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Brookings, SD vs Fargo, ND

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- Fargo is 0% more densely populated than Brookings.
- People are 35.2% more likely to be married in Fargo.
- The Median Age is 7.1 years older in Fargo.
 Brookings, SDFargo, NDUnited States
 Population  Unlock124,979329,725,481
 Female Population49.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock31.538.4
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 Population - 201022,142  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock90,599285,036,114
 Population - 199016,270  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock38.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now52.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,512.593.4
 Land Area13.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Brookings, SDFargo, NDUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2017.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock10.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 547.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Brookings, SDFargo, NDUnited States
 White86.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock8.0%12.2%
 Asian4.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Brookings, SDFargo, NDUnited States
 Married Population32.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock43.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock55.6%50.2%
 Never Married57.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.6%10.8%
 Widowed2.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.152.60
 Households8,704  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock27,78880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children40.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock44.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,948  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock15.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.2%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Brookings    5 Reviews
Ginger Thomson · Brookings, SD
The Best City in South Dakota, no, America!
Over 12 years ago

The 165-foot tall Coughlin Campanile in Brookings, SD, can be seen from miles away, marking Brookings, South Dakota, home of South Dakota State University. The  More

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Michael · Brookings, SD
Nice Midwestern Town
Over 16 years ago

Nice Midwestern  More

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maria · Brookings, SD
a nice small town but not for everyone.
Over 18 years ago

i am originally from arizona, abandoned here by my ex husband. being a minority in the area is not the best idea as this city is slow to accept new comers to the area.  More

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Reviews for Fargo    32 Reviews
Dylan · Fargo, ND
At least it’s cheap..
Over 4 years ago

Grew up in Fargo/Northern MN area and was there 29 years. It’s cheap to live, tons of things to do in the summer. But 3-6 months of the year you more than likely will  More

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Tyrel · 
Moved from Minneapolis 9 years ago, not leaving
Over 5 years ago

Grew up in south Minneapolis and headed 3 hours west to Fargo. Why did I want to leave the Twin Cities area? Found a great job. Nicer apartment for less money. Nice  More

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Sandy · Fargo, ND
Not your stereotypical North Dakota city
Over 5 years ago

Not your typical North Dakota town. Fargo is on the Minnesota border and Cass County makes up 1/4 of the entire states population. It is the urban center and much more  More

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