How long is the commute from Bismarck, ND?
Workers who live in Bismarck, ND take an average of 15.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
7.6% work from home.
7.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.6 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Households without a car
- 7.3%
How people in Bismarck get to work
| Means of transportation | Bismarck | Burleigh County | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.2% (±1.6 points) | 79.2% | 77.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.8% (±1.2 points) | 8.8% | 8.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±0.5 points) | 2.0% | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±0.4 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.6% (±1.2 points) | 8.8% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Bismarck, the average commute is lower than in Burleigh County (17.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Dakota (17.9 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bismarck, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Burleigh County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Burleigh County, Bismarck ranks 21 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 460 of 626.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bismarck
| Vehicles available | Bismarck | Burleigh County | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% (±1.1 points) | 6.1% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.2% (±2.0 points) | 29.1% | 30.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% (±2.1 points) | 37.7% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.0% (±1.9 points) | 27.1% | 26.8% | 21.9% |
In Bismarck, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Burleigh County (6.1%).
It is also higher than in North Dakota (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bismarck
| Bismarck | Burleigh County | North Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.6% (±1.2 points) | 8.8% (±1.1 points) | 8.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% (±1.0 points) | 94.7% (±0.9 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.0% (±1.7 points) | 89.0% (±1.5 points) | 88.7% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Bismarck, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Burleigh County (89.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota (88.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bismarck
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | — | 15.6 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Hay Creek Township | 4.2 mi | 20.3 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Lincoln | 4.7 mi | 19.9 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Mandan | 5.6 mi | 17.6 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Gibbs Township | 7.0 mi | 23.1 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Apple Creek Township | 7.9 mi | 25.7 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Naughton Township | 10 mi | 23.6 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Missouri Township | 11 mi | 38.1 minutes (±12.2) | Higher |
| Menoken Township | 12 mi | 27.0 minutes (±9.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hay Creek Township, ND (20.3 minutes), Lincoln, ND (19.9 minutes), Mandan, ND (17.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Burleigh County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 15 (tie) | Wing | 23.6 minutes (±5.2) |
| 15 (tie) | Naughton Township | 23.6 minutes (±1.6) |
| 17 | Boyd Township | 23.4 minutes (±7.9) |
| 18 | Gibbs Township | 23.1 minutes (±4.6) |
| 19 | Hay Creek Township | 20.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 20 | Lincoln | 19.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 21 | Bismarck | 15.6 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 7 of 21 places in Burleigh County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bismarck
How long is the average commute in Bismarck?
Workers who live in Bismarck, ND take an average of 15.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bismarck without a car?
7.3% of households in Bismarck have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bismarck?
7.6% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Bismarck worked from home, and 88.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bismarck city, North Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bismarck city, North Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bismarck city, North Dakota
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Bismarck city, North Dakota (place:07200, in state:38).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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