Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck: The capital of North Dakota.
About
Bismarck is a city located in the county of Burleigh in the U.S. state of North Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 61,272 and a population density of 701 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 74,018 inhabitants.
The city was created 154 years ago in 1871.
Quick Facts about Bismarck
| Population | 74,018 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Dakota (United States) |
| County | Burleigh County |
| Postal code | 58501–58507 |
| Phone Area Codes | 701 |
| Area | 87.38 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.8083,-100.7837 |
| Named for | Otto von Bismarck |
| Altitude | 1,686 feet / 514 meters |
| Capital city | Bismarck is capital of North Dakota, Burleigh County, Dakota Territory |
| Establishment | January 01, 1872 (154 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 16:46:56 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 847 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 17.22% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Bismarck is located at 46°48'30"N 100°47'1"W (46.8083300, -100.7837400).
Bismarck map
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Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Bismarck increased by 17.22% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 4,913 | - | census |
| 2010 | 61,272 | 91.98% | census |
| 2011 | 62,768 | 2.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 64,772 | 3.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 67,127 | 3.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 69,011 | 2.73% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 71,413 | 3.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 72,580 | 1.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 73,141 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 73,229 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 73,529 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 74,018 | 0.66% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Bismarck
1North Dakota Department of Health
600 E Boulevard Ave, Bismarck, ND 58505 View details
Phone: +17013282372 | Website available
2Bismarck City Attorney
221 N 5th St, Bismarck, ND 58501 View details
Phone: +17013551340 | Website available
3Bismarck City Public Works
601 S 26th St, Bismarck, ND 58504 View details
Phone: +17013551700 | Website available
4Legislative Council
600 E Boulevard Ave # 160, Bismarck, ND 58505 View details
Phone: +17013282916 | Website available
5Agriculture Department Marketing Division
600 E Boulevard Ave, Bismarck, ND 58505, United States View details
Phone: +17013284766 | Website available
6Agriculture Department Pesticide Division
600 E Boulevard Ave # 602, Bismarck, ND 58505, United States View details
Phone: +17013284756
7US Agricultural Department
2110 Miriam Cir # A, Bismarck, ND 58501, United States View details
Phone: +17012504469 | Website available
8Agriculture Department Mediation Services
600 E Boulevard Ave # 602, Bismarck, ND 58505, United States View details
Phone: +17013284769
People born in Bismarck (67)
People born in Bismarck, including ice hockey goaltender Scott Fankhouser, actress Leslie Bibb, United States Senator from North Dakota John Hoeven, .
More notable people
- William Owens (United States Navy admiral) he was born in 08/05/1940
- Kent Conrad (American politician) he was born in 12/03/1948
- Becky Fischer (American Christian leader) she was born in 31/05/1951
- Ed Schafer (29th United States Secretary of Agriculture) he was born in 08/08/1946
- Cindy Duehring (American activist) she was born in 10/08/1962
- Gordon Joseph Weiss (American actor) he was born in 19/06/1949
- Lance Kramer (animation director) he was born in 01/01/1953
- Mike Peluso (American ice hockey player) he was born in 02/09/1974
- Ronnie Cramer (filmmaker) he was born in 05/05/1957
- Woody McBride (American musician) he was born in 01/01/1967
- Bradford Thomas Wagner (American real estate agent and movie actor (1968-2005)) he was born in 28/02/1968
- Brooks Bollinger (American football player) he was born in 15/11/1979
- Bruce D. Perry (American psychiatrist) he was born in 06/05/1955
- Buell Quain (American ethnologist) he was born in 31/05/1912
- Chrissa Miller (American model) she was born in 01/01/1985
- Dale DeArmond (American artist) she was born in 02/07/1914
- Drew Wrigley (American politician) he was born in 10/10/1965
- Gan McGee (American mixed martial artist) he was born in 20/11/1976
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Bismarck, ND. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 452009 | The Hair Academy | Bismarck (ND) | 58501 |
| 200022 | Bismarck State College | Bismarck (ND) | 58506-5587 |
| 200387 | JZ Trend Academy Paul Mitchell Partner School | Bismarck (ND) | 58504 |
| 200554 | United Tribes Technical College | Bismarck (ND) | 58504 |
| 492379 | Lynnes Welding Training-Bismarck | Bismarck (ND) | 58504-7593 |
Closest post offices linked to Bismarck.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bismarck Downtown Post Office | Bismarck (ND) | 58501 |
| Bismarck Post Office | Bismarck (ND) | 58504 |
| Mandan Post Office | Mandan (ND) | 58554 |
| Baldwin Post Office | Baldwin (ND) | 58521 |
| Sterling Post Office | Sterling (ND) | 58572 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Bismarck, Missouri small city in St. with a population of 1,469 people.
- Bismarck, Illinois village in Newell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois with a population of 524 people.
Other cities in Burleigh County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Burleigh County , ND.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Midway | 559 | Township in Stutsman County, North Dakota |
| Driscoll | 180 | Unincorporated community in North Dakota |
| Menoken | 166 | Township in Burleigh County, North Dakota |
| Sterling | 161 | Unincorporated community in North Dakota |
| McKenzie | 92 | Unincorporated community in North Dakota |
| Pierce | 68 | Unincorporated community in North Dakota |
| Regan | 43 | City in Burleigh County, North Dakota, United States |
| Lincoln | 37 | City in North Dakota, United States |
| Baldwin | 31 | Unincorporated community in North Dakota |
| Wing | 28 | Human settlement in Burleigh County, North Dakota, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Bismarck distances to largest North Dakota cities