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).
- $99,188 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs North Dakota $97,875).
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 Rate | 12.9% |
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 · Employment | 417,500 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% (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)
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)
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 · Name | JAMESTOWN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
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Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12