Bismarck, ND

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    136,216
    US Senator
    John Hoeven
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Kevin Cramer
    Republican Party
    US Representative
    Julie Fedorchak
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    38.4
    1.05% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    7.9%
    0.566% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $85,156
    1.4% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $306,400
    3.69% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    70,748
    1.5% 1-year growth

    About

    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.

    98.4% of the residents in Bismarck, ND are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Bismarck, ND are University of Mary (1,097 degrees awarded in 2024), Bismarck State College (1,073 degrees), and United Tribes Technical College (130 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Bismarck, ND was $306,400, and the homeownership rate was 72.2%.

    Most people in Bismarck, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Bismarck, ND was 2 cars per household.

    Bismarck, ND borders Dickinson, ND.

    United StatesNorth Dakota

    Population & Diversity

    Bismarck, ND is home to a population of 136k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.66% of Bismarck, ND residents were born outside of the country (3.63k people).

    In 2024, there were 25.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (117k people) in Bismarck, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.61k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 3.91k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.4%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.4% of Bismarck, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Bismarck, ND was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bismarck, ND
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      117k ± 766
    2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      4.61k ± 536
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      3.91k ± 649
    3.58%
    Hispanic Population
    4.88k people

    In 2024, there were 25.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (117k people) in Bismarck, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.61k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 3.91k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.58% of the people in Bismarck, ND are hispanic (4.88k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Bismarck, ND as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      3,300 ± 1,407 people
    2. Philippines
      3,164 ± 1,378 people
    3. Canada
      2,986 ± 1,339 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,300 North Dakota residents, followed by Philippines with 3,164 and Canada with 2,986.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.66%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    3.63k people
    2.37%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    3.19k people

    As of 2024, 2.66% of Bismarck, ND residents (3.63k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bismarck, ND was 2.37%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      2,111 ± 297
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      2,017 ± 406
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,224 ± 310

    Bismarck, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.05 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Bismarck, ND.

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    Health

    95.2% of the population of Bismarck, ND has health coverage, with 58.2% on employee plans, 7.84% on Medicaid, 13.1% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 1.73% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in North Dakota see 1,294 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,294 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1425 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 420 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,294 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Dakota

    Primary care physicians in North Dakota see an average of 1,294 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,294 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    4.77%
    Uninsured
    58.2%
    Employer Coverage
    7.84%
    Medicaid
    13.1%
    Medicare
    14.3%
    Non-Group
    1.73%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bismarck, ND grew by 1.42% from 4.71% to 4.77%.

    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.

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    Economy

    The economy of Bismarck, ND employs 70.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Bismarck, ND were Health Care & Social Assistance (11,208 people), Retail Trade (8,129 people), and Educational Services (6,107 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($116,370), Utilities ($112,990), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($75,489).

    Employment

    Occupations

    70.7k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,305
    1.5%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.45%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bismarck, ND grew at a rate of 1.5%, from 69.7k employees to 70.7k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bismarck, ND, are Management Occupations (7,468 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,123 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (7,031 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bismarck, ND.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    70.7k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,305
    1.5%
    1 Year growth
    ± 4.45%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bismarck, ND grew at a rate of 1.5%, from 69.7k employees to 70.7k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bismarck, ND, are Health Care & Social Assistance (11,208 people), Retail Trade (8,129 people), and Educational Services (6,107 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.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $60,093
    Median earning men ± $1,976
    $46,136
    Median earning women ± $1,410

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,192), Public Administration ($83,433), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($77,511).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($62,167), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,041), and Construction ($58,958).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.83%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 428k people employed in North Dakota. This represents a 2.83% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.3%.

    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. 370
      Construction
    2. 284
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 241
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $718k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $323k
      Retail Trade
    3. $299k
      Construction

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 67% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (30.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.69%).

    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 Julie Fedorchak in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (67%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (30.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (1.69%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 67% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (30.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.69%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Dakota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from North Dakota

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    John Hoeven
    Senator from North Dakota3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    Kevin Cramer
    Senator from North Dakota1
    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.

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    US Representative Elections

    US Representatives from Bismarck, ND

    Julie Fedorchak
    District at-large Representative
    Republican Party

    Bismarck, ND is currently represented by Julie Fedorchak (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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Bismarck, ND awarded 2,333 degrees. The student population of Bismarck, ND in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 3,774 male students and 4,934 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Bismarck, ND are White (1,813 and 79.2%), American Indian or Alaska Native (184 and 8.04%), Hispanic or Latino (106 and 4.63%), and Two or More Races (84 and 3.67%).

    The largest universities in Bismarck, ND by number of degrees awarded are University of Mary (1,097 and 47%), Bismarck State College (1,073 and 46%), and United Tribes Technical College (130 and 5.57%).

    The most popular majors in Bismarck, ND are Liberal Arts & Sciences (316 and 13.5%), General Business Administration & Management (194 and 8.32%), and Registered Nursing (131 and 5.62%).

    The median tuition costs are $12,070 for private four year colleges, and $4,167 and $6,251 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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    Measure

    In 2024 in Bismarck, ND, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 41.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 8,708 (43.3% men and 56.7% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 8,708 students enrolled in Bismarck, ND, 43.3% men and 56.7% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,392 records, of which 57.3% were women and 42.7% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      316 degrees awarded
    2. Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology
      82 degrees awarded
    3. Registered Nursing
      43 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Bismarck, ND was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 316 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Bismarck, ND according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. University of Mary
      1,097 degrees awarded
    2. Bismarck State College
      1,073 degrees awarded
    3. United Tribes Technical College
      130 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Mary with 1,097 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 1,110 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bismarck, ND, which is 0.908 times less than the 1,223 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,813 degrees mean that there were 9.85 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 184 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($12,070) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,724) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,248) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Bismarck, ND was $306,400 in 2024, which is 0.921 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $295,500 to $306,400, a 3.69% increase. The homeownership rate in Bismarck, ND is 72.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Bismarck, ND have an average commute time of 18.2 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.

    Housing

    Property

    $306,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$7,730
    $40,397
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,545

    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.

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    Rent vs Own

    72.2%
    Homeownership
    2024
    69.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 72.2% of the housing units in Bismarck, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.7%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $85,156
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,425
    55.9k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,984

    In 2024, the median household income of the 55.9k households in Bismarck, ND grew to $85,156 from the previous year's value of $83,982.

    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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Bismarck, ND is from North Dakota.
    0.43
    2024 Wage GINI in North Dakota
    0.432
    2023 Wage GINI in North Dakota

    In 2024, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.43 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.511% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Dakota in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (79%)
    2. Worked At Home (9.23%)
    3. Carpooled (8.85%)

    In 2024, 79% of workers in Bismarck, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.23%) and those who carpooled to work (8.85%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    18.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Bismarck, ND have a shorter commute time (18.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.14% of the workforce in Bismarck, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    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.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    7.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bismarck, ND (10.4k out of 131k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

    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.

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