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Bottineau County

North Dakota · 6,379 residents · 1,668.858 sq mi
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Bottineau County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,074. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $157,300. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 133%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,379
−11%since 2000
from 7,149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+4%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Bottineau County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,074
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,853 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,339
+130%since 2000
from $16,227 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,300
+133%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$685
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
20.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+61%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(6,935)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(35)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(160)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(5,688)
Black0.5%(31)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(141)
Asian0.7%(42)
Other5.7%(367)
Diversity Score21.6%(1,377)
Segregation Score28.6%(1,826)
Diversity Score
22
+865%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+26%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.2%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bottineau County, North Dakota?

Bottineau County, North Dakota has about 6,379 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bottineau County, North Dakota earns about $65,074 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bottineau County, North Dakota expensive?

In Bottineau County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $157,300, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Bottineau County, North Dakota?

About 25.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bottineau County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bottineau County, North Dakota?

About 9.0% of people in Bottineau County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bottineau County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Bottineau County, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,632 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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3 census tracts
Census Tract 9524Census Tract 9523Census Tract 9525
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 58318ZIP 58750ZIP 58793ZIP 58384ZIP 58783ZIP 58760ZIP 58762ZIP 58748ZIP 58711
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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