West Fargo Population 2026

West Fargo has a population of 33,597, making it the #1364 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in North Dakota. It is about 262× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of West Fargo (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

33,597

Rank in United States

#1364

Coordinates

46.87°N, 96.90°W

~273 m elevation · America/Chicago

Distance to capital (Washington)

1,838 km

1,141 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Dakota

City	Population	Rank in United States
Fargo	118,523	#247
Bismarck	75,092	#500
Grand Forks	57,011	#736
Minot	49,450	#886
Williston	26,977	#1741
Dickinson	23,765	#1999
Mandan	21,382	#2221
Jamestown	15,422	#3026

Cities near West Fargo

Fargo118,523 people · ~8 km away
Moorhead42,005 people · ~10 km away
Grand Forks57,011 people · ~117 km away
Jamestown15,422 people · ~137 km away
Aberdeen28,102 people · ~199 km away
Watertown22,073 people · ~220 km away

FAQ

What is the population of West Fargo?

West Fargo has a population of 33,597 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1364 biggest city in United States.

What state is West Fargo in?

West Fargo is located in North Dakota, United States.

Is West Fargo the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,838 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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