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Mandan, North Dakota

Introduction to Mandan, North Dakota

Mandan, North Dakota, in Morton county, is 4 miles W of Bismarck, North Dakota and 388 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is located in the Bismarck metropolitan area. Mandan’s population is 16,718.

Mandan History

Mandan became the county seat of Morton County in 1881. The city was founded in 1873 and was surveyed for the Northern Pacific Railway. It was named after a local Native American tribe. In 1883, a railroad bridge was established connecting Bismarck to Mandan. In its initial years, the city developed as a railroad and agricultural center.

Mandan and nearby Attractions

  • North Dakota State Railroad Museum
  • Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
  • Raging Rivers Waterpark
  • Huff Hills Ski Area
  • Prairie West Golf Course
  • Dakota Zoo

Things To Do In Mandan

Mandan is home to the North Dakota State Railroad Museum. The Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park offers facilities for camping, hiking, fishing, biking and horseback riding. It also includes scenic picnic areas. One can also visit the North Dakota Heritage Center and the De Mores State Historic Site from mandan. Local festivals include the Art in the Park Festival, Fort Lincoln Festival, Rodeo Days and Buggies 'n Blues.

Mandan Transportation

Minot International is the nearest major airport.

Mandan Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Bismarck State College, Minot State University and the University of Mary.

High Points

Mandan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 11%Mandan Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Mandan Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Mandan, ND

Comparing Mandan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Dakota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old69
Well-Paid Single Men57
Age of the Population53
Senior Citizens42
Well-Paid Single Women48
Female Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size59

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty56
College Educated Adults58
People in Middle Class or Better58
Median Family Income58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times93
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use59

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents91
Housing Recently Built79
People Living Alone52
Affordability of Property Taxes41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime83
Low Property Crime74

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