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Bismarck, Missouri
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The Sign of a Good Town
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Location of Bismarck, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Francois |
| Incorporated | 1877 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (310 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,239 |
| • Density | 1,243.98/sq mi (480.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip code |
63624
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-05878 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394176 |
Bismarck is a city in St. Francois County, Missouri, United States. It is a small community with a rich history. In 2020, about 1,239 people lived there.
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History of Bismarck, Missouri
Bismarck is located in the western part of St. Francois County. The city grew because of its good location for farming. It was also important because it was where two railroad lines met. These were the Belmont branch and the main line of the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway.
How Bismarck Got Its Name
The city of Bismarck was first planned out in 1868. It was named after Otto von Bismarck, a famous German leader. He was known as the "Iron Chancellor of Germany." The people who founded the town hoped to attract German immigrants to the area. This was a time when the railroad was growing fast.
The railroad tracks ran through the town from the northwest to the southeast. Most of Bismarck's first streets were named after trees. Only Main and Center streets were different.
Becoming an Official Town
In 1877, Bismarck officially became a town. This was done by the County Court. The first leaders, called trustees, were William H. Gullivan, Benjamin Schoch, C. C. Grider, George H. Kelly, and A. H. Tegmeyer. The town's official status was changed in 1881, but Bismarck was later made an official town again.
Bismarck During World War I
During World War I, some people in the United States felt very patriotic. They thought that a town named after a German leader was "un-American." Some citizens wanted to change the town's name to "Loyal." However, most residents did not agree. They decided to keep the name Bismarck.
Geography of Bismarck
Bismarck is a small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 1.00 square mile (2.58 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
People Living in Bismarck
The number of people living in Bismarck has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 285 | — | |
| 1890 | 837 | 193.7% | |
| 1900 | 708 | −15.4% | |
| 1910 | 848 | 19.8% | |
| 1920 | 949 | 11.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,185 | 24.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,302 | 9.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,244 | −4.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,237 | −0.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,387 | 12.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,625 | 17.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,579 | −2.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,470 | −6.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,546 | 5.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,239 | −19.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Bismarck's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city of Bismarck had 1,546 people. There were 634 households, which are groups of people living together. About 410 of these were families. The city had about 1,546 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Bismarck were White (97.61%). A small number were Black or African American (0.26%), Native American (0.91%), or Asian (0.06%). Some people were from other backgrounds or more than one background. About 0.65% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (34.9%) had children under 18 living with them. About 43.8% were married couples. Some households had a single parent. About 26.8% of households were individuals living alone. This included 11.7% who were 65 years old or older. The average household had 2.44 people. The average family had 2.95 people.
The average age of people in Bismarck was 37.2 years old. About 24.5% of residents were under 18. About 14% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (52.7%) than males (47.3%).
Transportation in Bismarck
Bismarck has a small airport called the Bismarck Memorial Airport. It is located about one nautical mile (1.9 kilometers) southeast of the city's main business area.
The Missouri Pacific railroad line also runs through Bismarck. This line connects St. Louis to Laredo.
Famous People from Bismarck
Several notable people have connections to Bismarck:
- George Washington Peck – He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Michigan.
- Johnny Reagan – He is a member of the Missouri Basketball Hall of Fame.
- Glen D. VanHerck – He is a general in the U.S. Air Force. He commanded USNORTHCOM and NORAD.
See also
In Spanish: Bismarck (Misuri) para niños
