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Bottineau

North Dakota · 2,211 residents · 1.316 sq mi
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Bottineau has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,730. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $66,300. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,211
−5%since 2000
from 2,336 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,680 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,775 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.9
+3%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Bottineau
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,730
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,022 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,278
+35%since 2000
from $16,530 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing4.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$494
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.1%
−36.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
31.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+7%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(2,216)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1%(23)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(100)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(2,020)
Black0.7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(30)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other6.3%(140)
Diversity Score20.6%(456)
Diversity Score
21
+383%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+33%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.1%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bottineau, North Dakota?

Bottineau, North Dakota has about 2,211 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bottineau, North Dakota?

The typical household in Bottineau, North Dakota earns about $37,730 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bottineau, North Dakota expensive?

In Bottineau, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $66,300, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Bottineau, North Dakota?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bottineau, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bottineau, North Dakota?

About 14.6% of people in Bottineau, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bottineau, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Bottineau, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 387 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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