County profile · North Dakota
Burleigh County, ND market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Burleigh County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 103,251
- +4.7% since 2020
- Households
- 41,269
- Median household income
- $86,851
- +21.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $324,000
- Jobs located here
- 59,122
- Highest market score
- 87
- Veterinarians, #29 of 1,485 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 103,251 people live in Burleigh County, in 41,269 households. Population estimates put the population change in Burleigh County from 2020 to 2025 at +4.7%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Burleigh County is $86,851 a year, 8% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 21.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Burleigh County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (81).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Burleigh County are for veterinarians (87), grocery stores (86) and grocery and convenience stores (85). Burleigh County ranks #29 of 1,485 scored counties for veterinarians.
Burleigh County is part of the Bismarck metro area. For its number of households, Burleigh County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for electricians (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for grocery stores (47% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Burleigh County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Burleigh County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinarians | 87 | #29 of 1,485 | 10 | 2.4 | $3.8M | 140 | 5 |
| Grocery stores | 86 | #93 of 2,070 | 15 | 3.6 | $17.4M | 188 | 12 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 85 | #101 of 2,402 | 66 | 16.0 | $4M | 117 | 14 |
| Convenience stores | 81 | #149 of 2,261 | 30 | 7.3 | $8.7M | 111 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 77 | #132 of 2,090 | 25 | 6.1 | $7M | 137 | 74 |
| Gas stations | 77 | #217 of 2,358 | 39 | 9.5 | $3M | 126 | 26 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 76 | #143 of 1,656 | 28 | 6.8 | $2.2M | 125 | 34 |
| Car washes and detailing | 75 | #130 of 1,451 | 18 | 4.4 | $2.6M | 104 | 5 |
| Funeral homes | 75 | #134 of 1,472 | 5 | 1.2 | $1.2M | 176 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 75 | #243 of 2,405 | 176 | 42.6 | $990K | 149 | 69 |
| Barbershops | 71 | #199 of 1,356 | 15 | 3.6 | $2.9M | 156 | 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 70 | #167 of 1,334 | 18 | 4.4 | $2.4M | 117 | 10 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 69 | #411 of 2,222 | 54 | 13.1 | $3.2M | 106 | 74 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 67 | #486 of 2,405 | 378 | 91.6 | $461K | 124 | 180 |
| Gyms | 66 | #317 of 1,792 | 29 | 7.0 | $1.5M | 112 | 15 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 66 | #359 of 1,889 | 28 | 6.8 | $6.2M | 150 | 36 |
| Pet businesses | 66 | #435 of 2,200 | 44 | 10.7 | $869K | 99 | 25 |
| Nail salons | 64 | #300 of 1,328 | 20 | 4.8 | $2.2M | 132 | 11 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 62 | #531 of 2,088 | 59 | 14.3 | $719K | 109 | 25 |
| Dry cleaners | 61 | #153 of 507 | 5 | 1.2 | $17.5M | 112 | 4 |
| Tire shops | 60 | #525 of 1,530 | 18 | 4.4 | $2.6M | 105 | 11 |
| Auto repair shops | 59 | #769 of 2,378 | 94 | 22.8 | $504K | 113 | 62 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 58 | #583 of 1,707 | 28 | 6.8 | $4.3M | 90 | 40 |
| Auto repair and car care | 58 | #839 of 2,401 | 163 | 39.5 | $291K | 108 | 84 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 54 | #568 of 1,327 | 15 | 3.6 | $3.2M | 102 | 22 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 54 | #603 of 1,302 | 29 | 7.0 | $2.2M | 69 | 7 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 53 | #332 of 777 | 12 | 2.9 | $3.5M | 87 | 15 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 53 | #387 of 887 | 15 | 3.6 | Index only | 105 | 6 |
| Pet stores | 53 | #433 of 974 | 11 | 2.7 | $3.5M | 77 | 4 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 53 | #654 of 1,461 | 18 | 4.4 | $2.1M | 83 | 16 |
| Child care and preschools | 50 | #821 of 1,611 | 22 | 5.3 | $887K | 88 | 35 |
| Property management | 49 | #460 of 910 | 12 | 2.9 | Index only | 92 | 20 |
| Physical therapy | 48 | #784 of 1,422 | 35 | 8.5 | $1.8M | 74 | 20 |
| Spas and skin care | 48 | #965 of 1,769 | 50 | 12.1 | $881K | 101 | 14 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 47 | #1,068 of 1,886 | 63 | 15.3 | $992K | 101 | 52 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 46 | #293 of 479 | 5 | 1.2 | $9.5M | 69 | 5 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 46 | #1,386 of 2,394 | 409 | 99.1 | $153K | 100 | 163 |
| Hair salons | 45 | #1,443 of 2,339 | 117 | 28.4 | $376K | 87 | 38 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 45 | #1,477 of 2,385 | 206 | 49.9 | $214K | 101 | 69 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 43 | #1,291 of 2,063 | 63 | 15.3 | $2.8M | 75 | 36 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 41 | #1,481 of 2,210 | 124 | 30.0 | $708K | 80 | 58 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 40 | #1,417 of 2,087 | 98 | 23.7 | $895K | 70 | 54 |
| Home repair trades | 40 | #1,512 of 2,057 | 77 | 18.7 | $1.6M | 64 | 91 |
| Roofing and gutters | 39 | #847 of 1,177 | 25 | 6.1 | $4.8M | 57 | 12 |
| Chiropractors | 38 | #1,081 of 1,490 | 46 | 11.1 | $1.4M | 57 | 46 |
| Electricians | 36 | #901 of 1,160 | 24 | 5.8 | $5M | 42 | 39 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 35 | #1,861 of 2,176 | 129 | 31.3 | Index only | 87 | 77 |
| Real estate | 35 | #1,877 of 2,229 | 159 | 38.5 | Index only | 89 | 121 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 33 | #1,213 of 1,493 | 41 | 9.9 | $1.3M | 45 | 55 |
| House cleaning | 32 | #725 of 847 | 12 | 2.9 | $4.5M | 71 | 47 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 31 | #1,558 of 1,771 | 57 | 13.8 | $956K | 57 | 102 |
| Insurance agencies | 25 | #1,956 of 2,272 | 78 | 18.9 | $909K | 72 | 71 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.0 | $21.9M | 175 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.0 | $13.6M | 133 | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.7 | Index only | 78 | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 4 |
Household spending in Burleigh County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $47.4M | $1,148 | 120 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $117.6M | $2,850 | 110 |
| Food away from home | $174.2M | $4,222 | 104 |
| Groceries | $261.4M | $6,335 | 100 |
| Personal care products and services | $44M | $1,067 | 106 |
| Child care and other personal services | $19.5M | $473 | 81 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $42.4M | $1,028 | 105 |
| Medical and dental services | $62.5M | $1,514 | 118 |
| Pets | $38.2M | $926 | 102 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $87.7M | $2,126 | 103 |
| Vehicle insurance | $70.9M | $1,719 | 88 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $120.4M | $2,916 | 97 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $54.5M | $1,320 | 93 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $614M | $14,877 | 89 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Burleigh County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 103,251+4.7% since 2020
- Households
- 41,269
- Median age
- 39.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 71%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 1,633 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 62
- Median household income
- $86,851+21.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $110,470
- Median home value
- $324,000
- Jobs located here
- 59,122
- Daytime population
- 107,970Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Burleigh County, ND growing?
Population estimates put Burleigh County at 103,251 people in 2025, up 4.7% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 41,269 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 21.4%, before inflation.
How much do households in Burleigh County, ND spend?
Households in Burleigh County spend about $614M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $261.4M on groceries and $174.2M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Burleigh County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 120, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (81).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Burleigh County, ND?
Of the business types scored in Burleigh County, veterinarians (87), grocery stores (86) and grocery and convenience stores (85) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For veterinarians, that ranks #29 of 1,485 scored counties.
How does Burleigh County, ND compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Burleigh County is $86,851, 8% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 4.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $324,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for electricians (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for grocery stores (47% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 52 of the 56 business types have a score in Burleigh County, each ranked against other counties.
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