West Fargo, ND
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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West Fargo, North Dakota Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
36,406
Unemployment
1.2%
Poverty
6.5%
Median Home
$241,800
Median Income
$87,674
Median Rent
$957
West Fargo SnackAbility
9Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
5
Safety
7
Amenities
8.5
Education
9
Commute
9
West Fargo, ND Crime Report
785Total Crimes
2,035.7Total Crimes / 100k People
-13.23%
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
West Fargo / 100k People |
North Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 785 | 2,035.7 | 2,453.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 55 | 142.6 | 329.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.2 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 4 | 10.4 | 19.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 36 | 93.4 | 253.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 730 | 1,893.1 | 2,124.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 184 | 477.2 | 417.6 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 483 | 1,252.6 | 1,435.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 63 | 163.4 | 271.0 | 246.0 |
West Fargo, ND Cost Of Living
98West Fargo's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | West Fargo | North Dakota | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 109 | 105 | 100 | |
| Health | 116 | 113 | 100 | |
| Housing | 98 | 84 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 101 | 104 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 86 | 92 | 100 | |
West Fargo, ND Photos
Rankings for West Fargo in North Dakota
Map Of West Fargo, ND
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Population over time in West Fargo
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 36,406 | 5.8% |
| 2019 | 34,419 | 4.0% |
| 2018 | 33,089 | 4.9% |
| 2017 | 31,557 | 5.6% |
| 2016 | 29,892 | 5.4% |
| 2015 | 28,371 | 5.0% |
| 2014 | 27,014 | 4.7% |
| 2013 | 25,793 | 4.1% |
| 2012 | 24,768 | 3.8% |
| 2011 | 23,868 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in West Fargo
| Race | West Fargo | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.1% | 83.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.6% | 3.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 4.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 4.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in West Fargo
| Gender | West Fargo | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 48.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in West Fargo for adults over 25
| Education | West Fargo | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -1.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For West Fargo, North Dakota
| Income | West Fargo | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.2% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.8% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.4% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.5% | 8.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.3% | 11.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.3% | 18.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 20.3% | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.7% | 17.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.5% | 6.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.1% | 6.0% | 8.3% |
