Bismarck Population 2026

Bismarck has a population of 75,092, making it the #500 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in North Dakota. It is about 117× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bismarck (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

75,092

Rank in United States

#500

Coordinates

46.81°N, 100.78°W

~514 m elevation · America/Chicago

Distance to capital (Washington)

2,116 km

1,314 miles, straight line

Other big cities in North Dakota

City	Population	Rank in United States
Fargo	118,523	#247
Grand Forks	57,011	#736
Minot	49,450	#886
West Fargo	33,597	#1364
Williston	26,977	#1741
Dickinson	23,765	#1999
Mandan	21,382	#2221
Jamestown	15,422	#3026

Cities near Bismarck

Mandan21,382 people · ~8 km away
Dickinson23,765 people · ~153 km away
Jamestown15,422 people · ~158 km away
Minot49,450 people · ~163 km away
Aberdeen28,102 people · ~232 km away
Williston26,977 people · ~260 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bismarck?

Bismarck has a population of 75,092 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #500 biggest city in United States.

What state is Bismarck in?

Bismarck is located in North Dakota, United States.

Is Bismarck the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 2,116 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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