Bottineau Population

2010–2026

2,147

2026 projection

2.1% since 2020 (decrease)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Bottineau. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,147-50.23%
20252,152-221.01%
20242,174+160.74%
20232,158-241.10%
20222,182-210.95%
20212,203+90.41%
20202,194+40.18%
20192,190-381.71%
20182,228-492.15%
20172,277-100.44%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Bottineau has a population change lower than Bottineau County, North Dakota, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • North Dakota+2.5%
  • Bottineau County−1.6%
  • Bottineau−1.9%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Bottineau Demographics

35.5median age

Median age

Female41.6 yrs
Male32 yrs

Adults

1,703
455 seniors (65+) · 27% of adults1,248 other adults

Sex

Female 46.1% · 1,016Male 53.9% · 1,189

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 22 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Bottineau Income

$65,905median household income

Median household income

$65,905

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$47,589

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

12%

About 1 in 8 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Bottineau Marital Status

42% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married42%44%41%
Never married34%43%25%
Divorced11%9%14%
Widowed9%2%19%
Separated3%4%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201