Bottineau County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Name: Bottineau County, North Dakota Demographics
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Bottineau County, North Dakota has a population of 6,378, the 20th most populous county in North Dakota. The median household income is $85,000 and the median home value is $193,200. The poverty rate is 7.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Bottineau County Quick Facts

Population 6,378

Median Household Income $85,000

Median Home Value $193,200

Poverty Rate 7.6%

Unemployment Rate 1.7%

Median Age 44.2 years

Homeownership Rate 79.2%

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 30.3%

High School Graduation 94.1%

Cities/Places 12

Population 6,378 20th of 53

Median Income $85,000 11% higher than state

Poverty Rate 7.6%

Unemployment 1.7%

How Bottineau County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	6,390	6,378	-0.2%
Median household income	$83,460	$85,000	+1.8%
Median home value	$190,900	$193,200	+1.2%

Median Household Income

Bottineau

$85,000

$76,657

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Bottineau

$193,200

$249,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.2%

$25K-$50K 16.9%

$50K-$100K 29.4%

$100K+ 40.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.3%

$10K-$15K

3.5%

$15K-$20K

1.8%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

2.1%

$30K-$35K

5.2%

$35K-$40K

3.4%

$40K-$45K

2.8%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

6.3%

$60K-$75K

11.5%

$75K-$100K

11.6%

$100K-$125K

12.7%

$125K-$150K

9.4%

$150K-$200K

7.7%

$200K+

10.8%

Employment

1.7% Unemployment Rate State: 2.8%|National: 5.2%

57.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.2%

Renter 20.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $796/mo 11.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.1%

18-34

17.7%

35-54

20.4%

55-74

29.4%

75+

10.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 32 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Bottineau County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Bottineau	2,205	$65,905	12.0%	$165,000
Westhope	435	$69,479	8.5%	$102,800
Willow City	238	$74,375	5.9%	$64,500
Lansford	216	$72,500	5.1%	$156,300
Newburg	67	$90,781	9.0%	$100,000
Maxbass	56	N/A	30.4%	$40,000
Landa	52	$140,227	0.0%	N/A
Souris	38	N/A	23.7%	N/A
Gardena	37	N/A	0.0%	$2,000,000+
Kramer	21	$78,750	0.0%	$81,700
Antler	15	$45,417	33.3%	$36,300
Overly	10	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Bottineau County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 6,378. It is the 20th most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bottineau County is 44.2 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 35.9 years. 10.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bottineau County is $85,000. This is 11% higher than the state median of $76,657. It is also 5% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.6%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.7%. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $193,200. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Bottineau County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bottineau County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.6%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

30.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 32.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Bottineau County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against North Dakota and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bottineau County, North Dakota?

Bottineau County has a population of 6,378, making it the 20th most populous county in North Dakota.

What is the median income in Bottineau County?

The median household income in Bottineau County is $85,000 with a poverty rate of 7.6%.

How many cities are in Bottineau County, North Dakota?

Bottineau County contains 12 Census-designated places.