Regional Profile
North Dakota’s Burleigh and Morton Counties define the Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The Community and County Profiles page has descriptive information about Bismarck, Mandan, the smaller surrounding communities and each county.
The MSA is in the state’s geographic center and is bisected by the Missouri River. Its location and excellent infrastructure are leading contributors toward the presence of a stable, diversified economy.
For a complete description of the region, its workforce, doing business and more, view the Bismarck-Mandan Community Profile.
As of 2024 the population of Bismarck Mandan Metropolitan Statistical Area is 136,995. The population is expected to grow to 141,641 by 2029 - a growth rate of 0.67%.
The median age of Bismarck Mandan Metropolitan Statistical Area residents is 40.
The diversity index of Bismarck Mandan Metropolitan Statistical Area is 29.8, meaning that there is a 30% 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 Mandan Metropolitan Statistical Area is $93,447 and projected to be $105,417 in 2029. Per capita income is $38,552, projected to be $43,517 in 2029. 1.8% of households – 2,465 – have an income of $200,000 or higher.
There are 60,455 housing units in Bismarck Mandan Metropolitan Statistical Area; 39,579 are owner-occupied, 16,499 are rented, and 4,377 are vacant. The average home value is $309,696, with 10,421 homes built in 2010 or later, and 4,073 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 6,059 businesses in Bismarck Mandan Metropolitan Statistical Area, employing 83,230 workers and pulling from a labor force of 68,522 age 16 and above. 16,617 workers commute into Bismarck Mandan Metropolitan Statistical Area from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
51,676 residents both live and work in/around Bismarck Mandan Metropolitan Statistical Area. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 5.24% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.19% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 57,085 drive alone, 5,639 carpool, and 70 take public transportation. 1,589 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 4,043 residents work from home.
23,462 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 16,461 have associates degrees, 25,118 have bachelor’s degrees, and 9,441 hold a graduate or professional degree.
