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Bottineau, ND
City in Bottineau County, North Dakota.
Population
2,205
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,676
ZIP codes
0
Bottineau and its ZIP codes
Bottineau at a glance
- Bottineau is about 147 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 24th most populous of 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $65,905 a year, 14% less than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,000 (34% below North Dakota) and median rent is $840 a month.
Local data for Bottineau, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bottineau, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,905
Poverty rate
12.0%
Median home value
$165,000
Median rent
$840/mo
Homeownership
60.8%
Bachelor's or higher
26.0%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
16.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (666), German Americans (527), Irish Americans (139).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bottineau County. PPP loans are for Bottineau.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,684
2,543 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,250
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$74M
FY 2026, $11,603 per person
How people get to work
Bottineau, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.0%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked4.3%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 16.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bottineau, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
453
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
8
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / -4°F
19.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bottineau, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Bottineau
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GardenaCity | 9 mi | 0.3 |
| SourisCity | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| KramerCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| OverlyCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Willow CityCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| DunseithCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| East DunseithCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.1 |
| UphamCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| LandaCity | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| NewburgCity | 23 mi | 0.1 |
| BantryCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.9 |
| BartonCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| WesthopeCity | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| Shell ValleyCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 15 |
| RoletteCity | 30 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bottineau, ND in?
- Bottineau is in Bottineau County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Bottineau, ND?
- About 2,205 people live in Bottineau, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bottineau?
- Nearby places include Gardena (9 mi), Souris (13 mi), Kramer (15 mi), Overly (16 mi), Willow City (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023