Population 5,239 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Northport
Household size in Northport
| Period | Northport | Fargo | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.02 | 2.20 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.00 | 2.28 | 2.39 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.08 | 2.23 | 2.36 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.05 | 2.23 | 2.38 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | +0.03 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Northport is a place of small households, averaging 2.05 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has crept up from 2.02 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
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 Northport
| Period | Northport | Fargo | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.4 | 33.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.1 | 32.8 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.8 | 33.4 | 37.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.8 | 33.6 | 37.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.6 | +0.7 | −0.8 | +2.3 |
At 38.8, the median age in Northport is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in Fargo overall, where the median age is 33.6. The median age has dropped from 40.4 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Only one other Fargo neighborhood is older.
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 Northport
| Period | Northport | Fargo | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 8.1% | 8.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 8.7% | 8.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 8.7% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +0.6 pts | +0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Northport: 5.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Northport has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 Northport
Renters in Northport
| Period | Northport | Fargo | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.1% | 54.1% | 33.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.2% | 55.2% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.8% | 54.7% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.1% | 56.0% | 37.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +1.8 pts | +3.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Northport than nationally: 47.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Still, renters make up a smaller share here than in Fargo as a whole (56.0%). Among homeowners, 37.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.1 points, as it has 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 Northport
| Period | Northport | Fargo | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 5.7% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 7.0% | 11.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 8.3% | 13.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 6.9% | 12.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Northport is close to the national rate: 10.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Fargo overall (6.9%). Vacancy has risen 6.1 points since 2006–10, 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 Northport
| Period | Northport | Fargo | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1982 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1983 | 1976 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1986 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1988 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +11 | +6 |
Northport is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the southwest. Of Fargo's 17 neighborhoods, only two have 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 Northport
| Period | Northport | Fargo | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $503 | $656 | $573 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $784 | $767 | $716 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $719 | $860 | $862 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,093 | $1,051 | $1,031 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$590 | +$395 | +$458 | +$606 |
Rent in Northport runs $1,093 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $590 a month since 2006–10, up 117%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.2% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the center.
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 Northport
Bachelor's degrees in Northport
| Period | Northport | Fargo | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.4% | 38.6% | 27.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.1% | 40.6% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.2% | 42.5% | 31.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.9% | 45.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +7.3 pts | +6.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Northport than nationally: 39.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Even so, the share is lower than in Fargo overall (45.9%). The share with a degree is up 5.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Northport
| Period | Northport | Fargo | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.8% | 94.5% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.9% | 95.0% | 91.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.1% | 94.7% | 92.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 95.5% | 94.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +1.0 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Northport: 96.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Fargo as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Northport
| Period | Northport | Fargo | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.1% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.8% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Northport has been strong: just 1.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Northport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northport | 2.05 | 38.8 | 5.4% | 47.1% | 10.9% | 1966 | $1,093 | 39.9% | 96.7% | 1.7% |
| Washington | 2.36 | 26.0 | 4.5% | 46.4% | 7.6% | 1968 | $864 | 69.3% | 95.9% | 4.0% |
| North Dakota State University | 2.79 | 21.4 | 4.4% | 88.8% | 5.2% | 1988 | $784 | 59.5% | 99.8% | 10.2% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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 Northport. 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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