Population 7,946 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Dakota State University
Household size in North Dakota State University
| Period | North Dakota State University | Fargo | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.56 | 2.20 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.81 | 2.28 | 2.39 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.89 | 2.23 | 2.36 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.79 | 2.23 | 2.38 | 2.65 |
| Change | +1.23 | +0.03 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in North Dakota State University average 2.79 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 1.56, even as the national average fell. North Dakota State University has the largest households of any Fargo neighborhood.
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 North Dakota State University
| Period | North Dakota State University | Fargo | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5 | 33.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 21.4 | 32.8 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 21.3 | 33.4 | 37.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 21.4 | 33.6 | 37.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.1 | +0.7 | −0.8 | +2.3 |
North Dakota State University is young: half of its residents are under 21.4, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. North Dakota State University has the youngest population of any Fargo neighborhood.
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 North Dakota State University
| Period | North Dakota State University | Fargo | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 8.1% | 8.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 8.7% | 8.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 8.7% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in North Dakota State University: 4.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Only one other Fargo neighborhood has a lower share of single-parent households.
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 North Dakota State University
Renters in North Dakota State University
| Period | North Dakota State University | Fargo | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.3% | 54.1% | 33.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 79.8% | 55.2% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 87.2% | 54.7% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 88.8% | 56.0% | 37.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.5 pts | +1.8 pts | +3.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in North Dakota State University rent: 88.8% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About half of owners (49.6%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 10.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 North Dakota State University
| Period | North Dakota State University | Fargo | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 5.7% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 7.0% | 11.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 8.3% | 13.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 6.9% | 12.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in North Dakota State University: just 5.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 North Dakota State University
| Period | North Dakota State University | Fargo | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1982 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1983 | 1976 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1986 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1988 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +11 | +6 |
North Dakota State University has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the southeast.
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 North Dakota State University
| Period | North Dakota State University | Fargo | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $522 | $656 | $573 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $574 | $767 | $716 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $772 | $860 | $862 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $784 | $1,051 | $1,031 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$261 | +$395 | +$458 | +$606 |
Rent in North Dakota State University runs $784 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $261 a month since 2006–10, up 50%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 40.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only one other Fargo neighborhood has lower rents.
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 North Dakota State University
Bachelor's degrees in North Dakota State University
| Period | North Dakota State University | Fargo | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 38.6% | 27.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.2% | 40.6% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.7% | 42.5% | 31.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 59.5% | 45.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +37.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +6.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
North Dakota State University is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (59.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 37.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Fargo's 17 neighborhoods, only two have a higher 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 North Dakota State University
| Period | North Dakota State University | Fargo | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.6% | 94.5% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.5% | 95.0% | 91.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.3% | 94.7% | 92.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.8% | 95.5% | 94.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +1.0 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in North Dakota State University: 99.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.2 points, as it has nationally. North Dakota State University has the highest share of high school graduates of any Fargo neighborhood.
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 North Dakota State University
| Period | North Dakota State University | Fargo | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North Dakota State University runs well above the national rate: 10.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. North Dakota State University has the highest unemployment rate of any Fargo neighborhood. Unemployment has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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).
North Dakota State University 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State University | 2.79 | 21.4 | 4.4% | 88.8% | 5.2% | 1988 | $784 | 59.5% | 99.8% | 10.2% |
| Washington | 2.36 | 26.0 | 4.5% | 46.4% | 7.6% | 1968 | $864 | 69.3% | 95.9% | 4.0% |
| Downtown Fargo | 1.48 | 34.6 | 7.9% | 83.0% | 16.7% | 1955 | $844 | 46.0% | 95.0% | 2.8% |
| Jefferson-Carl Ben | 2.18 | 35.7 | 14.8% | 40.3% | 8.4% | 1950 | $672 | 24.9% | 87.7% | 5.2% |
| Northport | 2.05 | 38.8 | 5.4% | 47.1% | 10.9% | 1966 | $1,093 | 39.9% | 96.7% | 1.7% |
| Westgate | 2.00 | 32.8 | 17.0% | 73.7% | 1.9% | 1984 | $832 | 25.6% | 97.0% | 0.0% |
| Village West | 1.85 | 33.5 | 13.1% | 72.8% | 9.4% | 1991 | $961 | 25.1% | 90.1% | 3.8% |
| West Acres | 2.12 | 26.2 | 20.9% | 97.4% | 9.6% | 1995 | $930 | 20.2% | 95.0% | 8.2% |
| Brunsdale | 2.00 | 37.0 | 13.3% | 54.8% | 10.8% | 1982 | $910 | 36.7% | 95.7% | 4.9% |
| Bluemont Lakes | 2.21 | 39.5 | 6.0% | 45.7% | 5.6% | 1995 | $1,002 | 48.4% | 91.5% | 3.9% |
| 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 North Dakota State University. 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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