Bismarck, ND

Living in Bismarck

Bikeability15
Walkability19
Commute97
Public Transit10
Affordability61
Public Safety58
Airports5
Hospitals48
Colleges64
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools31
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

73kPopulation+13k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
36%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American4%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate23%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$64kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector65%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$245kMedian Home Value+$100k (2010–19)
28%Built 2000 or Later
$802Median Monthly Rent+$277 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas69%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bismarck

United States45
North Dakota28
Bismarck Metro Area32
Burleigh County34

Property Crime in Bismarck

United States48
North Dakota42
Bismarck Metro Area62
Burleigh County62

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (31%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump67%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
Jan1307
Feb1806
Mar2918
Apr4314
May5520
Jun6430
Jul7030
Aug6920
Sep5820
Oct4412
Nov2917
Dec1608

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bismarck

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding24
Tornado15
Blizzard7
Extreme Cold2
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