Economy & Jobs — Bismarck, North Dakota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $78,387 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$88,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $44,475 |
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| Poverty Rate | 9.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 38,996 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 26.2% |
| Retail | 11.1% |
| Arts Food | 8.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Real Estate Offices | 78 |
| Fast Food | 78 |
| Insurance Agencies | 75 |
| Law Offices | 70 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 69 |
| Dental Offices | 52 |
| Chiropractors | 43 |
| Commercial Banks | 41 |
| Beauty Salons | 38 |
| Child Day Care | 34 |
| Hotels Motels | 33 |
| Auto Repair | 30 |
| Coffee Shops | 30 |
| Physician Offices | 29 |
| Gas Stations | 25 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
