Bismarck, ND
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Bismarck, North Dakota Summary
Life in Bismarck research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Bismarck over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Bismarck:
The population in Bismarck is 74,146.
The median home value in Bismarck is $363,571.
The median income in Bismarck is $77,608.
The cost of living in Bismarck is 104 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Bismarck is $992.
The unemployment rate in Bismarck is 3.6%.
The poverty rate in Bismarck is 9.7%.
The average high in Bismarck is 54.8° and the average low is 30.9°.
Bismarck SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Bismarck, ND Crime Report
Crime in Bismarck summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Bismarck. Key points include:
There were 2,023 total crimes in Bismarck in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Bismarck is 2,677.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Bismarck is 278.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Bismarck is 2,399.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Bismarck is 26.36% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Bismarck Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bismarck / 100k People |
North Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,023 | 2,677.8 | 1,936.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 210 | 278.0 | 254.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.3 | 2.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 46 | 60.9 | 27.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 129 | 170.8 | 174.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,813 | 2,399.9 | 1,682.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 187 | 247.5 | 271.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,452 | 1,922.0 | 1,229.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 174 | 230.3 | 181.0 | 259.0 |
Bismarck, ND Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Bismarck summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bismarck. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Dakota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bismarck is 104 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bismarck is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Bismarck is $363,571.
The median income in Bismarck is $77,608.
Bismarck's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Bismarck Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Bismarck | North Dakota | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 93 | 100 | |
| Health | 114 | 111 | 100 | |
| Housing | 123 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 101 | 101 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 100 | 100 | |
Bismarck, ND Weather
The average high in Bismarck is 54.8° and the average low is 30.9°.
There are 39.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 17.9 inches of precipitation each year with 50.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Bismarck |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 54.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 30.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 39.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 17.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 50.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Bismarck, ND Photos
1 Reviews & Comments About Bismarck
/5
HomeSnacks User - None
Currently live in Bismarck. I could only live here or Fargo/West Fargo in this state. I love ND though, and it truly is the best state in the country
Rankings for Bismarck in North Dakota
Locations Around Bismarck
Map Of Bismarck, ND
Bismarck Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Bismarck
The current population in Bismarck is 74,146. The population has increased 23.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 74,146 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 73,694 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 73,321 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 73,435 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 72,777 | 1.5% |
| 2018 | 71,731 | 1.7% |
| 2017 | 70,536 | 2.3% |
| 2016 | 68,981 | 3.0% |
| 2015 | 66,980 | 2.9% |
| 2014 | 65,123 | 2.8% |
| 2013 | 63,353 | 2.3% |
| 2012 | 61,941 | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 60,831 | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 59,988 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bismarck
Bismarck is:
84.0% White with 62,282 White residents.
2.3% African American with 1,698 African American residents.
4.5% American Indian with 3,322 American Indian residents.
1.0% Asian with 764 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 255 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 143 Other residents.
4.5% Two Or More with 3,328 Two Or More residents.
3.2% Hispanic with 2,354 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bismarck | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.0% | 82.5% | 58.2% |
| African American | 2.3% | 3.2% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 4.5% | 4.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.5% | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% | 4.5% | 19.0% |
Gender in Bismarck
Bismarck is 50.3% female with 37,332 female residents.
Bismarck is 49.7% male with 36,814 male residents.
| Gender | Bismarck | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 48.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 51.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bismarck for adults over 25
2.0% of adults in Bismarck completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Bismarck completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in Bismarck completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Bismarck completed some college.
14.0% of adults in Bismarck completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Bismarck completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Bismarck completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Bismarck completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Bismarck completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bismarck | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Bismarck, North Dakota
4.5% of households in Bismarck earn Less than $10,000.
3.5% of households in Bismarck earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.1% of households in Bismarck earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.8% of households in Bismarck earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.1% of households in Bismarck earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.4% of households in Bismarck earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.0% of households in Bismarck earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.5% of households in Bismarck earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.5% of households in Bismarck earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.7% of households in Bismarck earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bismarck | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.1% | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.8% | 7.2% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.1% | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.4% | 16.7% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.0% | 13.9% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.5% | 18.4% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.5% | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.7% | 9.2% | 12.6% |
