something for everyone!

The population in Fargo is 124,979. There are 2,513 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Fargo is 31.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Fargo is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Fargo
- 44.4% are married
- 9.3% are divorced
- 33.8% are married with children
- 16.8% have children, but are single
Race in Fargo

- 84.5% are White
- 5.4% are Black
- 3.5% are Asian
- 1.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 2.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleFargo, North DakotaUnited States
  124,979.0329,725,481.0
  49.8%50.5%
  50.3%49.5%
  31.538.4
 
  123,550.0326,569,308.0
  106,024.0309,327,143.0
  90,599.0285,036,114.0
  74,111.0251,960,433.0
  38.2%15.6%
  69.0%30.8%
 
  2512.593.4
  49.7433531905.423
  0264836.791
 
  80.9%59.4%
  8.0%12.2%
  4.0%5.6%
  1.0%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.2%0.4%
  2.5%3.2%
  3.2%18.4%
 
  44.4%49.8%
  43.4%48.0%
  1.0%1.8%
  55.6%50.2%
  43.0%33.8%
  8.6%10.8%
  3.9%5.6%
 
  2.152.6
  55,857.0124,010,992.0
  27,788.080,755,759.0
  32.3%30.5%
  44.5%42.9%
  28,069.043,255,233.0
  15.6%15.8%
  7.5%10.8%
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Grew up in Fargo/Northern MN area and was there 29 years. It’s cheap to live, tons of things to do in the summer. But 3-6 months of the year you more than likely will  More

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Grew up in south Minneapolis and headed 3 hours west to Fargo. Why did I want to leave the Twin Cities area? Found a great job. Nicer apartment for less money. Nice  More

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Not your typical North Dakota town. Fargo is on the Minnesota border and Cass County makes up 1/4 of the entire states population. It is the urban center and much more  More

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