West Fargo city, North Dakota
West Fargo city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
West Fargo city is a geographic entity located in Cass County, North Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 41,175. The land area covers 16.17 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 41,175 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 33.3 yrs | ±1.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 15,841 | ±537 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 16,560 | ±565 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 15,841 | ±537 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 719 | ±333 |
| Median Home Value | $321,900 | ±$15,426 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,111 | ±$86 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $90,665 | ±$5,927 |
| Per Capita Income | $48,836 | ±$3,176 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% | ±2.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,496 | ±937 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.1% | ±0.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 23,314 | ±880 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.8% | ±1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 41,027 (2024)
ID: 171375
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
800 4TH AVE E, STE 1, WEST FARGO ND 58078-2099
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GUS Population: 200,945 (2024)
ID: 184080
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
PO BOX 2806, FARGO ND 58108-2806
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School West Fargo | KG-05 | West Fargo, ND | |
| Regular School West Fargo | KG-05 | West Fargo, ND | |
| Regular School West Fargo | 06-08 | West Fargo, ND | |
| Regular School West Fargo | PK | West Fargo, ND | |
| Regular School West Fargo | KG-05 | West Fargo, ND | |
| Regular School West Fargo | KG-05 | West Fargo, ND | |
| Regular School West Fargo | KG-05 | West Fargo, ND | |
| Regular School West Fargo | KG-05 | West Fargo, ND | |
| Regular School West Fargo | 06-08 | West Fargo, ND | |
| Regular School West Fargo | KG-05 | West Fargo, ND |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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The Salon Professional Academy-Fargo
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College Vocational | 2.2 mi away | 4377 15th Ave South, Fargo, ND, 58103 |
7014519100
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WEST FARGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 215 THIRD STREET EAST, WEST FARGO, ND, 58078 |
(701) 433-5460
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Rasmussen University-North Dakota
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College | 2.8 mi away | 4012 19th Avenue SW, Fargo, ND, 58103-7196 |
7012773889
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WEST FARGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 215 THIRD STREET EAST, WEST FARGO, ND, 58078 |
(701) 433-5460
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Josef's School of Hair, Skin & Body-Fargo
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College Vocational | 3.5 mi away | 3223 13 AVE S, Ste A, Fargo, ND, 58103 |
7012359910
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DR. JAMES W CARLSON LIBRARY
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 2801 32ND AVE S, FARGO, ND, 58103 |
(701) 476-4040
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Lynnes Welding Training
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College Vocational | 4.1 mi away | 2717 3rd Ave N, Fargo, ND, 58102 |
7018932295
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FARGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 102 NORTH 3RD STREET, FARGO, ND, 58102 |
(701) 241-1472
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North Dakota State University-Main Campus
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College | 5.5 mi away | 1301 12th Avenue North, Fargo, ND, 58108-6050 |
7012318011
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MOORHEAD LIBRARY
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 118 5TH ST S, MOORHEAD, MN, 56560 |
(218) 233-7594
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at FARGO 3S, ND US, located 5.6 miles from West Fargo city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.3° | -2.1° | 7.6° | 0.67" | — |
| February | 22.0° | 1.2° | 11.6° | 0.66" | — |
| March | 35.2° | 16.4° | 25.8° | 1.15" | — |
| April | 52.9° | 30.4° | 41.7° | 1.58" | — |
| May | 68.1° | 44.0° | 56.1° | 3.10" | — |
| June | 77.4° | 55.1° | 66.3° | 4.33" | — |
| July | 81.6° | 59.5° | 70.6° | 3.71" | — |
| August | 80.2° | 57.1° | 68.6° | 2.74" | — |
| September | 71.6° | 47.3° | 59.5° | 2.50" | — |
| October | 55.5° | 34.0° | 44.8° | 2.24" | — |
| November | 38.3° | 19.9° | 29.1° | 0.89" | — |
| December | 23.9° | 6.6° | 15.3° | 0.83" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Fargo city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Fargo city | City | 3.6 mi | — |
| Prairie Rose city | City | 4.4 mi | — |
| Reile's Acres city | City | 5.1 mi | — |
| Frontier city | City | 5.3 mi | — |
| Horace city | City | 7.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3801784780. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.