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Bismarck

North Dakota · 73,622 residents · 34.685 sq mi
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Bismarck has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,629. Population has grown 33% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $249,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
73,622
+33%since 2000
from 55,532 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,123 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 1,601 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+4%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K55K62K70K78K1990201020202024Bismarck
202476K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,629
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,422 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,469
+85%since 2000
from $20,789 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.9%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$249,200
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$874
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
37.4% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+61%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(52,387)
Black0.3%(141)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(415)
Asian0.4%(249)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(2,079)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(61,714)
Black2.8%(2,091)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(2,592)
Asian1.3%(956)
Other7.2%(5,319)
Diversity Score33.9%(24,958)
Diversity Score
34
+806%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+69%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 71.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.5%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bismarck, North Dakota?

Bismarck, North Dakota has about 73,622 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bismarck, North Dakota?

The typical household in Bismarck, North Dakota earns about $67,629 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bismarck, North Dakota expensive?

In Bismarck, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $249,200, and the typical rent is about $874 a month.

How educated are people in Bismarck, North Dakota?

About 36.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bismarck, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bismarck, North Dakota?

About 8.4% of people in Bismarck, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bismarck, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Bismarck, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24,366 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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

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