West Fargo, ND population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of West Fargo increased by 24,866. In this period, the peak population was 40,400 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 15,534 | - | - |
| 2001 | 15,860 | 326 | 2.10% |
| 2002 | 16,430 | 570 | 3.59% |
| 2003 | 17,035 | 605 | 3.68% |
| 2004 | 18,400 | 1,365 | 8.01% |
| 2005 | 20,343 | 1,943 | 10.56% |
| 2006 | 22,464 | 2,121 | 10.43% |
| 2007 | 23,149 | 685 | 3.05% |
| 2008 | 23,807 | 658 | 2.84% |
| 2009 | 24,400 | 593 | 2.49% |
| 2010 | 25,962 | 1,562 | 6.40% |
| 2011 | 26,661 | 699 | 2.69% |
| 2012 | 27,640 | 979 | 3.67% |
| 2013 | 29,878 | 2,238 | 8.10% |
| 2014 | 31,625 | 1,747 | 5.85% |
| 2015 | 33,452 | 1,827 | 5.78% |
| 2016 | 34,666 | 1,214 | 3.63% |
| 2017 | 35,716 | 1,050 | 3.03% |
| 2018 | 36,370 | 654 | 1.83% |
| 2019 | 37,121 | 751 | 2.06% |
| 2020 | 38,895 | 1,774 | 4.78% |
| 2021 | 39,461 | 566 | 1.46% |
| 2022 | 39,980 | 519 | 1.32% |
| 2023 | 40,400 | 420 | 1.05% |
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West Fargo, ND population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, West Fargo's population increased by 10,428 (67.13%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, West Fargo's population increased by 12,933 (49.82%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, West Fargo's population increased by 1,505 (3.87%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
West Fargo's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 40,400.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Fargo's population peaked in year 2023 at 40,400.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, West Fargo's population was lowest in year 2000 at 15,534.
West Fargo, ND annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of West Fargo grew year by year for 23 years and declined for 0 years.
From 2000 to 2023, West Fargo had an average annual population growth rate of 6.96% per year. Overall the population grew 160.07% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
West Fargo annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 6.96% per year.
From 2012 to 2013 West Fargo population grew the most, with an increase of 2,238 people (a 8.10% year-on-year increase)..
Between the years2000 and 2023, West Fargo did not experience a population decline during any annual cycle.
Things to know
Is West Fargo, ND population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, West Fargo's population increased by 939 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 519 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 420 (1.05%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of West Fargo, ND changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of West Fargo increased by 10,522 (35.22%). The population was highest at 40,400 in the year 2023 and lowest at 31,625 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 3.08%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)