Community and County Profiles
As of 2026 the population of Bismarck is 78,420. The population is expected to grow to 81,268 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.72%.
The median age of Bismarck residents is 39.
The diversity index of Bismarck is 36.9, meaning that there is a 37% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Bismarck is $108,213 and projected to be $121,192 in 2031. Per capita income is $46,799, projected to be $52,383 in 2031. 5.99% of households – 4,695 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,062,594 and the average disposable income is $85,965.
There are 35,787 housing units in Bismarck; 20,608 are owner-occupied, 12,867 are rented, and 2,312 are vacant. The average home value is $359,717, with 7,030 homes built in 2010 or later, and 2,007 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 4,575 businesses in Bismarck, employing 68,857 workers and pulling from a labor force of 38,106 age 16 and above. 4,701 workers commute into Bismarck from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
33,273 residents both live and work in/around Bismarck. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 4.34% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.17% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 30,397 drive alone, 3,343 carpool, and 59 take public transportation. 1,193 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 3,068 residents work from home.
11,936 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 8,933 have associates degrees, 15,035 have bachelor’s degrees, and 7,294 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
