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Fargo

Georgia · 250 residents · 2.744 sq mi
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Fargo has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,987. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 130 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $72,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
250
−34%since 2000
from 380 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
91 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 138 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+25%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2243023814605382000201020202024Fargo
2024512
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,987
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,496
+154%since 2000
from $12,380 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing60.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction60.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,800
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$569
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
20.2% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(208)
Black12.4%(31)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(4)
Diversity Score33.9%(85)
Diversity Score
34
−15%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.4%
+32.5 ptssince 2000
from 41.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
−2%since 2000
from 31.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.0%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Female
40.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
52.7%
−20.8 ptssince 2013
from 73.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fargo, Georgia?

Fargo, Georgia has about 250 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fargo, Georgia?

The typical household in Fargo, Georgia earns about $60,987 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 $72,800, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

How educated are people in Fargo, Georgia?

About 8.1% 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 9.5% 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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