Bismarck
Bismarck: Geography and Climate
Bismarck: History
Bismarck: Population Profile
Bismarck: Municipal Government
Bismarck: Economy
Bismarck: Education and Research
Bismarck: Health Care
Bismarck: Recreation
Bismarck: Convention Facilities
Bismarck: Transportation
Bismarck: Communications
The City in Brief
Founded: 1871 (incorporated 1875)
Head Official: Mayor John Warford (since 2002)
City Population
1980: 44,485
1990: 49,256
2000: 55,532
2003 estimate: 56,344
Percent change, 1990–2000: 11.1%
U.S. rank in 1990: 527th
U.S. rank in 2000: 620th
Metropolitan Area Population
1980: 54,811 (Burleigh County)
1990: 83,831 (MSA)
2000: 94,719 (MSA)
Percent change, 1990–2000: 13.0%
U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported
U.S. rank in 2000: 260th
Area: 27.0 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 1,700 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 53.8° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 15.47 inches of rain; 44 inches of snow
Major Economic Sectors: Services, trade, transportation, energy, government
Unemployment Rate: 3.9% (February 2005)
Per Capita Income: $20,789
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 1,698
Major Colleges and Universities: Bismarck State College, University of Mary, University of North Dakota School of Medicine, United Tribes Training College
Daily Newspaper: The Bismarck Tribune
