Bottineau County, North Dakota Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 20th-largest in North Dakota

The population of Bottineau County, North Dakota is 6,390 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 20th-largest county in North Dakota. The median household income is $83,460, the median home value is $190,900, and the median age is 43.8.

The population of Bottineau County has declined 0.8% since 2010 (6,441 → 6,391), a -0.06% annualized rate.

Bottineau County within North Dakota · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

6,390

Population

-0.06%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$83,460

Median Income

$190,900

Median Home Value

Bottineau County covers 1,669 sq mi of land at 3.8 people per square mile.

About Bottineau County, ND

The poverty rate is what most separates Bottineau County from the typical county: 4.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 6,390 residents, Bottineau County is a county in North Dakota. It ranks #20 among counties in North Dakota by population.

The typical household earns $83,460 a year, above the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US counties: a poverty rate of just 4.0%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $190,900, with typical rent around $763.

Educational attainment is on the higher side for US counties — 27.4% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 5.2% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.

Bottineau County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Bottineau County had a population of 6,441 in 2010 and 6,391 in 2024, a -0.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 6,744 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: -0.05%.

Bottineau County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

6,391

Population (2024)

6,441

Population (2010)

6,744

Peak (2013)

-0.05%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	6,441	-	-	estimate
2011	6,500	+59	+0.92%	estimate
2012	6,606	+106	+1.63%	estimate
2013	6,744	+138	+2.09%	estimate
2014	6,689	-55	-0.82%	estimate
2015	6,742	+53	+0.79%	estimate
2016	6,582	-160	-2.37%	estimate
2017	6,531	-51	-0.77%	estimate
2018	6,398	-133	-2.04%	estimate
2019	6,292	-106	-1.66%	estimate
2020	6,375	+83	+1.32%	estimate
2021	6,417	+42	+0.66%	estimate
2022	6,372	-45	-0.70%	estimate
2023	6,335	-37	-0.58%	estimate
2024	6,391	+56	+0.88%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	90.9%
Black or African American	0.4%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	6.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

43.8

Median Age

48.1%

Female

51.9%

Male

24.8%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.9%

5–9

4.7%

10–14

7.7%

15–19

7.9%

20–24

3.9%

25–34

10.2%

35–44

10.9%

45–54

9.7%

55–59

8.1%

60–64

6.3%

65–74

15.0%

75–84

8.0%

85+

1.8%

Children (under 15): 18.3% · Seniors (65+): 24.8%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$83,460+$7,511 vs state
Mean household income	$109,394
Per-capita income	$48,356
Poverty rate	4.0%-2.2% vs state
Unemployment rate	0.9%
Employment-to-population	57.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

23.9%

Agriculture

16.8%

Construction

9.2%

Retail trade

7.9%

Arts, entertainment & food

7.6%

Education & health care

5.5%

Finance & real estate

4.8%

Public administration

4.1%

The largest employment sector in Bottineau County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.9% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

7.8%

Carpool

77.0%

Public transit

5.2%

Work from home

19.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$190,900$-50,200 vs state

Median home value

$763

Median rent

79.4%

Homeownership rate

3,972

Total housing units

67.8%

Occupied

32.2%

Vacant

20.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.5%

With health insurance

94.2%

With broadband internet

22.2%

Foreign-born

9.2%

Veterans (18+)

12.9%

With a disability

96.6%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

94.0%

High School+

27.4%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in North Dakota

Fargo (129,064)Bismarck (74,146)Grand Forks (58,882)Minot (47,922)West Fargo (39,325)Williston (27,964)Dickinson (25,216)Mandan (24,293)Jamestown (15,774)All North Dakota cities →

Other counties in North Dakota

Cass County (189,286)Burleigh County (98,986)Grand Forks County (72,764)Ward County (69,232)Williams County (39,368)Morton County (33,479)Stark County (33,116)Stutsman County (21,525)Richland County (16,550)McKenzie County (14,280)All North Dakota counties →

Part of North Dakota

North Dakota demographic profile All North Dakota data →

Metro areas in North Dakota

Fargo (254,914)Bismarck (134,286)Grand Forks (103,669)Minot (76,773)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bottineau County, North Dakota has a population of 6,390 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 20th-largest county in North Dakota. Population density is 4 people per square mile.

The population of Bottineau County has declined 0.8% since 2010 (6,441 → 6,391), a -0.06% annualized rate.

The median household income in Bottineau County, North Dakota is $83,460, with mean (average) household income of $109,394 and per-capita income of $48,356. 4.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Bottineau County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (90.9%), Hispanic or Latino (6.2%), Black or African American (0.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Bottineau County, North Dakota is 43.8 years. Residents are 48.1% female and 51.9% male.

The median home value in Bottineau County is $190,900 and median monthly rent is $763. 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,972 total housing units, 32.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Bottineau County, North Dakota is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.9%.

Fargo is among the largest cities associated with Bottineau County, North Dakota, with a population of 129,064.