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Current Statistics 2025.2
- Jun 24
- 4 min read
Introduction:
"I've heard people from North Dakota claim that Los Angeles is no bigger than Bismarck, North Dakota, which is not accurate."
Comparison of Los Angeles, CA, and Bismarck, ND:
Area:
Bismarck, ND: Approximately 35.182 square miles (91.12 km²).
Los Angeles, CA: Approximately 500 square miles.
Population:
Bismarck, ND:
2020 Census: 73,622
2023 Estimate: 75,092
Metropolitan Population: 133,626
Los Angeles, CA:
Metropolitan Population: Approximately 19 million
Personal Insights:
"I've lived in both Los Angeles and North Dakota, spending 38 years in Los Angeles and about 10 years in North Dakota. According to the 2024 census, the entire state of North Dakota had a population of 768,568, while the city of Los Angeles had a population of almost four million. The Greater Los Angeles area, which includes Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County and Ventura County, had a population of nearly 20 million.
To put this into perspective:
The Greater Los Angeles area has a population 25 times larger than the entire state of North Dakota.
The city of Los Angeles alone has a population six times greater than the entire state of North Dakota.
The population of California is almost 40 million, which is 52 times the population of North Dakota.
In terms of population size:
Los Angeles is six times bigger than Bismarck, ND.
The 2024 census recorded Bismarck's population as 103,107. This means Los Angeles is 38 times bigger than Bismarck in terms of population.
If we compare the Greater Los Angeles area to Bismarck:
The Greater Los Angeles area is 26 times bigger than Bismarck in terms of population.
The Greater Los Angeles area is the largest metropolitan area in California."
Area Comparison:
"A cousin of mine from New Town mentioned that Los Angeles seems endless, unlike New Town, which can be walked across easily. According to the Almanac:
The city of Bismarck is 38 square miles.
The city of Los Angeles is 502 square miles.
In terms of area:
Los Angeles is 13 times bigger than Bismarck."
Greater Los Angeles Area vs. Bismarck:
"Comparing the Greater Los Angeles area to Bismarck:
The Greater Los Angeles area is 34,000 square miles.
Bismarck is 38 square miles.
Therefore, the Greater Los Angeles area is 4,250 times bigger than Bismarck."
Fort Berthold Reservation vs. Los Angeles:
"Comparing the Fort Berthold Reservation to Los Angeles:
The Fort Berthold Reservation has a population of 6,341 in 2025, with 12,204 enrolled members.
The city of Los Angeles has a population of 4 million.
Therefore, Los Angeles' population is 631 times larger than the Fort Berthold Reservation.
In terms of area:
The Fort Berthold Reservation is 1,540 square miles.
The city of Los Angeles is 502 square miles.
Thus, the Fort Berthold Reservation is three times larger than the city of Los Angeles."
New Town vs. Los Angeles:
"Comparing New Town on the Fort Berthold Reservation to Los Angeles:
New Town's population in 2025 is 5,009.
Los Angeles has a population of 4 million.
Therefore, Los Angeles' population is 798 times larger than New Town's.
In terms of area:
New Town is 2.89 square miles.
Los Angeles is 502 square miles.
Thus, Los Angeles is 173 times larger than New Town."
New Town vs. Greater Los Angeles Area:
"Comparing New Town to the Greater Los Angeles area:
New Town's population is 5,009.
The Greater Los Angeles area has a population of 20 million.
Therefore, the Greater Los Angeles area has a population 3,992 times larger than New Town.
In terms of area:
New Town is 2.89 square miles.
The Greater Los Angeles area is 34,000 square miles.
Thus, the Greater Los Angeles area is 11,764 times larger than New Town."
Greater Los Angeles Area vs. Fort Berthold Reservation:
"Comparing the Greater Los Angeles area to the Fort Berthold Reservation:
The Greater Los Angeles area has a population of 20 million.
The Fort Berthold Reservation has a population of 6,341.
Therefore, the Greater Los Angeles area has a population 3,154 times larger than Fort Berthold.
In terms of area:
The Fort Berthold Reservation is 1,540 square miles.
The Greater Los Angeles area is 34,000 square miles.
Thus, the Greater Los Angeles area is 22 times larger than Fort Berthold."
Bismarck vs. Fort Berthold Reservation:
"Comparing Bismarck to the Fort Berthold Reservation:
Bismarck is 38 square miles.
The Fort Berthold Reservation is 1,540 square miles.
Therefore, the Fort Berthold Reservation is 40 times larger than Bismarck.
In terms of population:
New Town's population is 5,009.
Bismarck's population is 103,107.
Therefore, Bismarck's population is 20 times larger than New Town's and 16 times larger than the Fort Berthold Reservation."
Standing Rock Sioux Reservation:
"If you think the Fort Berthold Reservation is huge, the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in North and South Dakota is 3,625 square miles. That's seven times bigger than the city of Los Angeles and two times bigger than the Fort Berthold Reservation."
Yakutat, Alaska:
"The biggest city in the USA by area is Yakutat, Alaska, spanning 9,459.28 square miles, with a population of 666 people."
Conclusion:
"Los Angeles is significantly larger than Bismarck in both population and area. The Greater Los Angeles area is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States, both in terms of population and land area. It's important to acknowledge these differences and foster mutual respect and understanding between different regions of the United States."
