West Fargo, ND
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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West Fargo, North Dakota Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
35,397
Unemployment
1.5%
Poverty
6.4%
Median Home
$241,000
Median Income
$85,120
Median Rent
$920
West Fargo SnackAbility
9
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
6
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
9
Commute
9
West Fargo, ND Crime Report
639
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,674.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-32.41%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
West Fargo / 100k People |
North Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 639 | 1,674.0 | 2,261.6 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 55 | 144.1 | 284.6 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 10.5 | 23.5 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 42 | 110.0 | 200.6 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 584 | 1,530.0 | 1,977.0 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 114 | 298.7 | 342.2 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 417 | 1,092.5 | 1,399.6 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 53 | 138.8 | 235.2 | 219.9 |
West Fargo, ND Cost Of Living
99
West Fargo's Overall Cost Of Living
West Fargo's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | West Fargo | North Dakota | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 95 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 108 | 106 | 100 | |
| Health | 115 | 113 | 100 | |
| Housing | 97 | 85 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 99 | 104 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 89 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 35,397 | 2.8% |
| 2018 | 34,419 | 4.0% |
| 2017 | 33,089 | 4.9% |
| 2016 | 31,557 | 5.6% |
| 2015 | 29,892 | 5.4% |
| 2014 | 28,371 | 5.0% |
| 2013 | 27,014 | 4.7% |
| 2012 | 25,793 | 4.1% |
| 2011 | 24,768 | 3.8% |
| 2010 | 23,868 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in West Fargo
| Race | West Fargo | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.3% | 84.4% | 60.7% |
| African American | 3.2% | 2.9% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 5.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 1.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 3.7% | 18.0% |
Gender in West Fargo
| Gender | West Fargo | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 48.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.8% | 51.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in West Fargo for adults over 25
| Education | West Fargo | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 14.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 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 | 1.8% | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.9% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.2% | 8.1% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.8% | 8.6% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.9% | 12.1% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.9% | 17.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 19.6% | 14.3% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.3% | 17.1% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.2% | 6.3% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.5% | 5.9% | 7.7% |
