Bisbee, North Dakota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Bisbee, North Dakota had a total population of 85, the 256th largest city in North Dakota, with a median household income of $85,179, which is 11% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 17.6%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 12.5% is notably above the national average.
Bisbee Quick Facts
How Bisbee Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 87 | 85 | -2.3% |
| Median household income | $83,393 | $85,179 | +2.1% |
How Bisbee Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 32 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Bisbee Rankings in North Dakota
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Other Cities in Towner County
Cities Similar to Bisbee
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regan | 85 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Goodrich | 85 | $80,000 | $53,300 | 19.7% | 3.5% |
| Bowdon | 90 | N/A | $72,900 | 33.3% | 2.2% |
| Makoti | 84 | $75,750 | $84,500 | 7.5% | 0.0% |
| Hague | 78 | N/A | $65,000 | 12.7% | 10.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 85, Bisbee'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
Bisbee is a small community located in North Dakota, within Towner County. The total population is 85. It ranks as the 256th most populous out of 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota.
Age Demographics
The median age in Bisbee is 58.9 years. This is 64% higher than the state median of 35.9 years. Only 3.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 24.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Bisbee is $85,179. This is 11% higher than the state median of $76,657. It is also 6% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.6%. This is 63% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 12.5%. This is 353% higher than the state rate of 2.8%. 92.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% higher than the state average of 62.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Bisbee has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.9% of all residents.
Education
14.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 32.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Bisbee, North Dakota 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 North Dakota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 402 Census-designated places in North Dakota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bisbee, North Dakota?
Bisbee, North Dakota has a population of 85 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Bisbee, ND?
The median household income in Bisbee is $85,179, which is 6% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Bisbee, ND?
The poverty rate in Bisbee is 17.6%. This means approximately 15 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Bisbee, North Dakota?
Bisbee's population is 92.9% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Bisbee, ND?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Bisbee — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Bisbee, North Dakota?
14.6% of adults (25+) in Bisbee hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.