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West Fargo, North Dakota

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

  • Red River & Northern Plains Regional Museum
  • Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site
  • Hjemkomst Center
  • Jameson Park
  • Telephone Pioneers Museum
  • Children’s Museum at Yunker Farm

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.

High Points

West Fargo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyWest Fargo People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 8%West Fargo Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 8%West Fargo Well-Paid Single Women
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%West Fargo Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%West Fargo Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 17%West Fargo College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 18%West Fargo Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 19%West Fargo Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of West Fargo, ND

Comparing West Fargo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Dakota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Men68
Well-Paid Single Women610
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population21
Racial Diversity19
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better710
People Above Poverty79
College Educated Adults69
Median Family Income610

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times104
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Rents81
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Affordability of Property Taxes41
People Living Alone41
Seasonal and Vacation Housing31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime95
Low Property Crime75

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