Bismarck, ND
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Bismarck, North Dakota Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
73,435
Unemployment
2.8%
Poverty
8.4%
Median Home
$249,200
Median Income
$67,629
Median Rent
$874
Bismarck SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8
Diversity
6
Safety
4
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
9.5
Bismarck, ND Crime Report
2,731
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,641.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
55.22%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bismarck / 100k People |
North Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,731 | 3,641.5 | 2,453.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 260 | 346.7 | 329.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.2 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 26 | 34.7 | 19.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 185 | 246.7 | 253.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 2,471 | 3,294.8 | 2,124.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 343 | 457.4 | 417.6 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,876 | 2,501.4 | 1,435.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 252 | 336.0 | 271.0 | 246.0 |
Bismarck, ND Cost Of Living
103
Bismarck's Overall Cost Of Living
Bismarck's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Bismarck | North Dakota | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 102 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 105 | 100 | |
| Health | 116 | 113 | 100 | |
| Housing | 102 | 84 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 107 | 104 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 92 | 100 | |
Bismarck, ND Photos
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Rankings for Bismarck in North Dakota
Map Of Bismarck, ND
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2
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3
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4
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Population over time in Bismarck
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 73,435 | 2.4% |
| 2019 | 71,731 | 1.7% |
| 2018 | 70,536 | 2.3% |
| 2017 | 68,981 | 3.0% |
| 2016 | 66,980 | 2.9% |
| 2015 | 65,123 | 2.8% |
| 2014 | 63,353 | 2.3% |
| 2013 | 61,941 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 60,831 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 59,988 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bismarck
| Race | Bismarck | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.8% | 83.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.7% | 3.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 3.9% | 4.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 4.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in Bismarck
| Gender | Bismarck | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 48.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 51.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bismarck for adults over 25
| Education | Bismarck | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Bismarck, North Dakota
| Income | Bismarck | ND | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.3% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.1% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.6% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.5% | 8.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.7% | 11.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.9% | 18.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.4% | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.3% | 17.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.0% | 6.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.2% | 6.0% | 8.3% |
