Bismarck, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 507, Bismarck's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Bismarck is a small community located in Illinois, within Vermilion County. The total population is 507. It ranks as the 928th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bismarck is 41.8 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bismarck is $79,583. This is 5% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 1% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.9%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $114,500. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Bismarck is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bismarck has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (91.9% vs 58.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (5.5%) is well below the state average of 18.8%. The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bismarck, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.