Bottineau County, North Dakota
Located in North Dakota, Bottineau County has a population of 6,378 residents and a median age of 44.2 years, making it the #2,782 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 7.6%. The median home value is $193,200, and the median household income is $85,000, which is 13% above the national median.
Demographics
Bottineau County has a population of 6,378, making it the #2,782 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.2 years, which is 13.6% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Bottineau County is $85,000, ranking #421 out of 3,222 counties — 13.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.6% and unemployment stands at 1.6%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Bottineau County is $193,200 (-31.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $796/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.2%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Bottineau County, 30.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 9.9% below the national average, ranking #738 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Bottineau County is 80.3 years. 17.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
19.6% of adults in Bottineau County smoke , 39.3% are obese , and 25.4% report excessive drinking.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 34.3 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 21.6 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
11.6% of children in Bottineau County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 11.5 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Bottineau County is 70.0%. The mean commute time is 23.4 min, which is 15.3% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Bottineau County voted Republican with a margin of 55.3%. The vote was 21.5% Dem / 76.8% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.8 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Bottineau County, North Dakota
Bottineau County, North Dakota has a total population of 6,378, making it the 2,782nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bottineau County is 44.2 years, which is 13.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bottineau County is $85,000, which ranks #421 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6%.
The median home value in Bottineau County is $193,200, 31.5% below the national median. Renters in Bottineau County pay a median gross rent of $796 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bottineau County, 30.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.4 min.
Bottineau County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.1% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (4.7%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
All data for Bottineau County, North Dakota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.