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Bismarck

Missouri · 1,239 residents · 0.996 sq mi
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Bismarck has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,271. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 231 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,600. Households here earn about 31% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
1,239
−16%since 2000
from 1,470 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,244 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,476 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+12%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Bismarck
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,271
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,772
+55%since 2000
from $12,150 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,600
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$757
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
36.7% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+13%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,450)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(18)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,162)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(39)
Diversity Score9.1%(113)
Diversity Score
9
+659%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+5%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.6%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bismarck, Missouri?

Bismarck, Missouri has about 1,239 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bismarck, Missouri?

The typical household in Bismarck, Missouri earns about $39,271 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bismarck, Missouri expensive?

In Bismarck, Missouri, the median home is worth about $81,600, and the typical rent is about $757 a month.

How educated are people in Bismarck, Missouri?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bismarck, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bismarck, Missouri?

About 17.7% of people in Bismarck, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bismarck, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Bismarck, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 339 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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