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Burleigh County, North Dakota had an estimated 103,107 residents on July 1, 2024, up 4.7 percent since the 2020 census base of 98,455, across 1,633 square miles. County output reached $7.81 bn in 2024, 3,218 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 100 7(a) approvals worth $56.1 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Burleigh County
How many people live in Burleigh County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-2024100,600
- Households41,269
- Average household size2.44
- Median household income$86,851
- Median age38.5
- Median gross rent$998 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$324,000
- Home value to household income3.7 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income13.8 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher39.1 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree12.0 percent
- Adults 25 and over67,961
- Population under 1823,364
- Share under 1823.2 percent
- Population 65 and over18,028
- Share 65 and over17.9 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6459,208
- Civilian labor force52,789
- Unemployment rate2.3 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over68.3 percent
- Rank by population among North Dakota counties2nd of 53
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included617th of 3,222
Burleigh County is the 2nd largest of 53 North Dakota counties by population. A median home costs 3.7 times median household income, which is moderately unaffordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 23.2 percent against 17.9 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Burleigh County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 2024103,107
- Census 2020 base population98,455
- Population change since the 2020 census base4.73 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 20241,623
- Births, 20241,155
- Deaths, 2024824
- Natural change, 2024331
- Net domestic migration, 2024571
- Net international migration, 2024713
- Total net migration, 20241,284
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 20241,511
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents575th of 3,144
The county has grown 4.73 percent since the 2020 census base. The population grew in 2024 from both sources: births exceeded deaths and more people moved in than left.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Burleigh County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving2,593
- People arriving, from those returns4,318
- Tax returns filed by households leaving2,656
- Net household movement-63
- Adjusted gross income arriving$160.3 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$-21.6 m
- Average income of an arriving household$61,809
- Average income of a leaving household$68,492
- Largest single originMorton County (618 households)
- Largest single destinationMorton County (645 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morton County | 618 | 1,018 | $35.2 m |
| Cass County | 123 | 183 | $8.3 m |
| Ward County | 102 | 156 | $5.3 m |
| Stark County | 93 | 153 | $6.7 m |
| Grand Forks County | 71 | 106 | $5.8 m |
| McLean County | 66 | 101 | $4.2 m |
| Stutsman County | 50 | 79 | $2.5 m |
| Mercer County | 49 | 74 | $3.5 m |
Households arriving report $6,683 less average income than households leaving, which drains spending power even where headcount holds up. The largest single source of arrivals is Morton County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Burleigh County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$7.81 bn
- County GDP, 2023$7.35 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20246.2 percent
- GDP change over five years32.1 percent
- Rank by GDP among the North Dakota areas BEA publishes2nd of 53
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes537th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$77,629
Output grew 6.2 percent in the latest year and 32.1 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Burleigh County
- Covered employment, annual average58,033
- Establishments reporting4,390
- Average annual pay$63,464
- Average weekly wage$1,220
- Health care and social assistance, employment11,659
- Health care and social assistance, average annual pay$71,935
- Retail trade, employment7,224
- Retail trade, average annual pay$41,600
- Accommodation and food services, employment5,360
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$24,513
- Construction, employment3,138
- Construction, average annual pay$72,503
- Professional, scientific and technical services, employment2,897
- Wholesale trade, employment2,107
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 11,659 | 496 | $71,935 |
| Retail trade | 7,224 | 428 | $41,600 |
| Accommodation and food services | 5,360 | 246 | $24,513 |
| Construction | 3,138 | 473 | $72,503 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 2,897 | 581 | $96,785 |
| Wholesale trade | 2,107 | 284 | $85,863 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 2,068 | 354 | $50,295 |
| Other services, except public administration | 2,046 | 370 | $53,562 |
Health care and social assistance is the largest private sector at 11,659 jobs, 20.1 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Burleigh County?
- Establishments, all industries3,218
- Employment at those establishments47,601
- Annual payroll$2.70 bn
- Establishments per 1,000 residents32.0
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Burleigh County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 2024258
- Declared construction value permitted$91.4 m
- Single family units authorized207
- Multifamily units authorized51
- Multifamily share of units19.8 percent
- Average declared value per unit$354,296
- Units authorized per 1,000 households6.3
Single-family homes are 80.2 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Burleigh County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded100
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$56.1 m
- Average 7(a) approval$561,492
- Median 7(a) approval$194,500
- 10th percentile approval$30,000
- 90th percentile approval$1,418,600
- Largest single approval$5,000,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)1,372
- Jobs per approval13.7
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active33
- Distinct industries receiving approvals58
- Median 7(a) term84 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer7.0 percent
- Loans on real estate terms7
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter88
- Franchise loans20
- Franchise share of approvals20.0 percent
- Leading industry by approval countBeauty Salons (7)
- Most active lenderFirst Western Bank & Trust (27)
- 504 approvals recorded116
- 504 gross approval dollars$84.8 m
- Average 504 approval$730,905
- Median 504 approval$468,000
- Distinct CDCs active5
- 504 jobs per approval12.1
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved16.6
- Most active CDCDakota Business Lending (68)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$140.9 m
The average approval of $561,492 sits well above the median of $194,500, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. Only 7.0 percent of approvals run on real estate terms, so SBA credit here is mostly working capital and equipment rather than property acquisition.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Burleigh County
Do SBA loans in Burleigh County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded43
- Paid in full43
- Charged off0
- Charge-off rate on resolved loans0.0 percent
- Status: Paid in full43
- Status: Exempt from disclosure49
- Status: Cancelled8
Of the 43 loans that have reached a final outcome, 0.0 percent were charged off. This is computed only over resolved loans, because a loan still running has not yet succeeded or failed and counting it either way would be wrong.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Burleigh County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending3
- Bismarck, approvals97
- Lincoln, approvals2
- Bismark, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | 97 | $55,717,200 |
| Lincoln | 2 | $182,000 |
| Bismark | 1 | $250,000 |
Bismarck accounts for 97 approvals against 2 in Lincoln. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
Burleigh County
How large is Burleigh County?
- Land area1,633 sq mi
- Rank by land area among North Dakota counties13th of 53
- Width, east to west42 mi
- Height, north to south47.9 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary6
- Residents per square mile of land62
- Establishments per square mile1.97
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Burleigh County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Burleigh County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 380017
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book14
- Of those, participating in the NFIP5
- NFIP participation rate35.7 percent
- Best Community Rating System class in the county A lower CRS class is a larger flood insurance premium discount.Class 7
- Communities carrying a CRS class1
- Radon levels in Burleigh County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/LZone 1
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Burleigh County (community 380017), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Burleigh County in radon zone 1, a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. The best Community Rating System class among the county's communities is 7, which carries a flood insurance premium discount for policies written in that community. 35.7 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-2024100,600
- Households41,269
- Average household size2.44
- Median household income$86,851
- Median age38.5
Common questions
Burleigh County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Burleigh County, North Dakota?
The Census Bureau estimates 103,107 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 100,600, in 41,269 households, ranking 2nd of 53 North Dakota counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Burleigh County's population growing?
The population has grown 4.73 percent since the 2020 census base of 98,455, to 103,107 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 1,155 births against 824 deaths, with net migration of 1,284. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Burleigh County?
$86,851. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $324,000, which is 3.7 times income, and median gross rent is $998 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Burleigh County?
3,218 establishments, employing 47,601 people with an annual payroll of $2.70 bn. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Burleigh County?
Health care and social assistance is the largest private sector at 11,659 jobs, 20.1 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 58,033 jobs at an average annual pay of $63,464, or $1,220 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Burleigh County?
100 7(a) approvals totaling $56.1 m since FY2020, across 33 lenders, with a median approval of $194,500, plus 116 504 approvals worth $84.8 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
Do SBA loans in Burleigh County get paid back?
Of the 43 loans that have reached a final outcome, 43 were paid in full and 0 charged off, a charge-off rate of 0.0 percent. Loans still running are excluded, because they have not yet succeeded or failed.
How many building permits were issued in Burleigh County?
258 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $91.4 m. Multifamily was 19.8 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Burleigh County?
Zone 1, a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Burleigh County come from?
The largest single origin is Morton County, with 618 households. Arriving households report an average income of $61,809 against $68,492 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Burleigh County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Burleigh County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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Cities and places in Burleigh.
8 Census places lie wholly or partly in Burleigh County. All 8 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | city | 75,556 | 97 | Wholly in this county |
| Lincoln | city | 4,381 | 2 | Wholly in this county |
| Wilton | city | 607 | None recorded | 44.7 percent here, 55.3 percent McLean County |
| Apple Valley | CDP | 279 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Wing | city | 207 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Menoken | CDP | 102 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Regan | city | 85 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Driscoll | CDP | 59 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
A further 1 of the county's 100 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Burleigh County, the largest being Bismark (1). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.