Bismarck is a tiny town located in the state of Arkansas. With a population of 229 people and two associated neighborhoods, Bismarck is the 290th largest community in Arkansas. Bismarck has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Bismarck, where the median household income is .
Bismarck real estate is some of the most expensive in Arkansas, although Bismarck house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
A relatively large number of people in Bismarck telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 39.62% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
The overall crime rate in Bismarck is one of the lowest in the US. This makes it one of the safer places to live in the country in terms of crime.
Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Bismarck is worth considering.
As is often the case in a small town, Bismarck doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The population of Bismarck has one of the lowest overall levels of education in the country: only 0.00% of people over 25 hold a college degree. The national average for all municipalities is 21.84%.
The per capita income in Bismarck in 2022 was $28,744, which is upper middle income relative to Arkansas, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $114,976 for a family of four.
The people who call Bismarck home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Bismarck residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Bismarck include Scots-Irish, Northern European, Yugoslavian, Other West Indian, and West Indian.
The most common language spoken in Bismarck is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and African languages.