Population 5,865 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Jefferson-Carl Ben
Household size in Jefferson-Carl Ben
| Period | Jefferson-Carl Ben | Fargo | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.26 | 2.20 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.20 | 2.28 | 2.39 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.22 | 2.23 | 2.36 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.23 | 2.38 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | +0.03 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Jefferson-Carl Ben is a place of small households, averaging 2.18 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has edged down from 2.26 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Jefferson-Carl Ben
| Period | Jefferson-Carl Ben | Fargo | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.2 | 33.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.9 | 32.8 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.0 | 33.4 | 37.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.7 | 33.6 | 37.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +0.7 | −0.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.7, Jefferson-Carl Ben is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Still, the population here is older than in Fargo as a whole, where the median age is 33.6. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.2, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Jefferson-Carl Ben
| Period | Jefferson-Carl Ben | Fargo | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 8.1% | 8.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 8.7% | 8.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 8.7% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Jefferson-Carl Ben: 14.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 5.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Jefferson-Carl Ben has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Fargo neighborhoods.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Jefferson-Carl Ben
Renters in Jefferson-Carl Ben
| Period | Jefferson-Carl Ben | Fargo | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.1% | 54.1% | 33.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 50.7% | 55.2% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.3% | 54.7% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.3% | 56.0% | 37.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −14.8 pts | +1.8 pts | +3.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Jefferson-Carl Ben than nationally: 40.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Still, renters make up a smaller share here than in Fargo overall (56.0%). Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 14.8 points, even as the national share rose. Only one other Fargo neighborhood has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Jefferson-Carl Ben
| Period | Jefferson-Carl Ben | Fargo | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 5.7% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 7.0% | 11.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 8.3% | 13.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 6.9% | 12.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Jefferson-Carl Ben is close to the national rate: 8.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Fargo overall (6.9%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.2 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Jefferson-Carl Ben
| Period | Jefferson-Carl Ben | Fargo | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1982 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1983 | 1976 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1986 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1950 | 1988 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | −10 | +5 | +11 | +6 |
Jefferson-Carl Ben is a place of older homes: half were built before 1950, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the southeast has the oldest housing. No other Fargo neighborhood has older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Jefferson-Carl Ben
| Period | Jefferson-Carl Ben | Fargo | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $633 | $656 | $573 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $689 | $767 | $716 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $745 | $860 | $862 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $672 | $1,051 | $1,031 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$39 | +$395 | +$458 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Jefferson-Carl Ben costs $672 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $39 a month since 2006–10, up 6%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 24.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Jefferson-Carl Ben has the lowest rents of any Fargo neighborhood.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Jefferson-Carl Ben
Bachelor's degrees in Jefferson-Carl Ben
| Period | Jefferson-Carl Ben | Fargo | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 38.6% | 27.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 40.6% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.8% | 42.5% | 31.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 45.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +6.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Jefferson-Carl Ben: 24.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Fargo neighborhood has a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Jefferson-Carl Ben
| Period | Jefferson-Carl Ben | Fargo | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.7% | 94.5% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.1% | 95.0% | 91.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.3% | 94.7% | 92.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.7% | 95.5% | 94.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +1.0 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Jefferson-Carl Ben never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only one other Fargo neighborhood has a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Jefferson-Carl Ben
| Period | Jefferson-Carl Ben | Fargo | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.9% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.2%, unemployment in Jefferson-Carl Ben is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Fargo as a whole (3.7%). Unemployment has fallen 4.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Jefferson-Carl Ben compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson-Carl Ben | 2.18 | 35.7 | 14.8% | 40.3% | 8.4% | 1950 | $672 | 24.9% | 87.7% | 5.2% |
| Downtown Fargo | 1.48 | 34.6 | 7.9% | 83.0% | 16.7% | 1955 | $844 | 46.0% | 95.0% | 2.8% |
| Westgate | 2.00 | 32.8 | 17.0% | 73.7% | 1.9% | 1984 | $832 | 25.6% | 97.0% | 0.0% |
| North Dakota State University | 2.79 | 21.4 | 4.4% | 88.8% | 5.2% | 1988 | $784 | 59.5% | 99.8% | 10.2% |
| Brunsdale | 2.00 | 37.0 | 13.3% | 54.8% | 10.8% | 1982 | $910 | 36.7% | 95.7% | 4.9% |
| West Acres | 2.12 | 26.2 | 20.9% | 97.4% | 9.6% | 1995 | $930 | 20.2% | 95.0% | 8.2% |
| Bluemont Lakes | 2.21 | 39.5 | 6.0% | 45.7% | 5.6% | 1995 | $1,002 | 48.4% | 91.5% | 3.9% |
| Village West | 1.85 | 33.5 | 13.1% | 72.8% | 9.4% | 1991 | $961 | 25.1% | 90.1% | 3.8% |
| Washington | 2.36 | 26.0 | 4.5% | 46.4% | 7.6% | 1968 | $864 | 69.3% | 95.9% | 4.0% |
| Southpointe | 2.37 | 36.3 | 3.8% | 50.3% | 2.7% | 1990 | $999 | 37.2% | 97.4% | 8.0% |
| Willow Park | 2.02 | 27.1 | 20.2% | 87.8% | 3.8% | 2000 | $885 | 39.4% | 83.4% | 4.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Jefferson-Carl Ben. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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