Editing Bismarck, North Dakota

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'''Bismarck''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|b|ɪ|z|m|ɑːr|k}}; from 1872 to 1873: '''Edwinton''') is the [[List of capitals in the United States|capital city]] of the [[U.S. state]] of [[North Dakota]] and the [[county seat|seat]] of [[Burleigh County, North Dakota|Burleigh County]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |access-date=June 7, 2011 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=May 31, 2011}}</ref> It is the state's [[List of cities in North Dakota|second-most populous]] city, after [[Fargo, North Dakota|Fargo]]. The population was 73,622 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]],<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Bismarck_city,_North_Dakota?g=160XX00US3807200 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=March 17, 2024}}</ref> and was estimated to be 75,092 in 2023,<ref name="USCensusEst2023"/> while its metropolitan population was 133,626. In 2020, ''[[Forbes]]'' magazine ranked Bismarck as the seventh fastest-growing small city in the United States.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kotkin |first=Joel |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/joelkotkin/2014/09/03/americas-fastest-growing-small-cities/ |title=America's Fastest-Growing Small Cities |work=Forbes |date=September 3, 2014 |access-date=September 3, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140904023322/http://www.forbes.com/sites/joelkotkin/2014/09/03/americas-fastest-growing-small-cities/ |archive-date=September 4, 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref>

Bismarck was founded by European-Americans in 1872 on the east bank of the [[Missouri River]]. It has been North Dakota's capital city since 1889, when the state was created from the [[Dakota Territory]] and admitted to the Union.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Bismarck {{!}} Capital of North Dakota, USA {{!}} Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Bismarck-North-Dakota |access-date=July 13, 2023 |website=www.britannica.com |language=en}}</ref>

Bismarck is across the river from [[Mandan, North Dakota|Mandan]], named after a Native American tribe of the area.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Murphy|first1=Edward C.|last2=Groenewold|first2=Gerald H.|title=Geology of the Bismarck-Mandan Area|url=https://www.dmr.nd.gov/ndgs/Publication_List/pdf/geoinv/GI_3.pdf|work=Geologic Investigations No. 3|publisher=North Dakota Geological Survey|access-date=February 28, 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120314095306/https://www.dmr.nd.gov/ndgs/Publication_List/pdf/geoinv/GI_3.pdf|archive-date=March 14, 2012}}</ref> The two cities comprise the core of the [[Bismarck metropolitan area]].

The [[North Dakota State Capitol]] is in central Bismarck. The state government employs more than 4,600 in the city. As a hub of retail and health care, Bismarck is the economic center of south-central North Dakota and north-central [[South Dakota]].

==History==
{{Main|History of Bismarck, North Dakota}}
For thousands of years, various [[indigenous peoples]] inhabited present-day central North Dakota. The historic [[Mandan]] [[Indigenous peoples of the Americas|Native American]] tribe occupied the area long before Europeans arrived. The [[Hidatsa language|Hidatsa]] name for Bismarck is ''mirahacii arumaaguash'' ("Place of the tall willows");<ref>{{Cite web
| title = Hidatsa Lessons Vocab2
| work = Hidatsa Language Program
| access-date = July 17, 2012
| url = http://www.neiu.edu/~linguist/hidatsa_lessons_vocab2.html#villages_dwellings_and_towns_i
| url-status = dead
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130606135144/http://www.neiu.edu/~linguist/hidatsa_lessons_vocab2.html#villages_dwellings_and_towns_i
| archive-date = June 6, 2013
}}</ref> the [[Arikara language|Arikara]] name is ''ituhtaáwe [itUhtaáwe].''<ref>{{Cite web
| title = AISRI Dictionary Database Search-- Arikara. Prototype version
| access-date = July 8, 2012
| url = http://zia.aisri.indiana.edu/~dictsearch/cgi-bin/testengltoxsrchNP.pl?host=zia&pass=&hasfont=0&srchlang=English&srchstring=dakota&database=arika&srchtype=OR&sortlang=Indian&sndformat=mp3&maxhits=200&find=Run_Search
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In 1872, European Americans founded a settlement at what was then called Missouri Crossing, so named because the [[Lewis and Clark Expedition]] crossed the river there on their exploration of the land acquired by the [[Louisiana Purchase]] in 1804–06. It had been an area of Mandan settlement. Later, the new town was called Edwinton, after Edwin Ferry Johnson, engineer-in-chief for the [[Northern Pacific Railway]]. Its construction of railroads in the territory attracted workers and settlers.<ref>{{Cite book |url=http://archive.org/details/memoirofedwinfer00phil |title=Memoir of Edwin Ferry Johnson : civil engineer |date=1880 |publisher=Philadelphia : J.B. Lippincott & Co. |others=New York Public Library}}</ref>

In 1873, the Northern Pacific Railway renamed the city Bismarck in honor of [[German Empire|German]] chancellor [[Otto von Bismarck]]. Railroad officials hoped to attract [[German Americans|German settlers]] to the area and German investment in the railroad.<ref name=officialhistory>{{cite web|url=http://www.bismarck.org/index.aspx?NID=642 |title=Bismarck City Portrait |access-date=September 19, 2010 |publisher=City of Bismarck |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101120140825/http://bismarck.org/index.aspx?NID=642 |archive-date=November 20, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It is the only U.S. state capital named for a foreign statesman. The discovery of gold in the nearby [[Black Hills]] of [[South Dakota]] the following year was a great impetus for growth. Thousands of miners came to the area, encroaching on what the [[Lakota people|Lakota]] considered sacred territory, leading to heightened tensions with [[Native Americans in the United States|Native Americans]].

Bismarck became a freight-shipping center on the "Custer Route" from the [[Black Hills]].<ref name="officialhistory" /> In 1879, the first recorded tornado in North Dakota history smashed a steamship into the Missouri River's bank near Bismarck, causing major damage.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Jackson |first=William |title=North Dakota Tornadoes Twisters & Cyclones |publisher=Valley Star Publications |year=2024 |isbn=979-8-89480-378-4 |location=Dickinson, ND |publication-date=2024 |pages=59}}</ref>

In 1883, the Bismarck was designated as the [[Capital city|capital]] of the [[Dakota Territory]] in place of [[Yankton, South Dakota]], and in 1889, as the [[Lists of capitals|state capital]] of the new state of [[North Dakota]].<ref name=":0" />

==Geography==
[[File:Bismarck North Dakota.jpg|thumb|Bismarck from [[International Space Station]], 2007]]
Bismarck is located at {{coord|46|48|51.39|N|100|46|9.86|W|type:city}} (46.8142737, -100.7694052).<ref name=gnis/>

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has an area of {{convert|35.182|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|34.685|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.497|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2024"/>

===Cityscape===
[[File:2009-0521-CDNtrip049-ND-Bismarck-McKenziePatterson.jpg|right|thumb|Downtown Bismarck: [[Patterson Hotel|Patterson Place]] (built in 1911 as the McKenzie Hotel) was the tallest building in the state until construction of the capitol building. Originally operated as a luxury hotel, it has been adapted for senior housing and a retail restaurant.]]{{More citations needed section|date=July 2024}}
The city has developed around downtown Bismarck, the center of historic development. It is distinctive because the city's major shopping center, [[Kirkwood Mall]], is in the city center rather than in the suburbs. Several other major retail stores are near Kirkwood Mall, which was developed near the [[Bismarck Civic Center|Bismarck Event Center]]. The two Bismarck hospitals, [[CHI St. Alexius Health Bismarck|CHI St. Alexius Medical Center]] and [[Sanford Health]] (previously [[Medcenter One Health Systems]]), are downtown. The streets are lined with small stores and restaurants.

Much recent commercial and residential growth has occurred in the city's northern section, largely because of expanding retail centers. Among the shopping centers in northern Bismarck are [[Gateway Mall (Bismarck)|Gateway Fashion Mall]], Northbrook Mall, Arrowhead Plaza, and the Pinehurst Square "[[Power center (retail)|power center]]" mall.

The [[North Dakota State Capitol]] complex is just north of downtown Bismarck. The 19-story [[Art Deco]] capitol is the tallest building in the state, at a height of {{convert|241.75|ft|m}}. Completed during the [[Great Depression]] in 1934, it replaced the original capitol building that burned to the ground in 1930. The capitol grounds encompass the [[North Dakota Heritage Center]], the [[North Dakota State Library]], the [[North Dakota Governor's Residence]], the State Office Building, and the [[Liberty Memorial Building]]. The [[North Dakota State Penitentiary]] is in eastern Bismarck.

The Cathedral District, named after the Art Deco [[Cathedral of the Holy Spirit (Bismarck, North Dakota)|Cathedral of the Holy Spirit]], is a historic neighborhood near downtown Bismarck. Some homes in this neighborhood date to the 1880s, although many were built in the first decades of the 20th century. At times, the city has proposed widening the streets in the neighborhood to improve traffic flow. Many residents object because such a project would require the removal of many of the towering [[American elm]]s which line the streets. These have escaped the elm disease that destroyed street canopies of trees in eastern cities.

After the completion of the [[Garrison Dam]] in 1953 by the [[United States Army Corps of Engineers|Army Corps of Engineers]], which improved flood control, the [[floodplain]] of the [[Missouri River]] became a more practical place for development. Significant residential and commercial building has occurred in this area on the city's south side. The Upper Missouri River is still subject to seasonal flooding.

===Climate===
{{Main|Climate of Bismarck, North Dakota}}
Situated in the middle of the [[Great Plains]], between the geographic centers of the United States and Canada, Bismarck displays a highly variable four-season [[humid continental climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]] ''Dfa/Dfb'', [[Trewartha climate classification|Trewartha]] ''Dcac/Dcbc'') bordering on a [[Cold semi-arid climate|cold semi arid climate]]. Bismarck's climate is characterized by cold, somewhat dry, snowy, and windy winters and warm, humid summers. [[Thunderstorm]]s occur in spring and summer, but much of the rest of the year is dry.

The warmest month in Bismarck is July, with a daily mean of {{convert|71.3|°F|1}},<ref name=NCDC-B/> with typically wide variations between day and night. The coldest month is January, with a 24-hour average of {{convert|12.8|°F|1}}.<ref name=NCDC-B/> Precipitation peaks from May to September and is rather sparse in the winter. Winter snowfall is typically light to moderate, occurring with the passage of frontal systems; major storms are rare.
{{Bismarck, North Dakota weatherbox}}

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1880= 1758
|1890= 2186
|1900= 3319
|1910= 4913
|1920= 7122
|1930= 11090
|1940= 15496
|1950= 18541
|1960= 27670
|1970= 34703
|1980= 44485
|1990= 49256
|2000= 55532
|2010= 61272
|2020= 73622
|estyear=2023
|estimate=75092
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2023">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html |date=June 23, 2024|title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020–2023|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=June 23, 2024}}</ref>
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref><br>2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
}}

As of the 2023 [[American Community Survey]], there are 32,208 estimated households in Bismarck with an average of 2.23 persons per household. The city has a median household income of $77,608. Approximately 9.7% of the city's population lives at or below the [[Poverty in the United States|poverty line]]. Bismarck has an estimated 64.8% employment rate, with 38.7% of the population holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 95.0% holding a high school diploma.<ref>{{Cite web|title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Bismarck city, North Dakota|url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/bismarckcitynorthdakota/PST045223|access-date=December 19, 2024|website=www.census.gov|language=en}}</ref>

The top two reported ancestries (people were allowed to report up to two ancestries, thus the figures will generally add to more than 100%) were English (93.8%) and Other (6.2%).

The median age in the city was reported to be 39.8 years.

===2020 census===
{| class="wikitable"
|+'''Bismarck, North Dakota – racial and ethnic composition'''<br><small>{{nobold|''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.''}}</small>
! Race / ethnicity <small>(''NH = non-Hispanic'')</small>
! Pop. 2000<ref name=2000CensusP004>{{Cite web|title=P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Bismarck city, North Dakota|url=https://data.census.gov/table?g=160XX00US3807200&tid=DECENNIALSF12000.P004|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=November 2, 2024}}</ref>
! Pop. 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Bismarck city, North Dakota|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US3807200&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=November 2, 2024}}</ref>
! {{partial|Pop. 2020}}<ref name=2020CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Bismarck city, North Dakota|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US3807200&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=November 2, 2024}}</ref>
! % 2000
! % 2010
! {{partial|% 2020}}
|-
| [[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] alone (NH)
| 52,387
| 56,152
| style='background: #ffffe6; |61,714
| 94.34%
| 91.64%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |83.83%
|-
| [[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] alone (NH)
| 141
| 393
| style='background: #ffffe6; |2,091
| 0.25%
| 0.64%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |2.84%
|-
| [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] alone (NH)
| 1,846
| 2,678
| style='background: #ffffe6; |3,389
| 3.32%
| 4.37%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |4.60%
|-
| [[Asian Americans|Asian]] alone (NH)
| 249
| 340
| style='background: #ffffe6; |956
| 0.45%
| 0.55%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |1.30%
|-
| [[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] alone (NH)
| 15
| 16
| style='background: #ffffe6; |308
| 0.03%
| 0.03%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |0.42%
|-
| [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|Other race]] alone (NH)
| 17
| 32
| style='background: #ffffe6; |158
| 0.03%
| 0.05%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |0.21%
|-
| [[Multiracial Americans|Mixed race or multiracial]] (NH)
| 462
| 849
| style='background: #ffffe6; |2,414
| 0.83%
| 1.39%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |3.28%
|-
| [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] (any race)
| 415
| 812
| style='background: #ffffe6; |2,592
| 0.75%
| 1.33%
| style='background: #ffffe6; |3.52%
|-
| '''Total'''
| '''55,532'''
| '''61,272'''
| style='background: #ffffe6; |'''73,622'''
| '''100.00%'''
| '''100.00%'''
| style='background: #ffffe6; |'''100.00%'''
|}
As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], there were 73,622 people, 31,739 households, and 18,107 families residing in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Bismarck%20city,%20North%20Dakota%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=March 17, 2024 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> The [[population density]] was {{convert|2122.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 34,049 housing units at an average density of {{convert|981.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 84.72% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.91% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 4.84% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.31% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.42% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.30% from some other races, and 4.50% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] people of any race were 3.52% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web|title=How many people live in Bismarck city, North Dakota |url=https://data.usatoday.com/census/total-population/total-population-change/bismarck-city-north-dakota/160-3807200/ |access-date=March 17, 2024 |publisher=USA Today}}</ref> 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18, 5.6% were under 5 years of age, and 18.7% were 65 and older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]], there were 61,272 people, 27,263 households, and 15,624 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1986.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 28,648 housing units at an average density of {{convert|928.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 92.40% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.65% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 4.53% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.56% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.30% from some other races, and 1.54% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] people of any race were 1.33% of the population.

Regarding ancestry, 56.1% were [[Germans|German]], 20.5% were [[Norwegians|Norwegian]], 7.2% were [[Irish people|Irish]], 6.7% were [[Russians|Russian]], 3.7% were [[American ancestry|American]], and 3.6% were [[English people|English]] descent.

There were 27,263 households, of which 27% had children under the age of 18 living with them (the lowest percentage in North Dakota<ref>{{cite web|title=Best North Dakota Cities for Families and Singles|url=http://www.realestate.com/state/nd/|work=North Dakota Real Estate Trends|publisher=RealEstate.com|access-date=February 5, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120915010506/http://www.realestate.com/state/ND/|archive-date=September 15, 2012}}</ref>), 44.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.7% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the city was 38 years. 20.8% of residents were under 18; 11% were between 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]], there were 55,532 people, 23,185 households, and 14,444 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|2065.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 24,217 housing units at an average density of {{convert|900.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 94.78% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.28% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 3.39% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.45% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Race (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.17% from some other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] people of any race were 0.75% of the population.

There were 23,185 households, of which 30.2% had children under 18 living with them, 50.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.94.

The city's population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.

The median income per household in the city was $39,422, and the median income per family was $51,477. Males had a median income of $33,804 versus $22,647 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $20,789. About 5.7% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the [[Poverty threshold|poverty line]], including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

==Economy==
===Top employers===
According to the city's 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bismarcknd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/47343/Final-2023-ACFR---City-of-Bismarck|title=City of Bismarck 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report|format=[[Portable Document Format|PDF]]|page=133|date=November 2, 2024}}</ref> the largest employers in the city are:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! #
! Employer
! # of Employees
! Percentage
|-
| 1
| [[North Dakota|State of North Dakota]]
| 4,248
| 10.59%
|-
| 2
| [[Bismarck Public Schools]]
| 3,393
| 8.46%
|-
| 3
| [[Sanford Health]]
| 3,070
| 7.65%
|-
| 4
| [[Bobcat Company|Bobcat/Doosan Company]]
| 1,300
| 3.24%
|-
| 5
| [[CHI St. Alexius Health Bismarck|CHI St. Alexius Medical Center]]
| 1,263
| 3.15%
|-
| 6
| [[Bismarck State College]]
| 935
| 2.33%
|-
| 7
| [[Walmart]] (2 locations)
| 727
| 1.81%
|-
| 8
| City of Bismarck
| 678
| 1.69%
|-
| 9
| [[MDU Resources|MDU Resources Group, Inc.]]
| 576
| 1.44%
|-
| 10
| Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center
| 561
| 1.40%
|-
| 11
| [[University of Mary]]
| 531
| 1.32%
|-
| 12
| Housing Industry Training (HIT)
| 517
| 1.29%
|-
| 13
| [[Basin Electric Power Cooperative]]
| 504
| 1.26%
|-
| 14
| [[Menards]]
| 216
| 0.54%
|-
| —
| '''Total'''
| '''18,519'''
| '''46.17%'''
|}

===Unemployment rate===
The [[United States Department of Labor]]'s [[Bureau of Labor Statistics]] unemployment rate (not seasonally adjusted).<ref name="labor1">{{cite web |title=Local Area Unemployment Statistics – North Dakota |publisher=Bureau of Labor Statistics |url=https://www.bls.gov/eag/eag.nd_bismarck_msa.htm |access-date=June 23, 2024}}</ref><ref name="labor2">{{cite web |title=North Dakota County Unemployment Rates |publisher=North Dakota Labor Market Information |url=https://www.ndlmi.com/admin/gsipub/htmlarea/uploads/lmi_maplauscntyunemprate202404.pdf |access-date=June 23, 2024}}</ref>

{| class=wikitable
|+ Unemployment rate
!
! Bismarck !! Burleigh<br>County !! Bismarck<br>Metropolitan<br>Statistical Area !! North<br>Dakota !! United<br>States
|-
! June 2024
| 2.3% || 2.3% || 2.4% || 2.1% || 4.1%
|-
! July 2024
| 2.5% || 2.4% || 2.6% || 2.2% || 4.3%
|-
! August 2024
| 2.1% || 2.0% || 2.2% || 2.3% || 4.2%
|-
! September 2024
| 1.7% || 1.7% || 1.7% || 2.3% || 4.1%
|-
! October 2024
| 1.7% || 1.7% || 1.8% || 2.4% || 4.1%
|-
! November 2024
| — || — || — || — || 4.2%
|}

==Arts and culture==
The Belle Mehus [[Auditorium]], named after a local piano teacher, is a 1914 historic building in downtown Bismarck and is a center for the arts in the area.<ref name="belle">{{cite news |title=Belle Mehus Auditorium |url=https://www.bismarckeventcenter.com/p/buildings/belle-mehus |publisher=Bismarck Event Center |access-date=February 13, 2020}}</ref> Performances of Northern Plains Dance and the [[Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra]] are held there.

Theater companies in Bismarck include the Capitol Shakespeare Society,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://capitolshakespeare.org/|title=Capitol Shakespeare :: Home|website=capitolshakespeare.org|access-date=April 29, 2018|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180429231457/http://capitolshakespeare.org/|archive-date=April 29, 2018}}</ref> Sleepy Hollow Summer Theatre,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://shst.org/|title=Sleepy Hollow|work=shst.org|access-date=May 31, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150817091934/http://www.shst.org/|archive-date=August 17, 2015}}</ref> the Shade Tree Players children's theater group,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://shadetreeplayers.com/|title=Dakota Stage Ltd|work=shadetreeplayers.com|access-date=May 31, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160530105515/http://www.shadetreeplayers.com/|archive-date=May 30, 2016}}</ref> Dakota Stage Ltd,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dakotastageltd.com/|title=Dakota Stage Ltd|work=dakotastageltd.com|access-date=May 31, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150801083841/http://dakotastageltd.com/|archive-date=August 1, 2015}}</ref> University of Mary, Bismarck State College, and various high school groups. The Gannon and Elsa Forde Art Galleries are at Bismarck State College. The Missouri Valley Chamber Orchestra, founded in 2000, performs a variety of musical genres.

===Libraries===
Bismarck libraries include [[Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Bismarck Library, ND|url=http://www.bismarcklibrary.org|access-date=July 30, 2017|language=en|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731023815/http://www.bismarcklibrary.org/|archive-date=July 31, 2017}}</ref> and [[North Dakota State Library]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://library.nd.gov/|title=Home – North Dakota State Library|work=nd.gov|access-date=May 31, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150520121129/http://www.library.nd.gov/|archive-date=May 20, 2015}}</ref>

==Sports==
{{More citations needed|date=July 2024}}

===Amateur===
High school and college sports are the main feature of the local athletics landscape. The athletic teams at the three public Bismarck high schools, [[Bismarck High School]], [[Century High School (Bismarck, North Dakota)|Century High School]], and [[Legacy High School (North Dakota)|Legacy High School]], are known as The Demons, The Patriots, and The Sabers, respectively. The athletic teams at [[St. Mary's Central High School]], Bismarck's Catholic high school, are known as The Saints. The teams at [[Bismarck State College]] and [[United Tribes Technical College]] are known as The Mystics and Thunderbirds, and both compete in the [[National Junior College Athletic Association]] in the [[Mon-Dak Conference]]. The teams at the [[University of Mary]] are The Marauders and compete in [[NCAA Division II]] in the [[Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference]]. Bismarck has an [[American Legion]] baseball team called the Governors.

In the fall, the accent is on high school and college football. There are spirited rivalries among the several high schools in the area. Most University of Mary football games are played in the Community Bowl. Other popular winter sports include ice hockey, wrestling and basketball.

In spring, baseball is one of the city's top amateur sports, with each high school, Bismarck State College, and The University of Mary providing teams. The University of Mary and Bismarck State College both also have a softball team. High schools and colleges also feature track and field during the spring.

In the summer, Bismarck has American Legion baseball and auto racing. The Fourth of July holiday is the height of rodeo time, with rodeos in Mandan and Bismarck. Slow-pitch softball is played by teams in the city. Bismarck is the host city of the world's largest charity softball tournament, the [[Sam McQuade Sr. softball tournament]], in which more than 400 teams from the U.S. and Canada compete.

The [[Bismarck Bobcats]] hockey team of the [[North American Hockey League]] is made up of [[Junior ice hockey|junior players]] (age 20 and younger, sometimes 21 if waived). The Bobcats won back-to-back Borne Cup championships as [[America West Hockey League]] members before merging into the NAHL in 2003. The Bobcats have made several trips to the NAHL's national tournament, claiming their first [[Robertson Cup]] title in 2010.

Since 2017, the [[Bismarck Larks]], a [[Northwoods League]] expansion baseball team, have played their home games at [[Bismarck Municipal Ballpark]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Reidell|first1=Robert|title=Northwoods League team coming to Bismarck|url=http://bismarcktribune.com/sports/northwoods-league-team-coming-to-bismarck/article_12b7f722-cb57-5c07-a5f8-5c4db14fa5d5.html|access-date=May 10, 2017|work=[[The Bismarck Tribune]]|date=February 12, 2016|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216221931/http://bismarcktribune.com/sports/northwoods-league-team-coming-to-bismarck/article_12b7f722-cb57-5c07-a5f8-5c4db14fa5d5.html|archive-date=February 16, 2016}}</ref>

===Professional===
The [[Dakota Wizards]] of the [[NBA G League|NBA Development League]] were formerly based in Bismarck. The Wizards' first season took place in 1995 in the [[International Basketball Association]]. They won one title during their International Basketball Association days (1995–2001) and two during their [[Continental Basketball Association]] days (2001–2006). They were the 2006–07 champions of the NBA D-League, their first season in the league. The team moved to [[Santa Cruz, California]], in 2012, a year after being purchased by the [[Golden State Warriors]] of the [[National Basketball Association]].

Starting with the 2017 season, Bismarck was home to the [[Bismarck Bucks]], a professional [[indoor American football|indoor football]] team in the [[Indoor Football League]]. Bismarck has been the home of two professional indoor football teams, the [[Bismarck Blaze]] and the [[Bismarck Roughriders]], but both left the city soon after they were formed.

Bismarck once had a professional baseball team, the Dakota Rattlers, but the team moved to [[Minot, North Dakota|Minot]] after several seasons in Bismarck.

==Parks and recreation==
Bismarck has a large park system and an extensive network of exercise trails. The Bismarck Parks and Recreation District, established in 1927, operates many parks, swimming pools, and several golf courses within the city. The [[World War I]] Memorial Building, which is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] and operated by the recreation district, serves as a community gymnasium and was recognized by a 100 Cities 100 Memorials grant in 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/local-memorial-honors-wwi-veterans-receives-designation/article_e434eff5-421f-54f2-9f3c-1e48f2fffeff.html|title=Local memorial honors WWI veterans, receives designation|first=Cheryl|last=McCormack|date=May 27, 2018 |access-date=May 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180529203833/https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/local-memorial-honors-wwi-veterans-receives-designation/article_e434eff5-421f-54f2-9f3c-1e48f2fffeff.html|archive-date=May 29, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

The Parks and Recreation District operates roughly {{convert|2300|acre|ha}} of public parkland.<ref>[http://www.bisparks.org/Facilities/Parkinfo.asp Information about Bismarck Parks and Recreation District] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070212040428/http://www.bisparks.org/Facilities/Parkinfo.asp |date=February 12, 2007 }}</ref> [[Sertoma Park (Bismarck, North Dakota)|Sertoma Park]] stretches more than {{convert|3|mi|km}} along the banks of the [[Missouri River]]. Within the park are several miles of biking trails and the [[Dakota Zoo]].

There are five golf courses in Bismarck: four 18-hole courses (Apple Creek Country Club, Hawktree Golf Club, Riverwood Golf Course, and Tom O'Leary Golf Course), and one nine-hole course (Pebble Creek Golf Course).

Hunting and fishing are popular in the area, with hunting seasons for deer, pheasant, and waterfowl. Fishing is a year-round sport on the [[Missouri River]] bordering Bismarck, and there are public docks on the river. From north to south, there is a dock at the Port of Bismarck, from which the ''Lewis and Clark'' passenger riverboat plies the Missouri; Fox Island Landing, about a half mile southwest of Riverwood Golf Course; and the Bismarck Dock at [[General Sibley Park]], which has a boat ramp and picnic facilities.

In February 2007, Bismarck broke the record for the most [[snow angel]]s made in one place. A total of 8,962 participants came to the capitol grounds for the event.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/weather/news/2008-02-28-snow-angel_N.htm|title=Detroit radio station hopes to break snow angel record|newspaper=[[USA Today]]|first=Blake|last=Nicholson|date=February 28, 2008|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110628231604/http://www.usatoday.com/weather/news/2008-02-28-snow-angel_N.htm|archive-date=June 28, 2011}}</ref>

==Government==
Bismarck operates under the [[city commission government|city commission]] style of municipal government. Citizens elect a mayor and four commissioners on an [[at-large]] basis for terms of four years, with a limit of three consecutive terms. The commission exercises both legislative and executive powers, with each commissioner exercising oversight over several city departments. The mayor serves as president of the commission and has few powers over and above his fellow commissioners. {{citation needed|date=July 2024}}

The current mayor of Bismarck is [[Mike Schmitz (politician)|Mike Schmitz]].<ref name="schmitz">{{Cite news |last=Svihovec |first=Travis |date=June 14, 2022 |title=Schmitz easily unseats incumbent Bakken in Bismarck mayor's race |work=[[The Bismarck Tribune]] |url=https://bismarcktribune.com/news/election/schmitz-easily-unseats-incumbent-bakken-in-bismarck-mayor-s-race/article_bd2fe948-e74c-11ec-bc50-97f2108c73dd.html |access-date=June 30, 2022}}</ref> The city commission meets every second and fourth Tuesday of each month.

===Crime===
{{Infobox UCR
|city_name= Bismarck
|year= 2023
|violent_crime= 197
|homicide= 2
|rape= 32
|robbery= 30
|aggravated_assault= 133
|property_crime= 2,282
|arson= 3
|burglary= 170
|larceny_theft= 1,908
|motor_vehicle_theft= 201
|source_url= https://bismarcknd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/46870/2023AnnualReportFINAL
|source_name= 2023 FBI UCR Data
|notes= 2023 population: 75,092
}}

According to the [[Uniform Crime Report]] statistics compiled by the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation]] (FBI) in 2023, there were 197 violent crimes and 1,734 property crimes per 100,000 residents. Of these, the violent crimes consisted of 2 murders, 32 forcible rapes, 30 robberies and 133 aggravated assaults, while 170 burglaries, 1,908 larceny-thefts, 201 motor vehicle thefts and 3 acts of arson defined the property offenses.

==Education==
===Elementary, middle and high schools===
The [[Bismarck Public Schools]] system operates sixteen [[elementary school]]s, three [[middle school]]s (Simle, Wachter, Horizon), three [[public high school]]s ([[Century High School (Bismarck, North Dakota)|Century High]], [[Legacy High School (North Dakota)|Legacy High School]], and [[Bismarck High School|Bismarck High]]) and one alternative high school (South Central High School). The system educates 13,976 students and employs 2,169 people in the School Year of 2023–2024.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bismarck 1 |publisher=U.S. News & World Report |url=https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/north-dakota/districts/bismarck-1-110180 |access-date=December 19, 2024}}</ref>

Three Bismarck Catholic parishes operate [[primary school]]s ([[kindergarten]] through eighth grade): St. Mary's Grade School, St. Anne's Grade School, and Cathedral Grade School. St. Mary's Grade School, founded in 1878, is the oldest continuously operating elementary school in North Dakota.

The city has three [[private high school]]s: the Catholic [[St. Mary's Central High School]], Shiloh Christian School, operated by Protestants, and Dakota Adventist Academy.

===Higher education===
There are three colleges and a university in Bismarck. The [[University of Mary]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.umary.edu|title=University of Mary, North Dakota – Affordable Private Catholic College|work=umary.edu|access-date=May 31, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150523122628/http://www.umary.edu/|archive-date=May 23, 2015}}</ref> is a four-year university, operated by the Benedictine Sisters of Annunciation Monastery.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.annunciationmonastery.org|title=Benedictine Sisters of Annunciation Monastery|work=annunciationmonastery.org|access-date=May 31, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150522032014/http://www.annunciationmonastery.org/|archive-date=May 22, 2015}}</ref> [[Bismarck State College]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bismarckstate.edu|title=Bismarck State College|work=bismarckstate.edu|access-date=May 31, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150531065904/http://www.bismarckstate.edu/|archive-date=May 31, 2015}}</ref> is a two-year public college, and a member of the [[North Dakota University System]]. [[United Tribes Technical College]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uttc.edu|title=United Tribes Technical College|author=Justin Oleyte|work=uttc.edu|access-date=May 31, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150530151048/http://www.uttc.edu/|archive-date=May 30, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> is a two-year [[tribal college]]. Sanford Health, formerly Medcenter One, operates a nursing school that offers a Bachelor of Science in nursing. The campus is just north of the medical center in central Bismarck.

==Media==
{{More citations needed|date=July 2024}}{{Main|Media in Bismarck-Mandan}}

===Print===
Bismarck is served by the ''[[Bismarck Tribune]],'' the city's daily newspaper. Established in 1873, the paper is the oldest continuously operating business in the city. The ''Tribune'' is the official newspaper of the city of Bismarck, [[Burleigh County, North Dakota|Burleigh County]], and the state of [[North Dakota]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Contact Us|url=http://bismarcktribune.com/pages/contact_us.html|website=Bismarck Tribune|access-date=July 21, 2017|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170722084835/http://bismarcktribune.com/pages/contact_us.html|archive-date=July 22, 2017}}</ref> The daily newspapers of other major cities in North Dakota are also available at area newsstands.

===Television===
Bismarck is the center of a [[media market|television market]] covering most of western North Dakota and portions of Montana. Five stations are based in Bismarck. The four commercial stations have rebroadcasters in [[Minot, North Dakota|Minot]], [[Williston, North Dakota|Williston]], and [[Dickinson, North Dakota|Dickinson]]. The stations are:
*[[Prairie Public Television|KBME]] ([[ATSC Standards|ATSC]] [[Radio frequency|RF]] channel 22) – [[Program and System Information Protocol|virtual channels]] 3.1 [[Public Broadcasting Service|PBS]], 3.2 [[World (TV channel)|World]], 3.3 [[Minnesota Channel]], 3.4 [[PBS Kids]]
*[[KFYR-TV|KFYR]] ([[ATSC Standards|ATSC]] [[Radio frequency|RF]] channel 31) – [[Program and System Information Protocol|virtual channels]] 5.1 [[NBC]], 5.2 [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]]
*[[KXMB]] ([[ATSC Standards|ATSC]] [[Radio frequency|RF]] channel 12) – [[Program and System Information Protocol|virtual channels]] 12.1 [[CBS]], 12.2 [[The CW Plus]]
*[[KBMY]] ([[ATSC Standards|ATSC]] [[Radio frequency|RF]] channel 17) – [[Program and System Information Protocol|virtual channels]] 17.1 [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]], 17.3 [[MyNetworkTV]]
*[[KNDB]] ([[ATSC Standards|ATSC]] [[Radio frequency|RF]] channel 26) – [[Program and System Information Protocol|virtual channels]] 26.1 BEK Prime

Bismarck also carries [[Public-access television]] channels, on [[cable TV]] channels 2 and 12.

===Radio===
Bismarck supports 27 radio stations. Most of the commercial stations are owned by either [[iHeartMedia]] or [[Cumulus Media]]. Many of the lower frequency stations are broadcasters of national [[Christian radio]] networks. The local stations are:

===FM frequencies===
*[[KBMK]] 88.3 FM ([[Contemporary Christian music]]) [[K-Love]] network affiliate
*[[K204FG]] 88.7 FM ([[Christian radio|Christian]]) [[Bible Broadcasting Network|BBN]] [[broadcast translator|translator]]
*[[KLBF]] 89.1 FM ([[Christian radio|Christian]]) [[KTIS-AM|Faith Radio]] from the [[University of Northwestern – St. Paul|University of Northwestern - St Paul]]
*[[KNRI]] 89.7 FM ([[Christian radio|Christian rock]]) [[Air 1]] affiliate
*[[KCND]] 90.5 FM ([[Public Radio]]) [[Prairie Public Radio]]
*[[KXRP]] 91.3 FM ([[Christian radio|Christian]]) [[Family Radio]] affiliate
*[[KPHA]] 91.7 FM ([[Christian radio|Catholic]]) [[KWTL|Real Presence Radio]]
*[[KYYY]] 92.9 FM ([[Adult Contemporary]]) "Mix 92.9"
*[[KBEP-LP]] 93.7 FM ([[Christian radio|Christian]]) [[3ABN]] affiliate
*[[KQDY]] 94.5 FM ([[Country music|Country]]) "KQ 94.5"
*[[K237FQ]] 95.3 FM translator simulcasting [[KJIT-LP]]
*[[KBYZ]] 96.5 FM ([[Classic rock]]) "The Walleye"
*[[KKCT]] 97.5 FM ([[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40/CHR]]) "Hot 97-5"
*[[KACL (FM)|KACL]] 98.7 FM ([[Classic hits]]) "Cool 98.7"
*K259AF 99.7 FM translator simulcasting [[KFYR-AM]]
*[[KLBE-LP]] 100.7 FM ([[Christian radio|Christian rock]]) "Club Radio"
*[[KSSS]] 101.5 FM ([[Mainstream Rock]]) "Rock 101"
*[[KUAK-LP]] 102.5 FM ([[Community Radio]]) "Radio Access"
*[[KUSB]] 103.3 FM ([[Country music|Country]]) "US 103.3"
*[[KNDR]] 104.7 FM ([[Christian radio|Contemporary Christian music]])
*[[KKBO]] 105.9 FM ([[Country music|Country]]) "Big Rig 105.9"
*[[KJIT-LP]] 106.7 FM ([[Contemporary Christian music]]) [[Radio 74 Internationale|Radio 74]] affiliate
*[[KXRV]] 107.5 FM ([[Classic Hits]]) "Mojo 107.5"

===AM frequencies===
*[[KFYR (AM)|KFYR]] 550 AM ([[Talk radio|News/Talk]]/[[Sports]]/[[Oldies]]/[[Classic Hits]]/[[Contemporary hit radio|Top 40/CHR]]) "K-Fire"
*[[KXMR]] 710 AM ([[Sports radio|Sports]]) "[[ESPN Radio|ESPN]] 710"
*[[KBMR]] 1130 AM ([[Classic country]]) "Bismarck's original country station"
*[[KLXX]] 1270 AM ([[Talk radio|Talk]])
*[[KDKT]] 1410 AM ([[Sports radio|Sports]]) "[[Fox Sports Radio]] 1410"
*WQDL503 1610 AM ([[Traveler's Information Station]]), [[North Dakota Department of Transportation]]

[[NOAA Weather Radio]] station WXL78 broadcasts from Bismarck on 162.475&nbsp;MHz.

==Infrastructure==
===Health care===
Bismarck is a regional center for health care. The city has two hospitals: [[CHI St. Alexius Health Bismarck|CHI St. Alexius Medical Center]] (285-bed) and [[Sanford Health]] (238-bed). When it opened in 1885, St. Alexius was the first hospital in [[Dakota Territory]] and the Catholic facility is the oldest health care provider in the state. St. Alexius and Medcenter One have joined forces to form the Bismarck Cancer Center.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bismarckcancercenter.com/|title=Welcome to the Bismarck Cancer Center|work=bismarckcancercenter.com|access-date=May 31, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141219112341/http://www.bismarckcancercenter.com/|archive-date=December 19, 2014}}</ref> Medcenter One was founded in 1908 as Bismarck Evangelical Hospital. In 1955, it was renamed Bismarck Hospital. In 1984, it was renamed MedCenter One, and in 2012, it became part of the [[Sanford Health]] system.<ref>{{cite web|title=Medcenter One, Sanford Health Complete Merger|url=http://www.sanfordhealth.org/Newsroom/2012/07/Merger-Complete/|access-date=July 5, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120708020123/http://www.sanfordhealth.org/Newsroom/2012/07/Merger-Complete|archive-date=July 8, 2012}}</ref>

===Transportation===
====Public transit====
[[File:2009-0521-ND-Bismarck-NorthernPacificdepot.jpg|thumb|right|Northern Pacific Railway Depot, built in 1901 using the Mission Revival style]]

The Capital Area Transit System, operated by [[Bis-Man Transit]], began operations in May 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bismantransit.com/ |title=Bis-Man Transit: Bismarck, ND: Public Transportation & Bus System |work=Bismarck, ND: Bis-Man Transit |access-date=May 29, 2022}}</ref> This public bus system has eleven routes throughout Bismarck and Mandan, Monday-Saturday. Bis-Man Transit also operates a para-transit service for senior citizens and people with disabilities.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bismantransit.com/cat-101/ |title=Bismarck, ND: Bis-Man Transit - CAT 101 |website=Bismarck, ND: Bis-Man Transit |access-date=May 29, 2022}}</ref>

Bismarck had electric streetcar service from 1904 to 1931.

Intercity bus service to the city is provided by [[Jefferson Lines]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jeffersonlines.com/bus-stops/north-dakota/|title=North Dakota Bus Stops|access-date=July 20, 2023}}</ref>

====Aviation====
[[Bismarck Municipal Airport]] is south of the city. It has the largest passenger volume in western North Dakota and the second highest within the state. The airport is served by [[United Express]], [[Allegiant Air]], [[Delta Air Lines]], and [[American Eagle (airline brand)|American Eagle]]. A new $15 million terminal opened in May 2005. The previous terminal was built in the mid-1960s and expanded in the mid-1970s. After a windstorm collapsed part of the roof connecting the expanded terminal to the original building, officials decided to demolish the entire complex and build the new terminal.

====Rail service====
The [[BNSF Railway]] runs east–west through the city. The railway was originally integral to the growth of Bismarck and Mandan. Today it is used for freight. Due to restructuring in the railroad industry, there has not been passenger train service to [[Bismarck station]] since [[Amtrak]]'s [[North Coast Hiawatha (Amtrak)|North Coast Hiawatha]] service ended in 1979. The closest Amtrak station is in [[Minot, North Dakota|Minot]], 106 miles (170 kilometers) north of Bismarck, which is served by the [[Empire Builder]].

====Roadways====
Two federal highways pass through Bismarck. [[Interstate 94 in North Dakota|Interstate 94]] runs east–west through the city. The north–south [[U.S. Route 83 in North Dakota|U.S. Route 83]] merges in north Bismarck with Interstate 94 and runs east for roughly {{convert|25|mi|km}} before turning south.

====Walking and cycling====
BisParks BCycle is a public [[bikeshare]] system with four docks situated around the city. Bismarck is not ranked as a walk-friendly community, and is rated bronze for bike-friendliness.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.walkfriendly.org/communities/|title=Walk Friendly communities|date=September 26, 2016 |access-date=October 10, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://bikeleague.org/sites/default/files/bfareportcards/BFC_Spring_2020_ReportCard_BismarckMandan_MPO_ND.pdf|title=Bismarck-Mandan report card|access-date=October 10, 2022}}</ref>

==Notable people==
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* [[Sam Aanestad]], dentist and California state legislator<ref>{{cite web|url=http://calitics.com/index.php/tag/3231/|title=Roadblock Republicans - calitics|website=calitics.com|date=August 6, 2007}}</ref>
* [[David Andahl]], businessman and politician<ref>[https://www.eastgatefuneral.com/obituary/7169989 David Dean Andahl-obituary]</ref>
* [[Shane Balkowitsch]], American wet plate photographer<ref>{{cite web|last1=Meinch|first1=Timothy|title=A Frame in Time: Photography with Shane Balkowitsch|url=http://www.midwestliving.com/travel/north-dakota/bismarck/a-frame-time-photography-with-shane-balkowitsch|website=midwestliving.com|access-date=September 24, 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170924100008/http://www.midwestliving.com/travel/north-dakota/bismarck/a-frame-time-photography-with-shane-balkowitsch|archive-date=September 24, 2017}}</ref>
* [[Carmen Berg]], ''Playboy'' playmate (July 1987)
* [[Leslie Bibb]], actress<ref name=timdisp1>{{cite web|url=http://www.timesdispatch.com/entertainment-life/four-former-richmonders-help-bring-laughter-to-tv/article_a893f216-0bc0-5f11-a3d3-8c52a2975d38.html|title=Four former Richmonders help bring laughter to TV|work=Richmond Times-Dispatch|date=March 4, 2012|access-date=April 23, 2016|author=Owen, Rob}}</ref>
* [[Paula Broadwell]],<ref name="barney2012">Barney, Madison (January 30, 2012) [http://bismarcktribune.com/news/state-and-regional/bismarck-native-profiles-gen-david-petraeus-in-new-book/article_00233308-4b05-11e1-a370-001871e3ce6c.html Bismarck native profiles Gen. David Petraeus in new book.] {{webarchive|url=http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/20121112201848/http://bismarcktribune.com/news/state-and-regional/bismarck-native-profiles-gen-david-petraeus-in-new-book/article_00233308-4b05-11e1-a370-001871e3ce6c.html |date=November 12, 2012}} ''[[Bismarck Tribune]]''</ref> a consultant and author<ref name=nytbestseller>{{cite news|title=Bestsellers February 26, 2012|url=https://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2012-02-26/hardcover-nonfiction/list.html|access-date=November 11, 2012|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]|date=February 26, 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130515131453/http://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2012-02-26/hardcover-nonfiction/list.html|archive-date=May 15, 2013}}</ref> and extramarital partner of General [[David Petraeus]]<ref name=Horwitz101112>{{cite news|last=Horwitz|first=Sari|title=FBI probe of Petraeus triggered by e-mail threats from biographer, officials say|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/fbi-probe-of-petraeus-triggered-by-e-mail-threats-from-biographer-officials-say/2012/11/10/d2fc52de-2b68-11e2-bab2-eda299503684_story.html|access-date=November 10, 2012|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|date=November 10, 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110214014/http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/fbi-probe-of-petraeus-triggered-by-e-mail-threats-from-biographer-officials-say/2012/11/10/d2fc52de-2b68-11e2-bab2-eda299503684_story.html|archive-date=November 10, 2012}}</ref>
* [[John Burke (North Dakota politician)|John Burke]], state Supreme Court Justice, tenth [[List of Governors of North Dakota|governor of North Dakota]], 24th [[Treasurer of the United States]]<ref>{{cite web|title=John Burke|url=http://www.aoc.gov/cc/art/nsh/burke.cfm|work=Architect of the Capitol|access-date=February 28, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120218072655/http://www.aoc.gov/cc/art/nsh/burke.cfm|archive-date=February 18, 2012}}</ref>
* [[Gary Cederstrom]], Major League Baseball umpire<ref>{{Cite web|title=Longtime MLB umpire, Minot native Gary Cederstrom to retire|url=https://www.kfyrtv.com/content/sports/Longtime-MLB-umpire-Minot-native-Gary-Cederstrom-to-retire-568069611.html|last=Skurzewski|first=Joe|website=www.kfyrtv.com|date=February 21, 2020 |language=en|access-date=May 27, 2020}}</ref>
* [[Neil Churchill]], Bismarck businessman and baseball executive<ref>{{cite web |last1=McNary |first1=Kyle P. |title=North Dakota Whips Big Leagues |url=http://www.pitchblackbaseball.com/northdakotabaseball.html#northdakotawhipsbigleagues |access-date=July 25, 2005 |date=2001 |archive-date=July 25, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080725100704/http://www.pitchblackbaseball.com/northdakotabaseball.html#northdakotawhipsbigleagues |url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Dale Clausnitzer]], Minnesota state legislator and businessman<ref>[https://www.lrl.mn.gov/legdb/fulldetail?ID=10102 Minnesota Legislators Past & Present-Dale A. Clausnizzer]</ref>
* [[Kent Conrad]], U.S. senator<ref>{{cite encyclopedia|title=Kent Conrad|url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=c000705|dictionary=Biographical Directory of the United States Congress|access-date=September 23, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/20110730012005/http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=c000705|archive-date=July 30, 2011}}</ref>
* [[Kevin Cramer]], [[U.S. senator]] (since 2019); former [[U.S. congressman]] and [[North Dakota Public Service Commissioner]]<ref>https://www.senate.gov/states/ND/intro.htm</ref>
* [[Ronnie Cramer]], artist, filmmaker
* [[Britta Curl]], ice hockey forward for [[PWHL Minnesota]]
* [[Dale DeArmond]], [[printmaker]] and book illustrator<ref>{{cite news|url=http://juneauempire.com/stories/112906/obi_20061129020.shtml |title=Dale DeArmond |work=Juneau Empire |date=November 29, 2006 |access-date=December 27, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160120080327/http://juneauempire.com/stories/112906/obi_20061129020.shtml |archive-date=January 20, 2016}}</ref>
* [[Weston Dressler]], [[Saskatchewan Roughriders]] slotback<ref>{{cite web|title=Weston Dressler|url=http://www.undsports.com//ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=13500&ATCLID=751193|publisher=University of North Dakota|access-date=September 23, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140704102614/http://www.undsports.com//ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=13500&ATCLID=751193|archive-date=July 4, 2014}}</ref>
* [[Shannon Galpin]], activist and adventurer
* [[Linnea Glatt]], post-modern sculptor and installationist
* [[Melissa Grunlan]], professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at [[Texas A&M University]]<ref name="NASA">{{cite news |title=Diesz earns NASA prize |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100259285/diesz-earns-nasa-prize/ |access-date=April 22, 2022 |publisher=The Bismarck Tribune |date=December 18, 1994|via=newspapers.com}}</ref>
* [[Todd Hendricks]], former professional football player
* [[John Hoeven]], U.S. senator, (since 2011) 31st [[List of Governors of North Dakota|Governor of North Dakota]] (2000–2010)<ref>{{cite encyclopedia|title=John Hoeven|url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=H001061|dictionary=Biographical Directory of the United States Congress|access-date=September 23, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/20110816230142/http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=H001061|archive-date=August 16, 2011}}</ref>
* [[Clay Jenkinson]], Author, Thomas Jefferson scholar
* [[Thomas S. Kleppe]], former Bismarck mayor, 41st U.S. [[United States Secretary of the Interior|Secretary of the Interior]]<ref>{{cite encyclopedia|title=Thomas S. Kleppe|url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=K000264|dictionary=Biographical Directory of the United States Congress|access-date=September 23, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/20130923020338/http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=K000264|archive-date=September 23, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Brock Lesnar]], wrestler and former heavyweight UFC champion<ref>{{cite web|title=Brock Lesnar|url=http://nwhof.org/?wrestler=2477|publisher=National Wrestling Hall of Fame|access-date=September 23, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140712164917/http://nwhof.org/?wrestler=2477|archive-date=July 12, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Jamalcolm Liggins]], professional football player
* [[Cara Mund]], [[Miss America 2018]]
* [[Mike Peluso (ice hockey b. 1974)|Mike Peluso]], right wing with the [[Chicago Blackhawks]] and [[Philadelphia Flyers]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Mike Peluso|url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/p/pelusmi02.html|publisher=Sports Reference LLC.|access-date=September 23, 2013|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927074211/http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/p/pelusmi02.html|archive-date=September 27, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Fannie Almara Quain]], first woman born in North Dakota to earn a doctor of medicine<ref name=":NLM">{{Cite web |title=Changing the Face of Medicine: Fannie Almara Quain |url=https://cfmedicine.nlm.nih.gov/physicians/biography_351.html |access-date=2023-07-15 |publisher=National Library of Medicine}}{{PD-notice}}</ref>
* [[John Andrew Rea]], newspaper editor, helped draft the state constitution
* [[Mel Ruder]], [[Pulitzer Prize]] winning journalist<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mel Ruder: Montana's first Pulitzer winner, dies at 85|url=https://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/mel-ruder-montana-s-first-pulitzer-winner-dies-at-85/article_f80d5770-6e73-5f35-bef9-8ad313125a9a.html|access-date=November 28, 2020|website=Helena Independent Record|date=20 November 2000 |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Ed Schafer]], 30th [[List of Governors of North Dakota|Governor of North Dakota]], 29th U.S. [[United States Secretary of Agriculture|Secretary of Agriculture]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Ed Schafer|url=http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentidonly=true&contentid=bios_schafer.xml|publisher=usda.gov|access-date=September 23, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927214738/http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentidonly=true&contentid=bios_schafer.xml|archive-date=September 27, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Jonathan Twingley]], artist, illustrator and novelist<ref>{{cite web |title=Jonathan Twingley |url=http://www.uarts.edu/users/jtwingley |website=University of the Arts |access-date=January 8, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170720094917/http://www.uarts.edu/users/jtwingley |archive-date=July 20, 2017}}</ref>
* [[Carson Wentz]], professional football player for the [[Kansas City Chiefs]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Carson Wentz signed with Rams after Jets declined to make offer{{!}} NFL.com|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/carson-wentz-signed-with-rams-after-jets-declined-to-make-offer|website=www.NFL.com|language=en-US|access-date=December 19, 2023|archive-date=November 12, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231112121839/https://www.nfl.com/news/carson-wentz-signed-with-rams-after-jets-declined-to-make-offer|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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==See also==
* [[Bismarck Air Museum]]
* [[Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra]]
* [[North Dakota Heritage Center]]
* [[List of mayors of Bismarck, North Dakota]]

==Notes==
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==References==
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==External links==
{{Commons category|Bismarck, North Dakota}}
{{wikivoyage|Bismarck}}
* [https://www.bismarcknd.gov/ City of Bismarck – official website]
* {{Cite EB1911|wstitle=Bismarck, North Dakota |short=x}}
* {{Cite NSRW|wstitle=Bismarck, N. Dakota |short=x}}
* [http://digitalhorizonsonline.org/cdm/compoundobject/collection/ndsl-books/id/12276/rec/21 Bismarck, capital of North Dakota (1916)] from the [http://digitalhorizonsonline.org/ Digital Horizons website]
* [http://digitalhorizonsonline.org/cdm/compoundobject/collection/ndsl-books/id/12321/rec/22 Bismarck, capital of North Dakota (1923)] from the [http://digitalhorizonsonline.org/ Digital Horizons website]

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