West Fargo, North Dakota Population 2023

40,494

West Fargo is a city located in Cass County North Dakota. West Fargo has a 2023 population of 40,494. West Fargo is currently growing at a rate of 1.27% annually and its population has increased by 3.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 38,993 in 2020.

The average household income in West Fargo is $118,431 with a poverty rate of 6.29%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in West Fargo is 34.2 years, 34 years for males, and 34.4 years for females.

West Fargo Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Fargo was:

  • White: 88.04%
  • Two or more races: 4.97%
  • Black or African American: 2.79%
  • Asian: 2.31%
  • Native American: 1.04%
  • Other race: 0.85%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
16.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,525.0/sq mi
Growth Rate
1.27% (507)
Growth Since 2020
3.85% (1,501)
The current population of West Fargo, North Dakota is 40,494 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 38,993.

West Fargo, North Dakota Population 2023

Population by Race

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White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Asian

Native American

Other race

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

West Fargo Population by Race

West Fargo Population Pyramid 2023

West Fargo Median Age

34.2

Total

34

Male

34.4

Female

West Fargo Adults

There are 27,594 adults, (3,844 of whom are seniors) in West Fargo.

West Fargo Age Dependency

59.6

Age Dependency Ratio

16.2

Old Age Dependency Ratio

43.4

Child Dependency Ratio

West Fargo Sex Ratio

Female18,61949.11%
Male19,29450.89%

West Fargo Population by Age

West Fargo Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

3.08

Average Family Size

2.55

Average Household Size

67.1%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

West Fargo Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

West Fargo Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

West Fargo Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 99.42%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.93%.

West Fargo Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$53,807

Average Earnings

$58,092

Average Male

$44,760

Average Female

West Fargo Earnings by Educational Attainment

West Fargo Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

West Fargo Language

93.21% of West Fargo residents speak only English, while 6.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.35% of the population.

West Fargo Language

West Fargo Poverty by Race

rate

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6.29%

Overall Poverty Rate

6.82%

Male Poverty Rate

5.73%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in West Fargo

The race most likely to be in poverty in West Fargo is Black, with 113.64% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in West Fargo is Native, with 1.17% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.69%.

West Fargo Poverty

rate

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West Fargo Poverty Rate by Education

rate

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West Fargo Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

West Fargo Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

West Fargo Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

59.2%

Overall Marriage Rate

59.3%

Male Marriage Rate

59.1%

Female Marriage Rate

West Fargo Married by Age and Sex

male

female

West Fargo Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.

West Fargo Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

West Fargo Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

1,238

Number of Veterans

1,017

Male Veterans

221

Female Veterans

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West Fargo Veterans by War

count

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West Fargo Veterans by Age

count

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West Fargo Veterans by Race

West Fargo Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

0.81%

Veteran Poverty Rate

18.58%

Veteran Disability Rate

West Fargo Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

81.1%

Labor Force Participation

79.9%

Employment Rate

1%

Unemployment Rate

West Fargo Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

West Fargo Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

West Fargo Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

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.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

56.79%

Born in West Fargo

91.82%

Native Born

4.19%

Foreign Born

2.24%

Non Citizen

1.95%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

91.82% of West Fargo residents were born in the United States, with 56.79% having been born in North Dakota. 2.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.

West Fargo Place of Birth

Note: data after 2021 is projected based on recent change

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West Fargo Population by Year