West Fargo, North Dakota
West Fargo: city in North Dakota, United States of America.
About
West Fargo is a city located in the county of Cass in the U.S. state of North Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 25,830 and a population density of 1,755 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 38,194 inhabitants.
The city was created 100 years ago in 1925.
Quick Facts about West Fargo
| Population | 38,194 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Dakota (United States) |
| County | Cass County |
| Postal code | 58078 |
| Phone Area Codes | 701 |
| Area | 14.72 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.8750,-96.9004 |
| Altitude | 896 feet / 273 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1926 (100 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 05:30:33 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 2,595 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 47.87% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 67℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
West Fargo is located at 46°52'30"N 96°54'1"W (46.8749700, -96.9003600).
West Fargo map
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Weather
Partly sunny. High near 67, with temperatures falling to around 65 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 14 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph....
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of West Fargo increased by 47.87% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25,830 | - | census |
| 2011 | 26,644 | 3.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 27,620 | 3.66% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 29,845 | 8.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 31,584 | 5.83% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 33,398 | 5.74% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 34,598 | 3.59% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 35,645 | 3.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 36,260 | 1.73% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 37,058 | 2.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 38,194 | 3.07% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 11,992 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 11,887 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,125 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 11,842 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.8% |
| White only, percent : | 75.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 14.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 18.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 61.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 333 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 29.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.5% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $429,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,937 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,291 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,445 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,224 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.86 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 94.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 37.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 43.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.5% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 29,382 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 6,361 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 147,816 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,384 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $94,801 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $43,726 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,308 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 815 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 360 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 302 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 937 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 72 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,139 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 7,865.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.51 |
People born in West Fargo (5)
People born in West Fargo, including theatre director and playwright Richard Maxwell, football coaches Tyler Roehl, professional baseball pitcher Matt Strahm, .
More notable people
- Andy Young (American professional baseball infielder born 1994) he was born in 10/05/1994
- Zac Ista he was born in 07/04/1985
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to West Fargo, ND. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 448026 | The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo | Fargo (ND) | 58103 |
| 200013 | Rasmussen College-North Dakota | Fargo (ND) | 58103-7196 |
| 456551 | Josef's School of Hair Skin & Body-Fargo | Fargo (ND) | 58103 |
| 482246 | Lynnes Welding Training | Fargo (ND) | 58102 |
| 200262 | Moler Barber College | Fargo (ND) | 58103-1805 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to West Fargo, ND. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAR | Fargo | 420 4th Street North | RAIL |
| DLK | Detroit Lakes | 116 Pioneer Street | RAIL |
| GFK | Grand Forks | 5555 DeMers Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to West Fargo.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Farg Post Office | West Fargo (ND) | 58078 |
Other cities in Cass County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cass County , ND.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Horace | 3,128 | City in Cass County, North Dakota, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
West Fargo distances to largest North Dakota cities