Bismarck, ND

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

132,661

3.17% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Hoeven

Republican Party

US Senator

Kevin Cramer

Republican Party

US Representative

Kelly Armstrong

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.3

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

7.8%

2.95% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$75,715

3.88% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$260,600

2.24% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

69,766

1.12% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Bismarck, ND had a population of 133k people with a median age of 37.3 and a median household income of $75,715. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Bismarck, ND grew from 128,589 to 132,661, a 3.17% increase and its median household income grew from $72,886 to $75,715, a 3.88% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bismarck, ND are White (Non-Hispanic) (87%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (3.88%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.07%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.96%), and White (Hispanic) (1.23%).

None of the households in Bismarck, 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.

98.9% of the residents in Bismarck, ND are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bismarck, 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 2021, the median property value in Bismarck, ND was $260,600, and the homeownership rate was 71.3%.

Most people in Bismarck, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Bismarck, ND was 2 cars per household.

Bismarck, ND borders Dickinson, ND.

United States North Dakota

Population & Diversity

Bismarck, ND is home to a population of 133k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.3% of Bismarck, ND residents were born outside of the country (3.06k people).

In 2021, there were 22.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (115k people) in Bismarck, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.14k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 4.08k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.9%

2021 Citizenship

98.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.9% of Bismarck, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Bismarck, ND was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bismarck, ND

White (Non-Hispanic)
115k ± 668
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
5.14k ± 519
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.08k ± 840

3.07%

Hispanic Population

4.08k people

3.07% of the people in Bismarck, ND are hispanic (4.08k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for North Dakota.

Most Common Origin

Canada
2,882 ± 1,316 people
Mexico
2,860 ± 1,311 people
Liberia
2,541 ± 1,236 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota was Canada, the natal country of 2,882 North Dakota residents, followed by Mexico with 2,860 and Liberia with 2,541.

Foreign-Born Population

2.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.06k people

2.28%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.93k people

As of 2021, 2.3% of Bismarck, ND residents (3.06k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bismarck, ND was 2.28%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,314 ± 291
Gulf War (2001-)
2,003 ± 395
Gulf War (1990s)
1,103 ± 251

Bismarck, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.16 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bismarck, ND employs 69.8k people. The largest industries in Bismarck, ND are Health Care & Social Assistance (12,323 people), Retail Trade (7,662 people), and Educational Services (5,750 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($105,098), Utilities ($102,422), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,348).

Males in North Dakota have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,494. The income inequality in North Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.433, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

69.8k

2021 Value

± 2,067

1.12%

1 Year growth

± 4.09%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bismarck, ND grew at a rate of 1.12%, from 69k employees to 69.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bismarck, ND, are Management Occupations (7,243 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,233 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (6,650 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bismarck, ND.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

69.8k

2021 Value

± 2,067

1.12%

1 Year growth

± 4.09%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bismarck, ND grew at a rate of 1.12%, from 69k employees to 69.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bismarck, ND, are Health Care & Social Assistance (12,323 people), Retail Trade (7,662 people), and Educational Services (5,750 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bismarck, ND, though some of these residents may live in Bismarck, ND and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,262

Median earning men ± $1,033

$39,324

Median earning women ± $1,274

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($78,060), Public Administration ($72,411), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,100).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($60,052), Public Administration ($56,555), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,367).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,213
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,042
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
839
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.18M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$508k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
$499k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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

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$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, 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, 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, ND

Kelly Armstrong

North Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Bismarck, 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, ND have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Bismarck, ND awarded 2,373 degrees. The student population of Bismarck, ND in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,495 male students and 4,409 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bismarck, 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, 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 Bismarck, 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 Bismarck, 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, 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 7,904 (44.2% men and 55.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 7,904 students enrolled in Bismarck, ND, 44.2% men and 55.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,914 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 Bismarck, ND was Industrial Technology with 45 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Bismarck, 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, 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

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Measure

In 2021, 0.295% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.458% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (158k), Some college (147k), and Bachelors Degree (120k).

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, ND was $260,600 in 2021, which is 1.06 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $254,900 to $260,600, a 2.24% increase. The homeownership rate in Bismarck, ND is 71.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Bismarck, ND have an average commute time of 18.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bismarck, ND is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bismarck, ND is $75,715. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Bismarck, ND was Burke County, ND with a value of $97,802, followed by Dunn County, ND and Divide County, ND, with respective values of $84,459 and $83,438.

Housing

Property

$260,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,671

$37,979

Median Property Taxes

±$1,347

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, ND the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

71.3%

Homeownership

2021

68.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 71.3% of the housing units in Bismarck, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.4%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bismarck, ND was Burke County, ND with a value of $97,802, followed by Dunn County, ND and Divide County, ND, with respective values of $84,459 and $83,438.

The following map shows all of the counties in Bismarck, 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.

$75,715

Median Household Income

± $2,564

53.2k

Number of Households

± 1,816

In 2021, the median household income of the 53.2k households in Bismarck, ND grew to $75,715 from the previous year's value of $72,886.

The following chart displays the households in Bismarck, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bismarck, ND is from North Dakota.

0.433

2021 Wage GINI in North Dakota

0.432

2020 Wage GINI in North Dakota

In 2021, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.433 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.244% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Dakota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.2%)
Carpooled (8.21%)
Worked At Home (5.98%)

In 2021, 83.2% of workers in Bismarck, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.21%) and those who worked at home (5.98%).

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

18.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bismarck, ND have a shorter commute time (18.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.74% of the workforce in Bismarck, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bismarck, 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, ND distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bismarck, ND have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bismarck, ND (10.1k out of 129k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 45 - 54.

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

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

94.8% of the population of Bismarck, ND has health coverage, with 59% on employee plans, 8.18% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 1.73% on military or VA plans.

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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.16%

Uninsured

59%

Employer Coverage

8.18%

Medicaid

12.2%

Medicare

13.8%

Non-Group

1.73%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bismarck, ND grew by 0.285% from 5.14% to 5.16%.

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