Community and County Profiles
As of 2024 the population of Bismarck is 76,423. The population is expected to grow to 79,060 by 2029 - a growth rate of 0.68%.
The median age of Bismarck residents is 39.
The diversity index of Bismarck is 34.6, meaning that there is a 35% 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 $107,448 and projected to be $122,464 in 2029. Per capita income is $46,338, projected to be $52,530 in 2029. 4.37% of households – 3,340 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,076,810 and the average disposable income is $83,211.
There are 35,373 housing units in Bismarck; 21,790 are owner-occupied, 11,030 are rented, and 2,553 are vacant. The average home value is $348,037, with 6,807 homes built in 2010 or later, and 2,124 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 4,567 businesses in Bismarck, employing 71,618 workers and pulling from a labor force of 37,422 age 16 and above. 4,726 workers commute into Bismarck from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
32,542 residents both live and work in/around Bismarck. The average travel time is 15.7 minutes. 4.54% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.88% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 30,701 drive alone, 3,313 carpool, and 64 take public transportation. 1,071 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 2,151 residents work from home.
12,818 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 8,535 have associates degrees, 13,715 have bachelor’s degrees, and 6,213 hold a graduate or professional degree.
