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Bismarck

Illinois · 579 residents · 0.743 sq mi
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Bismarck has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $105,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
579
+7%since 2000
from 542 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
779 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 729 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+8%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
4965295625946272000201020202024Bismarck
2024507
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,833
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,731 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,420
+54%since 2000
from $15,255 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.319
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,100
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$785
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $529 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.3%
−29.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+40%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(540)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(572)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.8%(5)
Diversity Score4.6%(27)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+77%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.2%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bismarck, Illinois?

Bismarck, Illinois has about 579 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bismarck, Illinois?

The typical household in Bismarck, Illinois earns about $50,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bismarck, Illinois expensive?

In Bismarck, Illinois, the median home is worth about $105,100, and the typical rent is about $785 a month.

How educated are people in Bismarck, Illinois?

About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bismarck, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bismarck, Illinois?

About 2.8% of people in Bismarck, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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