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Fargo

Arkansas · 57 residents · 0.457 sq mi
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Fargo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,813. Population has fallen 52% since 2000, a loss of 61 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 50.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
57
−52%since 2000
from 118 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
125 / sq mi
−52%since 2000
from 258 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+71%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1953871211551990201020202024Fargo
202430
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,813
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$24,164
+180%since 2000
from $8,634 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
50.5%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing20%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
88.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
12.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(63)
Black45.8%(54)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.1%(73)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.1%(20)
Black61.4%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.9%(33)
Diversity Score
58
−7%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+102%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 94.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
84.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.3%
−47.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
57.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−42.9 ptssince 2013
from 42.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fargo, Arkansas?

Fargo, Arkansas has about 57 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fargo, Arkansas?

The typical household in Fargo, Arkansas earns about $42,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Fargo, Arkansas?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fargo, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fargo, Arkansas?

About 50.5% of people in Fargo, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fargo, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Fargo, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 87 residents, a change of about -60 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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