West Fargo, ND Demographics

A map of West Fargo's Population by Race

West Fargo, North Dakota has an estimated population of 40,094, an increase from the 38,626 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.1% White, 5.2% Black, 4.4% Multiracial, 3.8% Hispanic, 2.0% Asian, and 1.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Fargo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Fargo has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than North Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Fargo, that probability was 27.8% in 2020 and 30.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Fargo is ranked the 5th most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). West Fargo was ranked the 5th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Fargo's White Population

33,325 residents of West Fargo, or 83.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Fargo is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. West Fargo ranks 315th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Fargo's White population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of West Fargo's population has decreased from 84.6% to 83.1%.

West Fargo is more White than neighboring Fargo (78.6% White). West Fargo is less White than neighboring Reile's Acres (97.1% White), Prairie Rose (93% White), Frontier (99.4% White), and Horace (88.6% White).

West Fargo's Black Population

2,074 residents of West Fargo, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Fargo is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. West Fargo ranks 11th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Fargo's Black population has grown by an estimated 16.6%. Black residents' share of West Fargo's population has increased from 4.6% to 5.2%.

West Fargo is more Black than neighboring Reile's Acres (0% Black), Prairie Rose (0% Black), Frontier (0% Black), and Horace (0.7% Black). West Fargo is less Black than neighboring Fargo (8.6% Black).

West Fargo's Asian Population

782 residents of West Fargo, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Fargo is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. West Fargo ranks 26th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Fargo's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.0%. Asian residents' share of West Fargo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

West Fargo is more Asian than neighboring Reile's Acres (0.6% Asian), Prairie Rose (0% Asian), Frontier (0% Asian), and Horace (0% Asian). West Fargo is less Asian than neighboring Fargo (4% Asian).

West Fargo's Hispanic Population

1,539 residents of West Fargo, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Fargo is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. West Fargo ranks 147th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Fargo's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 28.8%. Hispanic residents' share of West Fargo's population has increased from 3.1% to 3.8%.

West Fargo is more Hispanic than neighboring Fargo (3.6% Hispanic), Reile's Acres (0.8% Hispanic), Prairie Rose (0% Hispanic), and Frontier (0% Hispanic). West Fargo is less Hispanic than neighboring Horace (6.3% Hispanic).

West Fargo's Native American/Other Population

618 residents of West Fargo, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Fargo is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. West Fargo ranks 166th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Fargo's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 23.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Fargo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

West Fargo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Reile's Acres (0% Native American/Other), Prairie Rose (0% Native American/Other), Frontier (0.6% Native American/Other), and Horace (0.8% Native American/Other).

West Fargo's Multiracial Population

1,756 residents of West Fargo, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Fargo is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. West Fargo ranks 140th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Fargo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.7%. Multiracial residents' share of West Fargo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.

West Fargo is more Multiracial than neighboring Fargo (3.6% Multiracial), Reile's Acres (1.6% Multiracial), Frontier (0% Multiracial), and Horace (3.6% Multiracial). West Fargo is less Multiracial than neighboring Prairie Rose (7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.