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Bismarck, ND

Founded 1872Burleigh CountyElev. 514 m
Population
74,146
Median home
$291,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
32
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Bismarck

Bismarck is home to roughly 74,146 residents. Bismarck was founded in 1872 and sits in Burleigh County. The median age is 38.2 and the median household income is $77,608. Homes carry a median value of $291,400, and about 66% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (84%). Around 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 16 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
74,146
Median age
38.2
Median household income
$77,608
Per-capita income
$44,475
Poverty rate
9.7%
High-school grad or higher
95%
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.7%
Unemployment
3.6%
Avg. commute
15.5 min
Work from home
7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White84%
Hispanic or Latino3.2%
Black2.3%
Asian1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts44.1%
Sales & office19.7%
Service16.6%
Production, transportation & material moving10%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$291,400
Median gross rent
$992/mo
Owner-occupied
65.8%
Median year built
1984
Households
32,208
Avg. household size
2.23

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Bismarck has 32 public schools — 22 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading35%
Math33%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

BISMARCK HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
BISMARCK HIGH VIRTUAL ACADEMYHighGrades 9–12
CENTURY HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
LEGACY HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
SOUTH CENTRAL ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
BISMARCK MIDDLE VIRTUAL ACADEMYMiddleGrades 6–8
HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
SIMLE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
WACHTER MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
APPLE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
BISMARCK ELEMENTARY VIRTUAL ACADEMYElementary
CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
DOROTHY MOSES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary
ELK RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime18% below national
Bismarck316
North Dakota283
United States386
→ 0% unchanged than 2019
2019–2023
property crime61% above national
Bismarck3,135
North Dakota1,973
United States1,952
↑ 12% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Bismarck Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Bismarck.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Burleigh County
Ice stormVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HailRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Bismarck is in Burleigh County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Bismarck was founded in 1872 and sits in Burleigh County. Elevation ~514 m.

Population trend
80K074,14619102024
Map of Bismarck
Bismarck, ND
Where Bismarck is
FargoBismarckGrand ForksMinotWest FargoWilliston
Historic places

19 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Bismarck Tribune BuildingPatterson, E. G., BuildingBurleigh County CourthouseSoo HotelVan Horn HotelWebb Brothers BlockBismarck Civic AuditoriumFormer North Dakota Executive Mansion
Notable people from Bismarck
Leslie BibbJohn HoevenKent ConradEd SchaferCarson WentzPaula BroadwellCara MundWilliam OwensBradford Thomas WagnerDrew Wrigley
People searches in Bismarck
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Lincoln (5 mi)Mandan (6 mi)Washburn (35 mi)Hazen (52 mi)Beulah (57 mi)Garrison (66 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Bismarck, ND (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Bismarck, North Dakota.

Ryan Eldon Greene, 40
Bismarck · Burleigh County · 58501
Angel Alberto Torres Sosa, 34
Bismarck · Burleigh County · 58501
Paul Joseph Sambursky, 52
Bismarck · Burleigh County · 58501
AKA Paul Joseph Miller, Paul Joseph Samborsky
Joshua James Smith, 35
Bismarck · Burleigh County · 58501
Joseph Scott Nelson, 23
Bismarck · Burleigh County · 58501
Donald Paul Thomas, 28
Bismarck · Burleigh County · 58545
Matthew Alan Huus, 36
Bismarck · Burleigh County · 58501
AKA Matthew Alan Roberts
Matthew Ray Johnson, 27
Bismarck · Burleigh County · 58504
Steven John Whiteman Jr, 56
Bismarck · Burleigh County · 58504
Robert Wayne Walsh Ii, 52
Bismarck · 58504
AKA John Lebhardt, John Robert Lebhardt
Jason Michael Johnson, 23
Bismarck · Burleigh County · 58504
Mark Andrew Johnson, 62
Bismarck · Burleigh County · 58503
Richard Lyle Thompson, 50
Bismarck · Burleigh County · 58501
Richard Henry Johnson, 52
Bismarck · Burleigh County · 58501
Jose Alberto Hernandez, 43
Bismarck · Burleigh County · 58501
David Joseph Jackson, 42
Bismarck · Burleigh County · 58504
AKA Nina Jackson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Bismarck — frequently asked

What is the population of Bismarck, North Dakota?
Bismarck has a population of about 74,146, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Bismarck?
The median home value in Bismarck is $291,400, and the median gross rent is $992/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Bismarck safe? What is the crime rate?
Bismarck Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 316 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Bismarck face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Burleigh County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, winter weather, cold wave.
How many schools are in Bismarck?
Bismarck has 32 public schools (22 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Bismarck?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Bismarck. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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