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Bottineau

North Dakota · 2,194 residents · 1.316 sq mi
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Bottineau has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,306. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $134,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,194
−6%since 2000
from 2,336 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,667 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,775 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
−9%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Bottineau
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,306
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,022 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,759
+86%since 2000
from $16,530 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,300
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$674
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
36.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+38%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81%(1,778)
Black1.3%(28)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(81)
Asian1.3%(28)
Other12.1%(265)
Diversity Score39.8%(874)
Diversity Score
40
+832%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+35%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.9%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bottineau, North Dakota?

Bottineau, North Dakota has about 2,194 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bottineau, North Dakota earns about $59,306 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 $134,300, and the typical rent is about $674 a month.

How educated are people in Bottineau, North Dakota?

About 26.7% 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 14.7% 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 404 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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