Fargo, GA Demographics

A map of Fargo's Population by Race

Fargo, Georgia has an estimated population of 512, a dramatic increase from the 250 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.3% White, 6.1% Black, 3.7% Native American/Other, 2.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fargo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fargo has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fargo, that probability was 29.2% in 2020 and 23.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fargo is ranked the 496th most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Fargo was ranked the 561st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fargo's White Population

447 residents of Fargo, or 87.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fargo is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Fargo ranks 121st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fargo's White population has grown by an estimated 114.9%. White residents' share of Fargo's population has increased from 83.2% to 87.3%.

Fargo is more White than neighboring Echols County consolidated government (58.1% White), Homerville (60.9% White), Argyle (14.7% White), and White Springs (29.1% White). Fargo is less White than neighboring Manor (97.8% White).

Fargo's Black Population

31 residents of Fargo, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fargo is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Fargo ranks 450th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fargo's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Fargo's population has decreased from 12.4% to 6.1%.

Fargo is more Black than neighboring Manor (0% Black). Fargo is less Black than neighboring Echols County consolidated government (6.3% Black), Homerville (30.8% Black), Argyle (18.3% Black), and White Springs (69.5% Black).

Fargo's Asian Population

0 residents of Fargo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fargo is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Fargo ranks 528th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fargo's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Fargo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Fargo is less Asian than neighboring Echols County consolidated government (7.9% Asian), and Homerville (0.8% Asian).

Fargo's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Fargo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fargo is considerably lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Fargo ranks 607th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fargo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Fargo's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Fargo is less Hispanic than neighboring Echols County consolidated government (21.1% Hispanic), Homerville (2.8% Hispanic), Argyle (57.6% Hispanic), and White Springs (1.2% Hispanic).

Fargo's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Fargo, or 3.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fargo is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Fargo ranks 26th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fargo's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 375.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fargo's population has increased from 1.6% to 3.7%.

Fargo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Echols County consolidated government (0.1% Native American/Other), Homerville (0% Native American/Other), White Springs (0.1% Native American/Other), and Manor (0% Native American/Other). Fargo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Argyle (9.4% Native American/Other).

Fargo's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Fargo, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fargo is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Fargo ranks 592nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fargo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 275.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Fargo's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.9%.

Fargo is more Multiracial than neighboring Argyle (0% Multiracial), White Springs (0.1% Multiracial), and Manor (2.2% Multiracial). Fargo is less Multiracial than neighboring Echols County consolidated government (6.6% Multiracial), and Homerville (4.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.