Bismarck, ND Demographics
A map of Bismarck's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 61,714 | 83.8% |
Native American/Other | 3,855 | 5.2% |
Hispanic | 2,592 | 3.5% |
Multiracial | 2,414 | 3.3% |
Black | 2,091 | 2.8% |
Asian | 956 | 1.3% |
Bismarck, North Dakota had a population of 73,622 in 2020. It was 83.8% White, 2.8% Black, 1.3% Asian, 3.5% Hispanic, 5.2% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Bismarck, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Bismarck is the 2nd most populous. 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's White Population
61,714 residents of Bismarck identify as White, or 83.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Bismarck roughly similar to the White share of the population of North Dakota (81.7% White). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Bismarck is ranked #323 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Bismarck is more White than neighboring Mandan (83.6% White). Bismarck is less White than neighboring Lincoln (87.2% White), Apple Valley (95.4% White), Harmon (93.1% White), and Menoken (94.9% White).
Bismarck's Black Population
2,091 residents of Bismarck identify as Black, or 2.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Bismarck roughly similar to the Black share of the population of North Dakota (3.4% Black). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Bismarck is ranked #17 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Bismarck is more Black than neighboring Lincoln (1.2% Black), Mandan (1.8% Black), Apple Valley (0.5% Black), Harmon (0% Black), and Menoken (0% Black).
Bismarck's Asian Population
956 residents of Bismarck identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Bismarck roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Dakota (1.7% Asian). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Bismarck is ranked #45 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Bismarck is more Asian than neighboring Lincoln (0.3% Asian), Mandan (0.6% Asian), Apple Valley (0% Asian), Harmon (1.2% Asian), and Menoken (0% Asian).
Bismarck's Hispanic Population
2,592 residents of Bismarck identify as Hispanic, or 3.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Bismarck roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Dakota (4.3% Hispanic). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Bismarck is ranked #127 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Bismarck is more Hispanic than neighboring Lincoln (3.1% Hispanic), Apple Valley (0.5% Hispanic), Harmon (3.1% Hispanic), and Menoken (0% Hispanic). Bismarck is less Hispanic than neighboring Mandan (4.8% Hispanic).
Bismarck's Native American/Other Population
3,855 residents of Bismarck identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 5.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Bismarck roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Dakota (5.1% Native American/Other). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Bismarck is ranked #50 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Bismarck is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lincoln (3.5% Native American/Other), Mandan (5.1% Native American/Other), Apple Valley (0.5% Native American/Other), Harmon (1.2% Native American/Other), and Menoken (0% Native American/Other).
Bismarck's Multiracial Population
2,414 residents of Bismarck identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Bismarck roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Dakota (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 406 places in North Dakota, Bismarck is ranked #197 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Bismarck is more Multiracial than neighboring Apple Valley (3.1% Multiracial), and Harmon (1.5% Multiracial). Bismarck is less Multiracial than neighboring Lincoln (4.7% Multiracial), Mandan (4.1% Multiracial), and Menoken (5.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.