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West Fargo

North Dakota · 14,940 residents · 16.175 sq mi
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West Fargo has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,542. Population has grown 22% since 1990. Median home value is $92,800. Households here earn about 29% more than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,940
+22%since 1990
from 12,287 in 1990
1990 – 2025
924 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 760 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.3
+11%since 1990
from 29.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K18K26K35K43K1990201020202024West Fargo
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,542
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,661 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,368
+70%since 1990
from $11,389 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.3%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$92,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$435
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $338 in 1990
US average: $602
68.4%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 63.9% in 1990
31.6% rent
2.1
−3%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(12,119)
Black0.2%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(58)
Asian0.1%(10)
Diversity Score4.5%(555)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(14,312)
Black0.4%(59)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(211)
Asian0.3%(41)
Diversity Score5.2%(782)
5
+16%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.0%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.8%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 85.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.5 min
−24%since 1990
from 13.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Fargo, North Dakota?

West Fargo, North Dakota has about 14,940 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in West Fargo, North Dakota?

The typical household in West Fargo, North Dakota earns about $44,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Fargo, North Dakota expensive?

In West Fargo, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $92,800, and the typical rent is about $435 a month.

How educated are people in West Fargo, North Dakota?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in West Fargo, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Fargo, North Dakota?

About 6.3% of people in West Fargo, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Fargo, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, West Fargo, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,653 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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