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Fargo

Georgia · 263 residents (2025 est.) · 2.744 sq mi
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Fargo has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,990. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $82,700. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
512
+35%since 2000
from 380 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
187 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.1
+37%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:263 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
2243023814605382000201020202024Fargo
2024512
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,990
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,452
+186%since 2000
from $12,380 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
−10%since 2010
from 0.419 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing58%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction58%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information2.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,700
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
21.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
+18%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(301)
Black18.9%(72)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.9%(151)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(447)
Black6.1%(31)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.6%(34)
Diversity Score28.7%(147)
Diversity Score
29
−28%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.7%
+34.8 ptssince 2000
from 41.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
−5%since 2000
from 31.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.0%
+29.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.9%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Female
47.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
−57.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 20.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
51.6%
−21.9 ptssince 2013
from 73.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
43.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2017
from 60.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2016
from 91.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fargo, Georgia?

Fargo, Georgia has about 512 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fargo, Georgia?

The typical household in Fargo, Georgia earns about $72,990 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fargo, Georgia expensive?

In Fargo, Georgia, the median home is worth about $82,700.

How educated are people in Fargo, Georgia?

About 2.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fargo, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fargo, Georgia?

About 22.7% of people in Fargo, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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