Demographics & People — Bismarck, North Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 74,146 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~78,900 |
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| Median Age | 38.9 |
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| Total Households | 32,208 |
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| Family Households | 17,944 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.23 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 62,898 |
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| Black or African American | 1,818 |
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| Asian | 772 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,354 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 34,638 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 14,023 |
| Norwegian | 12,239 |
| Other groups | 9,151 |
| Irish | 5,091 |
| English | 3,790 |
| Russian | 3,669 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,973 |
| Swedish | 1,674 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,657 |
Language
| English Only | 66,848 |
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| Spanish | 866 |
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| Population 5+ | 69,988 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 4,066 |
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| Population 18+ | 57,287 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 15.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Bismarck, North Dakota.
