Fargo City PUMA, ND

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2021 Population

182,992

1.7% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Hoeven

Republican Party

US Senator

Kevin Cramer

Republican Party

US Representative

Kelly Armstrong

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

32.9

0.92% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

10.4%

1.78% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$68,718

4.16% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$244,000

4.23% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

103,192

1.52% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Fargo City PUMA, ND had a population of 183k people with a median age of 32.9 and a median household income of $68,718. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Fargo City PUMA, ND grew from 179,937 to 182,992, a 1.7% increase and its median household income grew from $65,976 to $68,718, a 4.16% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Fargo City PUMA, ND are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.11%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.25%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.73%), and White (Hispanic) (1.32%).

8.8% of the households in Fargo City PUMA, ND reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.3% of the residents in Fargo City PUMA, ND are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cass County--Fargo City PUMA, ND are North Dakota State University-Main Campus (3,338 degrees awarded in 2021), Rasmussen University-North Dakota (338 degrees), and The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo (116 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Fargo City PUMA, ND was $244,000, and the homeownership rate was 53%.

Most people in Fargo City PUMA, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Fargo City PUMA, ND was 2 cars per household.

Fargo City PUMA, ND borders Clay, Polk, Roseau, Pennington, Marshall, Norman, Kittson & Red Lake Counties PUMA, MN, Jamestown City PUMA, ND, and Grand Forks City PUMA, ND.

United States North Dakota

Population & Diversity

Fargo City PUMA, ND is home to a population of 183k people, from which 95.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.82% of Fargo City PUMA, ND residents were born outside of the country (14.3k people).

In 2021, there were 13.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (153k people) in Fargo City PUMA, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.94k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Fargo City PUMA, ND are Spanish (2,141 households), Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa (1,640 households), and Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (1,589 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

90,433

Women

49.4%

92,709

Men

50.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 183,142 inhabitants, with 50.6% men, and 49.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

95.3%

2021 Citizenship

95.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.3% of Fargo City PUMA, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Fargo City PUMA, ND was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Fargo City PUMA, ND compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Fargo City PUMA, ND

White (Non-Hispanic)
153k ± 363
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.2k ± 449
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
5.94k ± 386

2.92%

Hispanic Population

5.34k people

2.92% of the people in Fargo City PUMA, ND are hispanic (5.34k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Fargo City PUMA, ND as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Liberia
1,970 ± 1,084 people
Kenya
801 ± 693 people
Nepal
796 ± 691 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Fargo City PUMA, ND was Liberia, the natal country of 1,970 Fargo City PUMA, ND residents, followed by Kenya with 801 and Nepal with 796.

Foreign-Born Population

7.82%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

14.3k people

7.76%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

14k people

As of 2021, 7.82% of Fargo City PUMA, ND residents (14.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Fargo City PUMA, ND was 7.76%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Fargo City PUMA, ND compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,141 households (1.26%)
Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa
1,640 households (0.962%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
1,589 households (0.932%)

8.8% of the households in Fargo City PUMA, ND reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Fargo City PUMA, ND was Spanish. 1.26% of the households in Fargo City PUMA, ND reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,242 ± 417
Gulf War (2001-)
2,348 ± 504
Gulf War (1990s)
984 ± 258

Fargo City PUMA, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.38 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Fargo City PUMA, ND employs 103k people. The largest industries in Fargo City PUMA, ND are Construction (8,344 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (8,331 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (7,682 people), and the highest paying industries are Plastics product manufacturing ($161,701), Offices of physicians ($140,989), and Air transportation ($115,924).

Males in Fargo City PUMA, ND have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,326. The income inequality in Fargo City PUMA, ND (measured using the Gini index) is 0.451, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

48,727

Women

47.9%

52,920

Men

52.1%

The workforce of Fargo City PUMA, ND in 2020 was 101,647 people, with 47.9% woman, and 52.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Fargo City PUMA, ND.

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Occupations

103k

2021 Value

1.52%

1 Year growth

± 1.52%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fargo City PUMA, ND grew at a rate of 1.52%, from 102k employees to 103k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Fargo City PUMA, ND, are Registered nurses (4,193 people), Retail salespersons (2,773 people), and Other managers (2,599 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Fargo City PUMA, ND.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

103k

2021 Value

1.52%

1 Year growth

± 1.52%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Fargo City PUMA, ND grew at a rate of 1.52%, from 102k employees to 103k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Fargo City PUMA, ND, are Construction (8,344 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (8,331 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (7,682 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Fargo City PUMA, ND, though some of these residents may live in Fargo City PUMA, ND and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,884

Median earning men ± $1,696

$36,419

Median earning women ± $1,203

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($56,337), Public Administration ($56,033), and Wholesale Trade ($54,983).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($55,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,242), and Public Administration ($44,515).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Dakota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Dakota.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (31.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.6%).

John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing the state of North Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Fargo City PUMA, ND is currently represented by Kelly Armstrong in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Fargo City PUMA, ND. Showing the available data for North Dakota.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (31.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.6%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (31.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.6%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Dakota for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Dakota

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John Hoeven

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Kevin Cramer

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing North Dakota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Fargo City PUMA, ND

Kelly Armstrong

North Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Fargo City PUMA, ND is currently represented by Kelly Armstrong (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Fargo City PUMA, ND have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Fargo City PUMA, ND awarded 3,888 degrees. The student population of Fargo City PUMA, ND in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,265 male students and 7,001 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Fargo City PUMA, ND are White (3,182 and 85.8%), followed by Black or African American (142 and 3.83%), Two or More Races (104 and 2.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (93 and 2.51%).

The largest universities in Fargo City PUMA, ND by number of degrees awarded are North Dakota State University-Main Campus (3,338 and 85.9%), Rasmussen University-North Dakota (338 and 8.69%), and The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo (116 and 2.98%).

The most popular majors in Cass County--Fargo City PUMA, ND are Registered Nursing (331 and 8.51%), Mechanical Engineering (170 and 4.37%), and General Human Development & Family Studies (164 and 4.22%).

The median tuition cost in Cass County--Fargo City PUMA, ND for a public four year colleges is $8,951 for in-state students and $13,426 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Fargo City PUMA, ND, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 32%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 13,266 (47.2% men and 52.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 13,266 students enrolled in Fargo City PUMA, ND, 47.2% men and 52.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,620 records, of which 52.5% were women and 47.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Human Development & Family Studies
157 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
223 degree-majors awarded
Mechanical Engineering
163 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Cass County--Fargo City PUMA, ND was General Human Development & Family Studies with 157 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Cass County--Fargo City PUMA, ND according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

North Dakota State University-Main Campus
3,338 degrees awarded
Rasmussen University-North Dakota
338 degrees awarded
The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo
116 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was North Dakota State University-Main Campus with 3,338 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,772 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Fargo City PUMA, ND, which is 0.837 times less than the 2,116 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,182 degrees mean that there were 22.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 142 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($10,066) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,781) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.17% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.595% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Fargo City PUMA, ND in 2021 were Some college (37.8k), Bachelors Degree (34.7k), and High School or Equivalent (29.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Fargo City PUMA, ND was $244,000 in 2021, which is 0.996 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $234,100 to $244,000, a 4.23% increase. The homeownership rate in Fargo City PUMA, ND is 53%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Fargo City PUMA, ND have an average commute time of 17.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Fargo City PUMA, ND is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Fargo City PUMA, ND is $68,718. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Fargo City PUMA, ND was Bismarck City PUMA, ND with a value of $73,809, followed by Minot City PUMA, ND and Fargo City PUMA, ND, with respective values of $73,042 and $68,718.

Housing

Property

$244,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,665

$41,312

Median Property Taxes

±$1,568

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Fargo City PUMA, ND the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Fargo City PUMA, ND compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

53%

Homeownership

2021

68.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 53% of the housing units in Fargo City PUMA, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 52.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Fargo City PUMA, ND compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Fargo City PUMA, ND was Bismarck City PUMA, ND with a value of $73,809, followed by Minot City PUMA, ND and Fargo City PUMA, ND, with respective values of $73,042 and $68,718.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Fargo City PUMA, ND colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$68,718

Median Household Income

± $1,704

78k

Number of Households

± 2,593

In 2021, the median household income of the 78k households in Fargo City PUMA, ND grew to $68,718 from the previous year's value of $65,976.

The following chart displays the households in Fargo City PUMA, ND distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.451

2021 Wage GINI in Fargo City PUMA, ND

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Fargo City PUMA, ND

In 2021, the income inequality in Fargo City PUMA, ND was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.42% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Fargo City PUMA, ND was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Fargo City PUMA, ND in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Fargo City PUMA, ND across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.7%)
Carpooled (7.68%)
Worked At Home (5.96%)

In 2021, 80.7% of workers in Fargo City PUMA, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.68%) and those who worked at home (5.96%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Fargo City PUMA, ND have a shorter commute time (17.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.35% of the workforce in Fargo City PUMA, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Fargo City PUMA, ND compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Fargo City PUMA, ND distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Fargo City PUMA, ND have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Fargo City PUMA, ND (18.6k out of 179k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Fargo City PUMA, ND is White, followed by Black and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94% of the population of Fargo City PUMA, ND has health coverage, with 62.7% on employee plans, 8.3% on Medicaid, 9.08% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 1.71% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 29.2% between 18 and 34 years, 34.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.99%

Uninsured

62.7%

Employer Coverage

8.3%

Medicaid

9.08%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

1.71%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Fargo City PUMA, ND grew by 5.16% from 5.69% to 5.99%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Fargo City PUMA, ND changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.