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West Fargo

North Dakota · 38,626 residents · 16.175 sq mi
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West Fargo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,674. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 23,686 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $241,800. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% more than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,626
+159%since 2000
from 14,940 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,388 / sq mi
+159%since 2000
from 924 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.8
+5%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K18K26K35K43K1990201020202024West Fargo
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,674
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,542 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,430
+114%since 2000
from $19,368 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.6%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$241,800
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$957
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
36.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+32%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(14,312)
Black0.4%(59)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(211)
Asian0.3%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(782)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(32,687)
Black4.6%(1,779)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(1,195)
Asian2.2%(850)
Other3.7%(1,420)
Diversity Score31.5%(12,181)
Diversity Score
32
+503%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.0%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+71%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
82.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 80.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.1%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Fargo, North Dakota?

West Fargo, North Dakota has about 38,626 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Fargo, North Dakota earns about $87,674 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 $241,800, and the typical rent is about $957 a month.

How educated are people in West Fargo, North Dakota?

About 43.0% 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 6.5% 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 26,339 residents, a change of about 214 percent over that period.

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