West Fargo is a city located in Cass County North Dakota. West Fargo has a 2024 population of 40,901. West Fargo is currently growing at a rate of 1.24% annually and its population has increased by 5.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 38,895 in 2020.
The average household income in West Fargo is $119,131 with a poverty rate of 6.76%. The median age in West Fargo is 32.5 years: 33.2 years for males, and 32.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Fargo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,301 | 88.74% |
| Two or more races | 1,849 | 4.78% |
| Black or African American | 1,106 | 2.86% |
| Asian | 775 | 2.01% |
| Native American | 376 | 0.97% |
| Other race | 246 | 0.64% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,103 | 2.55 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Married | 8,391 | 3.22 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Non Family | 5,129 | 1.31 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
| Female | 1,148 | 2.78 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Male | 435 | 3.61 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
65.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 474 | 1.96% |
| Associates Degree | 3,322 | 13.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,389 | 30.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,451 | 14.24% |
| High School Graduate | 4,557 | 18.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 203 | 0.84% |
| Some College | 4,845 | 19.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,708 | 21,207 | 9,750 |
| 2+ Races | 957 | 947 | 279 |
| Asian | 613 | 590 | 487 |
| Black | 488 | 372 | 210 |
| Hispanic | 485 | 460 | 69 |
| Native American | 269 | 267 | 53 |
| Other Race | 152 | 142 | 61 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 99.26%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 79.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,078 | $84,724 | $55,439 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,607 | $74,560 | $76,358 |
| High School Graduate | $43,506 | $59,368 | $33,443 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,643 | $45,938 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,667 | $63,732 | $47,228 |
| Some College | $49,765 | $56,250 | $41,142 |
$56,667
Average Earnings
$63,732
Average Male
$47,228
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.55% of West Fargo residents speak only English, while 6.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34,009 | 1,776 | 5.22% |
| Black | 1,106 | 511 | 46.2% |
| Hispanic | 892 | 165 | 18.5% |
| Multiple | 1,849 | 133 | 7.19% |
| Other | 246 | 73 | 29.67% |
| Asian | 775 | 56 | 7.23% |
| Native | 376 | 4 | 1.06% |
6.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.91%
Male Poverty Rate
5.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Fargo is Black, with 46.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Fargo is Native, with 1.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.67% |
| High School | 7.13% |
| Some College | 4.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 30.3% |
| Male Employed | 6.6% |
| Female Unemployed | 6.45% |
| Female Employed | 5.47% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $109,821 | $147,626 |
| Households | $96,929 | $119,131 |
| Married Families | $123,856 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,188 | $55,947 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.2%
Male Marriage Rate
56.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,121
Number of Veterans
908
Male Veterans
213
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 470 |
| Vietnam | 302 |
| First Gulf War | 206 |
| Korea | 57 |
| World War II | 22 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 314 |
| 35 to 54 | 258 |
| 75+ | 216 |
| 65 to 74 | 204 |
| 55 to 64 | 129 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 938 | 3.72% |
| 2+ Races | 128 | 11.99% |
| Asian | 28 | 4.31% |
| Native American | 27 | 8.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
80.1%
Labor Force Participation
79.1%
Employment Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.98%
Born in West Fargo
95.33%
Native Born
4.67%
Foreign Born
2.85%
Non Citizen
1.82%
Naturalized
95.33% of West Fargo residents were born in the United States, with 59.98% having been born in North Dakota. 2.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 43,409 | 501 | 1.17% |
| 2028 | 42,908 | 502 | 1.18% |
| 2027 | 42,406 | 502 | 1.2% |
| 2026 | 41,904 | 501 | 1.21% |
| 2025 | 41,403 | 502 | 1.23% |
| 2024 | 40,901 | 501 | 1.24% |
| 2023 | 40,400 | 420 | 1.05% |
| 2022 | 39,980 | 519 | 1.32% |
| 2021 | 39,461 | 566 | 1.46% |
| 2020 | 38,895 | 1,774 | 4.78% |
| 2019 | 37,121 | 751 | 2.06% |
| 2018 | 36,370 | 654 | 1.83% |
| 2017 | 35,716 | 1,050 | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 34,666 | 1,214 | 3.63% |
| 2015 | 33,452 | 1,827 | 5.78% |
| 2014 | 31,625 | 1,747 | 5.85% |
| 2013 | 29,878 | 2,238 | 8.1% |
| 2012 | 27,640 | 979 | 3.67% |
| 2011 | 26,661 | 699 | 2.69% |
| 2010 | 25,962 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,940 | 2,653 | 21.59% |
| 1990 | 12,287 | 2,188 | 21.67% |
| 1980 | 10,099 | 4,938 | 95.68% |
| 1970 | 5,161 | 1,861 | 56.39% |
| 1960 | 3,300 | -40,109 | -92.4% |