Homelessness in Fargo

Homelessness affects approximately 500 people in Fargo Moorhead on any given night.  The system that serves homeless people is designed to help facilitate a transition from a state of acute housing crisis to more independent, stable living. 

Fargo- Homeless population 
(From 2006 Wilder Study)

Total Count: 351
Average age: 44
Under Age 18: 14%
At Least H.S. Ed:  80%
Veteran: 36% of men
5% of women
Employed: 41%
Race:
American Indian: 26% of total count
34% of unsheltered count
Black:  6%
White: 61%

Approximately 10% of people living in poverty will experience homelessness in any given year. 2000 Census Poverty statistics, Fargo

  Homeless Chart