Burleigh County Summary

Life in Burleigh County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Burleigh County 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 Burleigh County:

  • The population in Burleigh County is 98,986.

  • The median home value in Burleigh County is $356,109.

  • The median income in Burleigh County is $84,948.

  • The median rent in Burleigh County is $996.

  • The unemployment rate in Burleigh County is 3.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Burleigh County is 8.2%.

  • The average high in Burleigh County is 62.4° and there are 42.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Burleigh County

List Of Cities & Towns in Burleigh County

Bismarck, ND Population 74,146

Lincoln, ND Population 4,309

Wilton, ND Population 582

Wing, ND Population 202

Menoken, ND Population 95

Regan, ND Population 83

Driscoll, ND Population 52

Map Of Burleigh County

Burleigh County, ND Weather

  • The average high in Burleigh County is 62.4°.

  • There are 65.01 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 42.1 inches of rain each year with 12.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:18 hours of sun each day in Burleigh County.

StatBurleigh County
Mean High62.4
Nice Days65.01
Rainfall42.1
Snowfall12.7
Sunny Hours5:18
62.4°
Average High
42.1
Inches of Rain

Burleigh County Photos

Nd Statecapitol
Source: Wikipedia User Bobak Ha'Eri | CC BY 3.0
Bismarck North Dakota
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Cdntrip Nd Bismarck Mckenziepatterson
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Vil
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Administrative Building Lincoln North Dakota
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Burleigh County Demographics

Population over time in Burleigh County

The current population in Burleigh County is 98,986. The population has increased 3.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 97,895 2.5%
2022 95,509 0.8%
2021 94,793 -

Gender in Burleigh County

  • Burleigh County is 49.9% female with 49,375 female residents.

  • Burleigh County is 50.1% male with 49,611 male residents.

Female
49.9% (49,375)
Male
50.1% (49,611)
Gender Burleigh County ND USA
Female 49.9% 48.8% 50.5%
Male 50.1% 51.2% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Burleigh County

Burleigh County is:

  • 85.7% White with 84,828 White residents.

  • 1.8% African American with 1,749 African American residents.

  • 3.7% American Indian with 3,635 American Indian residents.

  • 0.8% Asian with 839 Asian residents.

  • 0.3% Hawaiian with 260 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 172 Other residents.

  • 4.3% Two Or More with 4,259 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.3% Hispanic with 3,244 Hispanic residents.

White
85.7% (84,828)
African American
1.8% (1,749)
American Indian
3.7% (3,635)
Asian
0.8% (839)
Hawaiian
0.3% (260)
Other
0.2% (172)
Two Or More
4.3% (4,259)
Hispanic
3.3% (3,244)

Table: Burleigh County By Race

Race Burleigh County ND USA
White 85.7% 82.5% 58.2%
African American 1.8% 3.2% 12.0%
American Indian 3.7% 4.3% 0.5%
Asian 0.8% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.2% 0.5%
Two Or More 4.3% 3.6% 3.9%
Hispanic 3.3% 4.5% 19.0%

Household Income For Burleigh County, North Dakota

  • 3.7% of households in Burleigh County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.1% of households in Burleigh County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Burleigh County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Burleigh County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.5% of households in Burleigh County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.4% of households in Burleigh County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Burleigh County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.6% of households in Burleigh County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 11.4% of households in Burleigh County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Burleigh County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.7% (3,619)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.1% (3,065)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.1% (6,045)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.5% (5,407)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.5% (9,400)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.4% (16,211)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.9% (12,743)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.6% (20,385)
$150,000 to $199,999
11.4% (11,320)
$200,000 or more
10.9% (10,786)
Income Burleigh County ND USA
Less than $10,000 3.7% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.1% 3.5% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.1% 6.7% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.5% 7.2% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.5% 10.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.4% 16.7% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.9% 13.9% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.6% 18.4% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.4% 9.1% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 10.9% 9.2% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Burleigh County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Burleigh County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Burleigh County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 23.0% of adults in Burleigh County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Burleigh County completed some college.

  • 15.0% of adults in Burleigh County completed associate's degree.

  • 27.0% of adults in Burleigh County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Burleigh County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Burleigh County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Burleigh County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (989)
9-12th Grade
3% (2,969)
High School / GED
23% (22,766)
Some College
19% (18,807)
Associate's Degree
15% (14,847)
Bachelor's Degree
27% (26,726)
Master's Degree
9% (8,908)
Professional Degree
2% (1,979)
Doctorate Degree
1% (989)
Education Burleigh County ND USA
< 9th Grade 0% 1% 5%
9-12th Grade 3% 4% 6%
High School / GED 23% 26% 26%
Some College 19% 22% 19%
Associate's Degree 15% 14% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 27% 23% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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