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Economy & Jobs

Fargo reports a median household income of $66,998 (1.1× below Cass County median $75,555; 1.1× below North Dakota median $76,657), with homes at a median value of $281,900. The surrounding county supports 128,033 jobs (avg $66,805).

Income & Affordability

Median household income $66,998 — below the North Dakota median ($71,780). Poverty rate 12.9% (U.S. average ~12.5%).

County Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed$94,370
County Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands)$9,360,383
County Irs Income · Average AGI per return$99,188 (vs North Dakota $97,875)
Median Household Income$66,998 (vs North Dakota $71,780)
Poverty Rate12.9%

Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12

Employment & Workforce

Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 2.8% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 10% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).

County Employment · Avg annual employment (county)128,033
County Employment · Total annual wages (county)$8,553,257,185
County Employment · Average annual pay$66,805
All Occupations · Employment417,500
Unemployment Rate2.8% (vs North Dakota 1.7%)

Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12

Banking

FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.

Branches (20)

First Western Bank & Trust
FARGO BRANCH · 4040 42nd St S · 58104
Starion Bank
FARGO URBAN PLAINS BRANCH · 2754 Brandt Dr S · 58104
Gate City Bank
32ND SOUTH BRANCH · 1532 32nd Ave S · 58103
Gate City Bank
FARGO WOODHAVEN BRANCH · 3800 51st Ave S · 58104
U.S. Bank National Association
FARGO SOUTHWEST BRANCH · 3225 25th St S · 58104
First International Bank & Trust
SOUTH BRANCH · 3001 25th St S · 58103
Choice Financial Group
Choice Financial Group · 4501 23rd Ave S · 58104
Bell Bank
FARGO BELL TOWER - HEADQUARTERS BRANCH · 520 Main Avenue · 58103
Dacotah Bank
FARGO BRANCH · 4302 13th Ave S · 58103
Bell Bank
CENTER BRANCH · 3100 13th Ave S · 58103
Western State Bank
FARGO BRANCH · 4201 45th St S · 58104
Border Bank
FARGO 32ND AVE BRANCH · 3203 32nd Ave S · 58103
Bell Bank
TIMBER CREEK OFFICE BRANCH · 2870 52nd Ave S · 58104
United Valley Bank
FARGO BRANCH · 3300 Jacks Way S · 58104
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
FARGO MAIN BRANCH · 406 Main Ave · 58103
Bell Bank
SOUTH BRANCH · 2501 University Dr S · 58103
Gate City Bank
1501 S. UNIVERSITY DRIVE BRANCH · 1501 University Dr S · 58103
Bank Forward
Bank Forward · 5650 37th Ave S · 58104
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
FARGO SOUTHSIDE BRANCH · 3201 University Dr S · 58104
Alerus Financial, National Association
BROADWAY BRANCH · 15 Broadway N · 58102

Sources: FDIC Institutions/Branches  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12

SNAP & Food Access

USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.

Sample (5)

Cash Wise Foods 3012
Super Store · 1401 33rd St S
Gateway Service Center C-Store
Grocery Store · 330 Main Ave
Al Noor Market
Grocery Store · 1345 Main Ave
Holiday Stationstore 2746124
Convenience Store · 101 University Dr N
Walmart Supercenter 1581
Super Store · 4731 13th Ave S

Sources: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12

Chamber of Commerce

IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.

Chamber Of Commerce · NameJAMESTOWN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Sources: IRS EO BMF  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12