West Fargo, ND Demographics

The total population of West Fargo is estimated to be 38,653 with 19,367 males (50.10%) and 19,286 females (49.90%). There are 81 less females than males in West Fargo.
The median household income in West Fargo was $100,938 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 1,591(1.60%) from $99,347 in 2020. This income is 135.29% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, West Fargo sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $130,142. Overall, the median household income for the city of West Fargo stands at $100,938.
In West Fargo, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $60,399 for males and $40,844 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $70,661 for males and $60,225 for females.
In West Fargo, the demographic landscape is diverse, spanning 6 distinct racial categories among households. Among these, Asian households have the highest median household income at $270,229, while Black or African American households represent the opposite end with the lowest median household income of $42,822.
In 2022, the population of West Fargo was 39,985, a 1.37% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, West Fargo's population was 39,445, an increase of 1.41% compared to a population of 38,896 in 2020.
The median age in West Fargo, ND is 34.2, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 23.58% were under the age of 15, 19.94% aged 15 to 29, 46.34% aged 30 to 64, 9.14% aged 65 to 84, and 1.00% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of West Fargo population: 88.04% are White, 2.79% are Black or African American, 1.04% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.31% are Asian, 0.85% are some other race and 4.97% are multiracial.