Bismarck Mandan Metropolitan Statistical Area

Bismarck-Mandan: Central to North Dakota’s economy

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.

Population

Total Population

136,995

Population
Growth Rate

0.67%

Median Age

40

Diversity Index

29.800

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Housing & Income

Households

56,078

Total Housing Units

60,455


Owner Occupied

39,579

Renter Occupied

16,499

Vacant

4,377

Median Home Value

$284,046


Average Home Value

$309,696

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.45%

Income Projection

Median Household

$72,071 $80,494


Average Household

$93,447 $105,417


Per Capita

$38,552 $43,517

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11

Workforce

Total Businesses

6,059

Total Employed

83,230

Workers 16+

68,522

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

561

Employed

13,719

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

770

Employed

9,614

2023 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

410

Employed

8,832

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

354

Employed

6,704

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

171

Employed

6,265

2023 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

772

Employed

5,886

Some
High School

2,708

Graduated
High School

19,294

Associates
Degree

16,461

Bachelor's
Degree

25,118

Graduate
Degree

9,441

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

51,676

Non-Resident Commuters

16,617

Drive Alone

57,085

Carpooled

5,639

Public

70

Work At Home

4,043

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-11