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Bismarck, IL
Village in Vermilion County, Illinois.
Population
507
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
682
ZIP codes
0
Bismarck and its ZIP codes
Bismarck at a glance
- Bismarck is about 3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $79,583 a year, 5% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,500 (57% below Illinois) and median rent is $856 a month.
Local data for Bismarck, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bismarck, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,583
Poverty rate
9.9%
Median home value
$114,500
Median rent
$856/mo
Homeownership
82.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.7%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (63), Irish Americans (29), Mexican Americans (20).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vermilion County. PPP loans are for Bismarck.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,590
25,378 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,819
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$499M
FY 2026, $6,728 per person
How people get to work
Bismarck, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bismarck, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
755
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
43
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 20°F
43.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bismarck, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Bismarck
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Alvan (Alvin)Village | 3.1 mi | 0.8 |
| HenningVillage | 5.8 mi | 1.5 |
| State Line City, INTown | 6.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Hedrick, INCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0 |
| DanvilleCity | 7.4 mi | 17.9 |
| Marshfield, INCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Pence, INCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.2 |
| RossvilleVillage | 9 mi | 1.4 |
| PotomacVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Foster, INCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| TiltonVillage | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| West Lebanon, INTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Tab, INCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Judyville, INCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| OakwoodVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| BelgiumVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bismarck, IL in?
- Bismarck is in Vermilion County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Bismarck, IL?
- About 507 people live in Bismarck, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bismarck?
- Nearby places include Alvan (Alvin) (3.1 mi), Henning (5.8 mi), State Line City, IN (6.3 mi), Hedrick, IN (7 mi), Danville (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023