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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Bismarck Metro

Bismarck, ND · 3 counties · 133,626 residents · 4,280.986 sq mi
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Bismarck has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,836. Population has grown 38% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $254,460.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
133,626
+38%since 2000
from 96,784 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+4%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
81K96K111K126K141K1990201020202024Bismarck
2024136K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,836
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,090 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,260
+101%since 2000
from $19,502 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.6%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,460
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,846 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$873
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
30.3% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+65%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(91,852)
Black0.2%(205)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(645)
Asian0.4%(350)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(3,092)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86%(114,900)
Black2%(2,692)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(4,424)
Asian0.9%(1,219)
Other6.4%(8,604)
Diversity Score29.3%(39,181)
Segregation Score19.9%(26,550)
Diversity Score
29
+818%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+70%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 72.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.0%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

BismarckCENTRAL77,963
What's inside

3 component counties

Burleigh CountyCENTRAL103,251Morton CountyCENTRAL34,601Oliver County1,898
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bismarck, ND?

Bismarck, ND has about 133,626 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bismarck, ND?

The typical household in Bismarck, ND earns about $72,836 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bismarck, ND expensive?

In Bismarck, ND, the median home is worth about $254,460, and the typical rent is about $873 a month.

How educated are people in Bismarck, ND?

About 34.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bismarck, ND hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bismarck, ND?

About 7.6% of people in Bismarck, ND live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bismarck, ND grown since 1990?

Yes, Bismarck, ND has grown since 1990. The population has added about 47,414 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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