Fargo, ND Demographics

A map of Fargo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	103,488	98,062	78.6%	77.8%
Black	11,305	10,882	8.6%	8.6%
Asian	5,326	5,150	4.0%	4.1%
Hispanic	4,792	4,670	3.6%	3.7%
Multiracial	4,763	4,997	3.6%	4.0%
Native American/Other	1,953	2,229	1.5%	1.8%

Fargo, North Dakota has an estimated population of 131,627, an increase from the 125,990 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.6% White, 8.6% Black, 4.0% Asian, 3.6% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, and 1.5% Native American/Other. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than North Dakota 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 38.2% in 2020 and 37.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fargo is ranked the most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 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 1st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fargo's White Population

103,488 residents of Fargo, or 78.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fargo is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Fargo ranks 357th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fargo's White population has grown by an estimated 5.5%. White residents' share of Fargo's population has increased from 77.8% to 78.6%.

Fargo is less White than neighboring Prairie Rose (93% White), Frontier (99.4% White), Reile's Acres (97.1% White), West Fargo (83.1% White), and Moorhead (80.4% White).

Fargo's Black Population

11,305 residents of Fargo, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fargo is higher than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Fargo ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fargo's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. Black residents' share of Fargo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.6%.

Fargo is more Black than neighboring Prairie Rose (0% Black), Frontier (0% Black), Reile's Acres (0% Black), West Fargo (5.2% Black), and Moorhead (6% Black).

Fargo's Asian Population

5,326 residents of Fargo, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fargo is slightly higher than in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Fargo ranks 12th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fargo's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. Asian residents' share of Fargo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Fargo is more Asian than neighboring Prairie Rose (0% Asian), Frontier (0% Asian), Reile's Acres (0.6% Asian), West Fargo (2% Asian), and Moorhead (2% Asian).

Fargo's Hispanic Population

4,792 residents of Fargo, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fargo is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Fargo ranks 119th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fargo's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Fargo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Fargo is more Hispanic than neighboring Prairie Rose (0% Hispanic), Frontier (0% Hispanic), and Reile's Acres (0.8% Hispanic). Fargo is less Hispanic than neighboring West Fargo (3.8% Hispanic), and Moorhead (5.3% Hispanic).

Fargo's Native American/Other Population

1,953 residents of Fargo, or 1.5% 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 lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Fargo ranks 129th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fargo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 12.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fargo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Fargo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Prairie Rose (0% Native American/Other), Frontier (0.6% Native American/Other), Reile's Acres (0% Native American/Other), and Moorhead (1% Native American/Other).

Fargo's Multiracial Population

4,763 residents of Fargo, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fargo is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Fargo ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fargo's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Fargo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Fargo is more Multiracial than neighboring Frontier (0% Multiracial), and Reile's Acres (1.6% Multiracial). Fargo is less Multiracial than neighboring Prairie Rose (7% Multiracial), West Fargo (4.4% Multiracial), and Moorhead (5.4% 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.