Bismarck City PUMA, ND

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2020 Population

136,635

0.536% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Hoeven

Republican Party

US Senator

Kevin Cramer

Republican Party

US Representative

Kelly Armstrong

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

37.8

0.264% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

7.63%

5.02% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$71,262

2.37% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$244,400

2% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

69,293

1.56% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Bismarck City PUMA, ND had a population of 137k people with a median age of 37.8 and a median household income of $71,262. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Bismarck City PUMA, ND grew from 135,906 to 136,635, a 0.536% increase and its median household income grew from $69,609 to $71,262, a 2.37% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bismarck City PUMA, ND are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.4%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (3.44%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.56%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.87%), and White (Hispanic) (1.36%).

4.31% of the households in Bismarck City PUMA, ND reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.8% of the residents in Bismarck City PUMA, ND are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in South Central North Dakota--Bismarck City PUMA, ND are University of Mary (1,127 degrees awarded in 2021), Bismarck State College (1,094 degrees), and United Tribes Technical College (88 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Bismarck City PUMA, ND was $244,400, and the homeownership rate was 70.7%.

Most people in Bismarck City PUMA, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Bismarck City PUMA, ND was 2 cars per household.

Bismarck City PUMA, ND borders Minot City PUMA, ND, Jamestown City PUMA, ND, Lakota Region PUMA, SD, and Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD.

United States North Dakota

Population & Diversity

Bismarck City PUMA, ND is home to a population of 137k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.3% of Bismarck City PUMA, ND residents were born outside of the country (3.15k people).

In 2020, there were 25.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (121k people) in Bismarck City PUMA, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.7k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 3.5k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Bismarck City PUMA, ND are Spanish (1,776 households), German (1,709 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (271 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

67,774

Women

49.6%

68,803

Men

50.4%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 136,577 inhabitants, with 50.4% men, and 49.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.8%

2020 Citizenship

98.9%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.8% of Bismarck City PUMA, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Bismarck City PUMA, ND was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bismarck City PUMA, ND compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bismarck City PUMA, ND

White (Non-Hispanic)
121k ± 550
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
4.7k ± 435
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.5k ± 698

2.86%

Hispanic Population

3.9k people

2.86% of the people in Bismarck City PUMA, ND are hispanic (3.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bismarck City PUMA, ND as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Liberia
544 ± 571 people
Mexico
466 ± 529 people
Haiti
335 ± 449 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Bismarck City PUMA, ND was Liberia, the natal country of 544 Bismarck City PUMA, ND residents, followed by Mexico with 466 and Haiti with 335.

Foreign-Born Population

2.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.15k people

2.21%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

3k people

As of 2020, 2.3% of Bismarck City PUMA, ND residents (3.15k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bismarck City PUMA, ND was 2.21%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bismarck City PUMA, ND compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,776 households (1.39%)
German
1,709 households (1.34%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
271 households (0.212%)

4.31% of the households in Bismarck City PUMA, ND reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Bismarck City PUMA, ND was Spanish. 1.39% of the households in Bismarck City PUMA, ND reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,613 ± 323
Gulf War (2001-)
2,030 ± 435
Gulf War (1990s)
1,264 ± 280

Bismarck City PUMA, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.29 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bismarck City PUMA, ND employs 69.3k people. The largest industries in Bismarck City PUMA, ND are Construction (5,271 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,950 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,531 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($129,900), Advertising, public relations & related services ($113,543), and Offices of physicians ($113,478).

Males in Bismarck City PUMA, ND have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,118. The income inequality in Bismarck City PUMA, ND (measured using the Gini index) is 0.409, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

33,057

Women

47.7%

36,236

Men

52.3%

The workforce of Bismarck City PUMA, ND in 2020 was 69,293 people, with 47.7% woman, and 52.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Bismarck City PUMA, ND.

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Occupations

69.3k

2020 Value

−1.56%

1 Year decline

± −1.56%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Bismarck City PUMA, ND declined at a rate of −1.56%, from 70.4k employees to 69.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bismarck City PUMA, ND, are Registered nurses (2,710 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,096 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,997 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bismarck City PUMA, ND.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Dakota.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

69.3k

2020 Value

−1.56%

1 Year decline

± −1.56%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Bismarck City PUMA, ND declined at a rate of −1.56%, from 70.4k employees to 69.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bismarck City PUMA, ND, are Construction (5,271 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,950 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,531 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bismarck City PUMA, ND, though some of these residents may live in Bismarck City PUMA, ND and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,300

Median earning men ± $1,273

$36,586

Median earning women ± $1,271

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($75,342), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,625), and Public Administration ($67,102).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($52,724), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,729), and Information ($49,926).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Dakota.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Dakota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Dakota.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Dakota to other states, or from other states to North Dakota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Dakota product (by dollars) was Crude petroleum with $70.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($9.25B) and Other ag prods. ($8.64B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Dakota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Dakota.

$154B

2020 Value in North Dakota

$278B

Projected 2050 Value in North Dakota

81.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Dakota trade was $154B. This is expected to increase 81.1% to $278B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Dakota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Dakota to other states, or from other states to North Dakota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$27.1B
Texas
$17.1B
Minnesota
$15.8B

In 2020, the top outbound North Dakota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $27.1B, followed by Texas with $17.1B and Minnesota and $15.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Dakota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (31.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.6%).

John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing the state of North Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Bismarck City PUMA, ND is currently represented by Kelly Armstrong in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Bismarck City PUMA, ND. Showing the available data for North Dakota.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (31.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.6%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 65.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (31.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.6%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Dakota for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Dakota

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John Hoeven

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Kevin Cramer

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing North Dakota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Bismarck City PUMA, ND

Kelly Armstrong

North Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Bismarck City PUMA, ND is currently represented by Kelly Armstrong (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Bismarck City PUMA, ND have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Bismarck City PUMA, ND awarded 2,373 degrees. The student population of Bismarck City PUMA, ND in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,990 male students and 8,818 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bismarck City PUMA, ND are White (1,872 and 79.2%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (146 and 6.18%), Unknown (120 and 5.08%), and Hispanic or Latino (86 and 3.64%).

The largest universities in Bismarck City PUMA, ND by number of degrees awarded are University of Mary (1,127 and 47.5%), Bismarck State College (1,094 and 46.1%), and United Tribes Technical College (88 and 3.71%).

The most popular majors in South Central North Dakota--Bismarck City PUMA, ND are Liberal Arts & Sciences (352 and 14.8%), General Business Administration & Management (247 and 10.4%), and Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology (141 and 5.94%).

The median tuition costs in South Central North Dakota--Bismarck City PUMA, ND are $10,780 for private four year colleges, and $4,007 and $6,011 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Bismarck City PUMA, ND, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 42.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 15,808 (44.2% men and 55.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 15,808 students enrolled in Bismarck City PUMA, ND, 44.2% men and 55.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,828 records, of which 55.9% were women and 44.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Industrial Technology
45 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
352 degree-majors awarded
Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology
89 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in South Central North Dakota--Bismarck City PUMA, ND was Industrial Technology with 45 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in South Central North Dakota--Bismarck City PUMA, ND according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Mary
1,127 degrees awarded
Bismarck State College
1,094 degrees awarded
United Tribes Technical College
88 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Mary with 1,127 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,136 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bismarck City PUMA, ND, which is 0.918 times less than the 1,237 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,872 degrees mean that there were 12.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 146 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($10,780) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,491) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,355) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.19% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.0472% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Bismarck City PUMA, ND in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (26.8k), Some college (24.7k), and Bachelors Degree (24k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bismarck City PUMA, ND was $244,400 in 2020, which is 1.06 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $239,600 to $244,400, a 2% increase. The homeownership rate in Bismarck City PUMA, ND is 70.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Bismarck City PUMA, ND have an average commute time of 18.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bismarck City PUMA, ND is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bismarck City PUMA, ND is $71,262. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Bismarck City PUMA, ND was Bismarck City PUMA, ND with a value of $71,262, followed by Minot City PUMA, ND and Fargo City PUMA, ND, with respective values of $70,417 and $65,976.

Housing

Property

$244,400

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,597

$41,078

Median Property Taxes

±$1,370

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bismarck City PUMA, ND the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bismarck City PUMA, ND compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.7%

Homeownership

2020

67.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 70.7% of the housing units in Bismarck City PUMA, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bismarck City PUMA, ND compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bismarck City PUMA, ND was Bismarck City PUMA, ND with a value of $71,262, followed by Minot City PUMA, ND and Fargo City PUMA, ND, with respective values of $70,417 and $65,976.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Bismarck City PUMA, ND colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$71,262

Median Household Income

± $1,893

58.1k

Number of Households

± 1,771

In 2020, the median household income of the 58.1k households in Bismarck City PUMA, ND grew to $71,262 from the previous year's value of $69,609.

The following chart displays the households in Bismarck City PUMA, ND distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.409

2020 Wage GINI in Bismarck City PUMA, ND

0.411

2019 Wage GINI in Bismarck City PUMA, ND

In 2020, the income inequality in Bismarck City PUMA, ND was 0.409 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.371% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Bismarck City PUMA, ND was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Bismarck City PUMA, ND in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Bismarck City PUMA, ND across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (82.9%)
Carpooled (8.92%)
Worked At Home (5.39%)

In 2020, 82.9% of workers in Bismarck City PUMA, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.92%) and those who worked at home (5.39%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bismarck City PUMA, ND have a shorter commute time (18.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.06% of the workforce in Bismarck City PUMA, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bismarck City PUMA, ND compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bismarck City PUMA, ND distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bismarck City PUMA, ND have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.63% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bismarck City PUMA, ND (10.1k out of 132k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bismarck City PUMA, ND is White, followed by Native American and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.7% of the population of Bismarck City PUMA, ND has health coverage, with 58.1% on employee plans, 7.7% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 1.51% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Dakota was $9,851 in 2014. This is a 4.97% increase from the previous year ($9,385).

Primary care physicians in North Dakota see 1287 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.924% decrease from the previous year (1299 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1483 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 472 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Dakota.

1,287 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Dakota

Primary care physicians in North Dakota see an average of 1,287 patients per year. This represents a 0.924% decrease from the previous year (1,299 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Dakota in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 21.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.25%

Uninsured

58.1%

Employer Coverage

7.7%

Medicaid

12.4%

Medicare

15%

Non-Group

1.51%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bismarck City PUMA, ND declined by 4.34% from 5.49% to 5.25%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bismarck City PUMA, ND changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.