Fargo, ND Demographics

A map of Fargo's Population by Race

Fargo, North Dakota had a population of 125,990 in 2020. It was 77.8% White, 8.6% Black, 4.1% Asian, 3.7% Hispanic, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fargo, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Fargo is the most populous. 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's White Population

98,062 residents of Fargo identify as White, or 77.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Fargo roughly similar to the White share of the population of North Dakota (81.7% White). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Fargo is ranked #357 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Fargo is less White than neighboring Prairie Rose (85.7% White), Frontier (94.9% White), Reile's Acres (94.6% White), West Fargo (84.6% White), and Moorhead (79.7% White).

Fargo's Black Population

10,882 residents of Fargo identify as Black, or 8.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fargo slightly larger than the Black share of the population of North Dakota (3.4% Black). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Fargo is ranked #2 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Fargo is more Black than neighboring Frontier (0% Black), Reile's Acres (0% Black), West Fargo (4.6% Black), and Moorhead (6.6% Black). Fargo is less Black than neighboring Prairie Rose (8.9% Black).

Fargo's Asian Population

5,150 residents of Fargo identify as Asian, or 4.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fargo roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Dakota (1.7% Asian). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Fargo is ranked #12 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Fargo is more Asian than neighboring Prairie Rose (0% Asian), Frontier (0% Asian), Reile's Acres (0.9% Asian), West Fargo (2.2% Asian), and Moorhead (1.6% Asian).

Fargo's Hispanic Population

4,670 residents of Fargo identify as Hispanic, or 3.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fargo roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Dakota (4.3% Hispanic). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Fargo is ranked #119 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Fargo is more Hispanic than neighboring Prairie Rose (3.6% Hispanic), Frontier (1% Hispanic), Reile's Acres (0.6% Hispanic), and West Fargo (3.1% Hispanic). Fargo is less Hispanic than neighboring Moorhead (5.3% Hispanic).

Fargo's Native American/Other Population

2,229 residents of Fargo identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fargo roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Dakota (5.1% Native American/Other). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Fargo is ranked #124 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Fargo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Prairie Rose (0% Native American/Other), Frontier (0% Native American/Other), Reile's Acres (0.4% Native American/Other), and West Fargo (1.3% Native American/Other). Fargo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Moorhead (2.2% Native American/Other).

Fargo's Multiracial Population

4,997 residents of Fargo identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fargo roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Dakota (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Fargo is ranked #151 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Fargo is more Multiracial than neighboring Prairie Rose (1.8% Multiracial), and Reile's Acres (3.6% Multiracial). Fargo is less Multiracial than neighboring Frontier (4.1% Multiracial), West Fargo (4.2% Multiracial), and Moorhead (4.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.