Bismarck, ND Demographics

A map of Bismarck's Population by Race

Bismarck, North Dakota has an estimated population of 75,556, a slight increase from the 73,622 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.8% White, 5.1% Multiracial, 4.9% Native American/Other, 3.5% Hispanic, 2.5% Black, and 1.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bismarck, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bismarck has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than North Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bismarck, that probability was 29.1% in 2020 and 30.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bismarck is ranked the 2nd most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bismarck was ranked the 2nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bismarck's White Population

62,555 residents of Bismarck, or 82.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bismarck is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Bismarck ranks 323rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bismarck's White population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Bismarck's population has decreased from 83.8% to 82.8%.

Bismarck is less White than neighboring Lincoln (88.8% White), Mandan (83.8% White), Apple Valley (91.8% White), Harmon (100% White), and Menoken (100% White).

Bismarck's Black Population

1,893 residents of Bismarck, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bismarck is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Bismarck ranks 17th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bismarck's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. Black residents' share of Bismarck's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Bismarck is more Black than neighboring Lincoln (0% Black), Mandan (2.2% Black), Apple Valley (0% Black), Harmon (0% Black), and Menoken (0% Black).

Bismarck's Asian Population

931 residents of Bismarck, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bismarck is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Bismarck ranks 46th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bismarck's Asian population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. Asian residents' share of Bismarck's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Bismarck is more Asian than neighboring Lincoln (0% Asian), Mandan (0.2% Asian), Harmon (0% Asian), and Menoken (0% Asian). Bismarck is less Asian than neighboring Apple Valley (1.4% Asian).

Bismarck's Hispanic Population

2,620 residents of Bismarck, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bismarck is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Bismarck ranks 128th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bismarck's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Bismarck's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Bismarck is more Hispanic than neighboring Apple Valley (0% Hispanic), Harmon (0% Hispanic), and Menoken (0% Hispanic). Bismarck is less Hispanic than neighboring Lincoln (4.2% Hispanic), and Mandan (5.7% Hispanic).

Bismarck's Native American/Other Population

3,685 residents of Bismarck, or 4.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bismarck is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Bismarck ranks 50th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bismarck's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bismarck's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

Bismarck is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lincoln (1.6% Native American/Other), Apple Valley (0% Native American/Other), Harmon (0% Native American/Other), and Menoken (0% Native American/Other). Bismarck is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mandan (5.7% Native American/Other).

Bismarck's Multiracial Population

3,872 residents of Bismarck, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bismarck is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Bismarck ranks 201st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bismarck's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 60.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Bismarck's population has increased from 3.3% to 5.1%.

Bismarck is more Multiracial than neighboring Mandan (2.4% Multiracial), Harmon (0% Multiracial), and Menoken (0% Multiracial). Bismarck is less Multiracial than neighboring Lincoln (5.3% Multiracial), and Apple Valley (6.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.