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Bismarck

Illinois · 582 residents · 0.743 sq mi
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Bismarck has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,393. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $91,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
582
+7%since 2000
from 542 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Median age
38.5
+5%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4965295625946272000201020202024Bismarck
2024507
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.4%(37)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.6%(50)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 149.1%(53)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.9%(46)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(29)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.6%(50)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.7%(68)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.6%(79)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.7%(80)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.6%(50)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.3%(31)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.5%(9)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,393
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,731 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,658
+62%since 2000
from $15,255 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $529 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
18.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−9%since 2009
from 1.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Bismarck on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(540)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(512)
Black1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(2)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.2%(12)
Panamanian0.4%(2)
Asian origin
Asian Indian2.4%(13)
Ancestry
American23.9%(128)
German19.4%(104)
English7.5%(40)
Irish7.1%(38)
Hungarian2.4%(13)
Lithuanian1.5%(8)
Scottish1.5%(8)
Italian0.9%(5)
British0.7%(4)
French0.7%(4)
Polish0.7%(4)
Swedish0.7%(4)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Asian Indian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+75%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.1%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.3%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
59.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−90.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married20%(34)
Married73.5%(125)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced6.5%(11)
Women 15+
Never married28.5%(61)
Married57.5%(123)
Widowed10.7%(23)
Divorced3.3%(7)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bismarck, Illinois?

Bismarck, Illinois has about 582 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bismarck, Illinois?

The typical household in Bismarck, Illinois earns about $58,393 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 $91,600, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Bismarck, Illinois?

About 20.8% 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 16.1% 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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