Bottineau County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bottineau County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 6,390. It is the 20th most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bottineau County is 43.8 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 35.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bottineau County is $83,460. This is 10% higher than the state median of $75,949. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.5%. This is 29% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.6%. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $190,900. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $241,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Bottineau County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bottineau County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.4%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.2%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

27.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 32.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.0%.