Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Bismarck, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,508

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.4%1,333

Two or More

8.2%123

Hispanic/Latino

2.7%40

Other

0.7%10

Black

0.1%1

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5%44

High School Diploma

23.1%203

Some College (<1 yr)

9.1%80

Some College (1+ yr)

15.1%132

Associate's Degree

11.7%103

Bachelor's Degree

9.7%85

Master's Degree

4.6%40

Doctorate

1.7%15

HS or Higher

80%

BA or Higher

16%

Graduate+

6.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$107,800

Median Renti

$676

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.7%334

Renter-Occupied

42.3%245

Total Units

679

Homeownership

57.7%

Vacancy Rate

14.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.4%48

$50K–$100K

26.6%89

$100K–$150K

45.5%152

$150K–$200K

8.4%28

$200K–$300K

1.2%4

$300K–$500K

3.9%13

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

2.5%17

2010–2019

2.9%20

2000–2009

2.7%18

1990–1999

11.6%79

1980–1989

8%54

1970–1979

28.9%196

1960–1969

8.2%56

1950–1959

10.2%69

1940–1949

2.9%20

1939 or earlier

22.1%150

Heating Fuel

Electricity

65.8%381

Utility Gas

33.2%192

Wood

0.5%3

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%2

Other

0.2%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$40,250

Mean Household Incomei

$48,911

Per Capita Incomei

$19,445

Poverty Ratei

20.2%

Unemploymenti

7.6%

Labor Forcei

646

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.8%57

$10K–$15K

11.7%68

$15K–$20K

3.1%18

$20K–$25K

4.8%28

$25K–$30K

8.8%51

$30K–$35K

6.2%36

$35K–$40K

5.2%30

$40K–$45K

4.3%25

$45K–$50K

6.6%38

$50K–$60K

7.3%42

$60K–$75K

9.2%53

$75K–$100K

13.8%80

$100K–$125K

5.5%32

$125K–$150K

3.1%18

$150K–$200K

0.2%1

$200K+

0.3%2

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

75(7.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.7%Insured

14.3%Uninsured