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Bismarck, ND vs Washington, DC

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- Washington is 0% more densely populated than Bismarck.
- People are 34.0% less likely to be married in Washington.
- The Median Age is 3.3 years younger in Washington.
 Bismarck, NDWashington, DCUnited States
 Population  Unlock683,154329,725,481
 Female Population50.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.338.4
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 Population - 201061,595  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock572,059285,036,114
 Population - 199049,256  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock24.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now50.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock11,174.393.4
 Land Area33.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock7.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Bismarck, NDWashington, DCUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Bismarck, NDWashington, DCUnited States
 White85.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock43.9%12.2%
 Asian0.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock11.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Bismarck, NDWashington, DCUnited States
 Married Population49.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock30.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock67.4%50.2%
 Never Married33.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.2%10.8%
 Widowed6.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.082.60
 Households31,227  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock131,19680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock36.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households13,230  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock22.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children6.4%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Bismarck    14 Reviews
CC · Cape Girardeau, MO
A Self Centered City That's Not For Me
Over 3 years ago

I have lived in many places throughout the U.S. I came here with my job and can't wait to leave. This city may be right for some people, but it's definitely not for  More

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Jackie · Bismarck, ND
Depends on what you like
Over 6 years ago

I have lived in a small town about 45 minutes away from Bismarck and then moved to University of Mary 5 years ago and have lived in Bismarck ever since. I am still at  More

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Harlan · Bellingham, WA
The recreation
Over 9 years ago

What is fun about Bismarck much anything around to go too ? such as lakes parks good fishing and other things resorts and casinos  More

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Reviews for Washington    97 Reviews
JOHN · Arlington, VA
The worst
Over 4 years ago

Living in DC long term brings on a kind of insidious misery. A long, slow, simmering down of any natural optimism or desire for a better future. It’s a leach of a town  More

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P · Los Angeles, CA
It was time to leave.
Over 5 years ago

Parts are beautiful but alot is rundown and ghetto. They always show the monuments and upper nw neighborhoods but never show hoods across the Anacostia River. Crime is  More

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Fritz · Alexandria, VA
Great town with it's challenges
Over 6 years ago

Moved to DC 40 years ago from Mpls-St. Paul. DC is an amazing town. Downside is people are very competitive, everything is expensive. Great restaurants, foodie heaven  More

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