The 2000 Census showed that Burleigh County had a population of 69,416 people. This represented 10.81% of the total population of North Dakota, making it the state's 2nd most populous county (out of 53 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Burleigh had a population of 79,822 people. This is an increase of 14.99% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 81,308 | +17.13% | +1.86% since 2009 |
2009 | 79,822 | +14.99% | +1.76% since 2008 |
2008 | 78,445 | +13.01% | +1.64% since 2007 |
2007 | 77,178 | +11.18% | +1.99% since 2006 |
2006 | 75,673 | +9.01% | +2.09% since 2005 |
2005 | 74,126 | +6.79% | +2.07% since 2004 |
2004 | 72,622 | +4.62% | +1.07% since 2003 |
2003 | 71,851 | +3.51% | +1.17% since 2002 |
2002 | 71,021 | +2.31% | +1.32% since 2001 |
2001 | 70,096 | +0.98% | +0.98% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 69,416 | The Last Census |
Burleigh County had 29,003 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Burleigh County has a total area<3> of 1,668 square miles [4,320 km²]. Of this total, 1,633 square miles [4,229 km²] of the area is land, with the balance (2.1%) being water (34.95 square miles [90.5 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Burleigh County had a population density of 42.51 people per square mile [16.41 people/km²], making it the state's 3rd most densely populated county (out of 53 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Burleigh County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Burleigh and the state of North Dakota. Click here for the Burleigh County QuickFact (QF-38015).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Burleigh County:
Community | Census QuickFact | Population (2009 Est) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Bismarck | QF-3807200 | 61,217 | 55,532 | 10.24% |
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Burleigh County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Emmons | QF-38029 | SE | 3,398 | 4,331 | -21.54% |
Kidder | QF-38043 | E | 2,201 | 2,753 | -20.05% |
McLean | QF-38055 | NW | 8,310 | 9,311 | -10.75% |
Morton | QF-38059 | W | 26,464 | 25,303 | 4.59% |
Oliver | QF-38065 | NW | 1,643 | 2,065 | -20.44% |
Sheridan | QF-38083 | N | 1,228 | 1,710 | -28.19% |
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