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Introduction to West Fargo, North Dakota
West Fargo, North Dakota is 5 miles W of Fargo, North Dakota and 218 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is in Cass County. The city is part of the Fargo-Moorhead metro area. The population of West Fargo is 14,940.
West Fargo History
West Fargo was founded in 1926. It is in Cass County, which was named after George Washington Cass, a local railroad executive.
West Fargo and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In West Fargo
The Cass County Historical Society, the Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site and the Children’s Museum at Yunker Farm are popular local historical sites. The Red River Zoo, the Thunder Road Family Fun Park and the Buffalo River State €Park are also worth visiting.
West Fargo Transportation
Hector International Airport offers air transportation facilities.
West Fargo Higher Education
Facilities for higher education are available from Minnesota State University-Moorhead, the North Dakota State College of Science and Bemidji State University.
West Fargo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Dakota):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Comparing West Fargo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Dakota (State):
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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