Life in Bismarck research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Bismarck over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Bismarck:
The population in Bismarck is 73,321.
The median home value in Bismarck is $254,400.
The median income in Bismarck is $70,125.
The cost of living in Bismarck is 103 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Bismarck is $904.
The unemployment rate in Bismarck is 3.1%.
The poverty rate in Bismarck is 8.7%.
Crime in Bismarck summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Bismarck. Key points include:
There were 2,740 total crimes in Bismarck in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Bismarck is 3,672.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Bismarck is 309.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Bismarck is 3,363.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Bismarck is 58.02% above the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Bismarck / 100k People |
North Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
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Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,740 | 3,672.7 | 2,453.1 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 231 | 309.6 | 329.0 | 369.8 |
Murder | 6 | 8.0 | 4.2 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 43 | 57.6 | 19.7 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 150 | 201.1 | 253.4 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 2,509 | 3,363.1 | 2,124.1 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 383 | 513.4 | 417.6 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 1,870 | 2,506.6 | 1,435.5 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 256 | 343.1 | 271.0 | 282.7 |
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 103 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 $254,400.
The median income in Bismarck is $70,125.
Living Expense | Bismarck | North Dakota | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 103 | 96 | 100 | |
Services | 102 | 98 | 100 | |
Groceries | 102 | 97 | 100 | |
Health | 116 | 112 | 100 | |
Housing | 102 | 86 | 100 | |
Transportation | 107 | 99 | 100 | |
Utilities | 89 | 100 | 100 |
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
The current population in Bismarck is 73,321. The population has increased 22.2% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2021 | 73,321 | 2.2% |
2020 | 71,731 | 1.7% |
2019 | 70,536 | 2.3% |
2018 | 68,981 | 3.0% |
2017 | 66,980 | 2.9% |
2016 | 65,123 | 2.8% |
2015 | 63,353 | 2.3% |
2014 | 61,941 | 1.8% |
2013 | 60,831 | 1.4% |
2012 | 59,988 | - |
85.7% White with 62,867 White residents.
2.6% African American with 1,924 African American residents.
4.4% American Indian with 3,199 American Indian residents.
0.8% Asian with 590 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 219 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 61 Other residents.
3.7% Two Or More with 2,688 Two Or More residents.
2.4% Hispanic with 1,773 Hispanic residents.
Race | Bismarck | ND | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 85.7% | 83.1% | 59.4% |
African American | 2.6% | 3.1% | 12.2% |
American Indian | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.6% |
Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 3.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
Hispanic | 2.4% | 4.1% | 18.4% |
Bismarck is 50.6% female with 37,134 female residents.
Bismarck is 49.4% male with 36,186 male residents.
Gender | Bismarck | ND | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 50.6% | 48.7% | 50.5% |
Male | 49.4% | 51.3% | 49.5% |
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.
15.0% of adults in Bismarck completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Bismarck completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% 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% | 4.0% | 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% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 8.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
Professional Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
4.9% of households in Bismarck earn Less than $10,000.
3.9% of households in Bismarck earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.4% of households in Bismarck earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.3% of households in Bismarck earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.6% of households in Bismarck earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.6% of households in Bismarck earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.7% of households in Bismarck earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.5% of households in Bismarck earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.9% of households in Bismarck earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.3% of households in Bismarck earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Bismarck | ND | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 4.9% | 5.3% | 5.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 3.9% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 7.4% | 7.7% | 7.8% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 7.3% | 8.3% | 8.2% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 10.6% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 19.6% | 17.7% | 16.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 13.7% | 13.9% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 17.5% | 17.9% | 16.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 8.9% | 7.3% | 7.8% |
$200,000 or more | 6.3% | 6.7% | 9.5% |