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Fargo

Georgia · 321 residents · 2.744 sq mi
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Fargo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,236. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 59 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $62,900. Households here earn about 31% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
321
−16%since 2000
from 380 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
117 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+20%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2243023814605382000201020202024Fargo
2024512
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,236
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,142
+47%since 2000
from $12,380 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing37.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction37.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,900
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$380
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.0%
−45.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
22.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
58.3%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+92%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(243)
Black19.3%(62)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score43.2%(139)
Diversity Score
43
+8%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.5%
+24.6 ptssince 2000
from 41.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
−38%since 2000
from 31.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Female
46.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−48.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fargo, Georgia?

Fargo, Georgia has about 321 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fargo, Georgia?

The typical household in Fargo, Georgia earns about $34,236 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 $62,900, and the typical rent is about $380 a month.

How educated are people in Fargo, Georgia?

About 13.8% 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 14.5% of people in Fargo, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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