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Bottineau County, North Dakota
Bottineau County, North Dakota. Bottineau County had 6,284 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.5% since 2020, while North Dakota grew 2.6%. It holds 54 places (12 cities, villages and boroughs and 42 towns and townships) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 38009.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,284
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,379 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,378
Median household income
$85,000
±$14,018 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $76,657
Median home value
$193,200
±$31,134 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $249,900
Median gross rent
$796
±$76 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $954
How many people live in Bottineau County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 6,379 residents in Bottineau County. The Census Bureau estimates 6,284 for July 1, 2025, down 1.5% since 2020, while North Dakota grew 2.6%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 6,378 over 1,669 square miles of land.
| Measure | Bottineau County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,378 | 784,841 | −124 |
| Households | 2,674±133 | 331,063 | −318 |
| Average household size | 2.29±0.11 | 2.28 | +0.21 |
| Housing units | 3,956±21 | 377,281 | −476 |
Bottineau County's population since 2000
From 7,149 in 2000 to 6,284 in 2025: down 12.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Bottineau County?
Bottineau County holds 54 places: 12 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 42 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Bottineau with 2,152 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Bottineau | 2,194 | $65,905 |
|---|---|---|
| Roland TownshipGEOID 3800967740 | 556 | $111,667 |
| Whitteron TownshipGEOID 3800985860 | 469 | $130,500 |
| Westhope | 374 | $69,479 |
| Lansford | 238 | $72,500 |
| Pickering TownshipGEOID 3800962300 | 200 | not published |
| Willow CityGEOID 3886380 | 149 | $74,375 |
| Dalen TownshipGEOID 3800917780 | 123 | not published |
| Homen TownshipGEOID 3800938540 | 122 | $46,146 |
| Cordelia TownshipGEOID 3800915980 | 98 | not published |
| NewburgGEOID 3856020 | 96 | $90,781 |
| MaxbassGEOID 3851420 | 89 | not published |
| Tacoma TownshipGEOID 3800977740 | 79 | $125,417 |
| Mount Rose TownshipGEOID 3800954900 | 71 | $101,875 |
| Antler TownshipGEOID 3800902700 | 68 | $101,250 |
| Oak Valley TownshipGEOID 3800958860 | 68 | not published |
| Haram TownshipGEOID 3800935220 | 65 | $130,521 |
| Hastings TownshipGEOID 3800936060 | 64 | $67,750 |
| Scotia TownshipGEOID 3800971340 | 62 | $151,167 |
| Kane TownshipGEOID 3800941300 | 59 | not published |
| Wellington TownshipGEOID 3800984340 | 59 | not published |
| Elms TownshipGEOID 3800923780 | 58 | $30,625 |
| Lansford TownshipGEOID 3800944940 | 56 | not published |
| Scandia TownshipGEOID 3800971060 | 50 | not published |
| Cut Bank TownshipGEOID 3800917540 | 46 | not published |
| Ostby TownshipGEOID 3800960180 | 45 | $184,118 |
| Sherman TownshipGEOID 3800972500 | 45 | not published |
| LandaGEOID 3844700 | 41 | $140,227 |
| Elysian TownshipGEOID 3800923980 | 41 | $100,833 |
| Bentinck TownshipGEOID 3800906020 | 41 | not published |
| Brander TownshipGEOID 3800909060 | 40 | $198,594 |
| Renville TownshipGEOID 3800966100 | 40 | not published |
| Sergius TownshipGEOID 3800971820 | 39 | $138,750 |
| SourisGEOID 3874020 | 37 | not published |
| Chatfield TownshipGEOID 3800913780 | 36 | not published |
| Wheaton TownshipGEOID 3800985260 | 35 | not published |
| Richburg TownshipGEOID 3800966540 | 34 | not published |
| Willow Vale TownshipGEOID 3800986500 | 32 | not published |
| Newborg TownshipGEOID 3800955940 | 31 | $97,083 |
| Amity TownshipGEOID 3800902100 | 31 | not published |
| Starbuck TownshipGEOID 3800975500 | 29 | not published |
| Oak Creek TownshipGEOID 3800958700 | 25 | not published |
| GardenaGEOID 3829180 | 24 | not published |
| KramerGEOID 3843500 | 24 | $78,750 |
| Lewis TownshipGEOID 3800946260 | 24 | $67,917 |
| Blaine TownshipGEOID 3800907540 | 23 | not published |
| Eidsvold TownshipGEOID 3800922620 | 23 | $43,125 |
| AntlerGEOID 3802660 | 22 | $45,417 |
| Stone Creek TownshipGEOID 3800976260 | 22 | not published |
| Lordsburg TownshipGEOID 3800948060 | 16 | not published |
| OverlyGEOID 3860380 | 10 | not published |
| Wayne TownshipGEOID 3800983980 | 10 | not published |
| Peabody TownshipGEOID 3800961180 | 8 | not published |
| Hoffman TownshipGEOID 3800938380 | 7 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bottineau County?
The median resident of Bottineau County is 44.2 years old; 22.1% are under 18 and 25.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.1%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 4.7%. 3.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bottineau County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.2±0.9 | 35.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.1% | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.7%±0.4 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% | 4.7% | +0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.1%±0.3 pts | 81.7% | −2.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 4.7%±1.3 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0%±1.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.1%±1.0 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.9%±1.1 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.7%±1.9 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 11.9%±2.2 pts | 12.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.4%±2.1 pts | 6.5% | +4.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.1%±1.7 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.4%±3.6 pts | 32.7% | +6.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.2%±1.8 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.9%±1.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bottineau County earn?
Half of Bottineau County's 2,674 households earn less than $85,000 a year (±$14,018), against $76,657 in North Dakota. In 2015-2019 it was $74,311 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bottineau County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,000±$14,018 | $76,657 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $110,332±$8,971 | $101,793 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,474±$4,070 | $43,389 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.6%±2.2 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.7%±5.6 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.2%±1.5 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.6%±1.9 pts | 88.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bottineau County?
Owners occupy 79.2% of Bottineau County's occupied homes and renters 20.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $193,200 by its owner (±$31,134). The median renter pays $796 a month including utilities, and 18.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bottineau County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $193,200±$31,134 | $249,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $796±$76 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 18.1%±6.9 pts | 31.1% | −18.9 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,419±$146 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.2%±3.7 pts | 62.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,956±21 | 377,281 | −476 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±1.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.1%±3.0 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.0%±2.9 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.4%±2.7 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±1.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.6%±2.8 pts | 11.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bottineau County building?
Builders took permits for 14 new housing units across Bottineau County in 2025 (14 single-family), 2.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bottineau County get to work?
78.4% of Bottineau County's workers drive alone and 5.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 1.6%.
| Measure | Bottineau County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.3%±2.5 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.6%±0.9 pts | 2.8% | −2.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 78.4%±3.5 pts | 77.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.8%±2.5 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 6.2%±2.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.0%±1.8 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.7 min±2.8 | 17.9 min | +4.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Bottineau County's census tracts?
Bottineau County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $65,603 (Tract 9523) to $107,986 (Tract 9524).
| Tract 952338009952300 | 2,233±143 | $65,603 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 952438009952400 | 2,361±233 | $107,986 |
| Tract 952538009952500 | 1,784±181 | $68,958 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Bottineau County compare with North Dakota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 20th of 53 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 27th of 53 |
| Residents per square mile | 26th of 53 |
| Median household income | 10th of 53 |
| Median home value | 18th of 53 |
| Median gross rent | 19th of 53 |
| Poverty rate | 47th of 53 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8th of 53 |
| Median age | 24th of 53 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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