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The City of West Fargo is the 5th largest city in North Dakota with a population of 40,094 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. West Fargo ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in North Dakota. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for West Fargo is located at latitude 46.875 and longitude -96.9004 in Cass County. The formal boundaries for the City of West Fargo encompass a land area of 14.44 sq. miles and a water area of 0.28 sq. miles. Cass County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of West Fargo has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 40,094 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,479 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 30 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $90,665 |
| Per Capita Income | $48,836 |
| Median Home Value | $321,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,560 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10,205 (61.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,636 (34.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 719 (4.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 15,841 |
| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
| Family Households | 9,713 (61.3%) |
The table below compares West Fargo to the other 406 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Dakota by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 5 | 99th |
| Population Density | # 3 | 100th |
| Median Household Income | # 86 | 79th |
| Per Capita Income | # 64 | 84th |
| Diversity Index | # 83 | 80th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Dakota Census Data Comparison Tool.
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