Demographics & People — West Fargo, North Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 39,325 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~42,000 |
| Median Age | 33.3 |
| Total Households | 15,547 |
| Family Households | 9,919 |
| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 33,964 |
| Black or African American | 1,423 |
| Asian | 838 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 891 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 15,939 |
| Norwegian | 11,090 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 7,043 |
| Other groups | 3,590 |
| Swedish | 3,352 |
| Irish | 2,887 |
| English | 1,682 |
| Scandinavian | 1,019 |
| Polish | 947 |
| Subsaharan African | 902 |
Language
| English Only | 34,847 |
| Spanish | 165 |
| Population 5+ | 36,407 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,121 |
| Population 18+ | 27,968 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for West Fargo, North Dakota.