Bottineau County, ND

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    US Senator
    John Hoeven
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Kevin Cramer
    Republican Party
    US Representative
    Julie Fedorchak
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    44.2
    0.913% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    7.59%
    0.556% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $85,000
    1.85% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $193,200
    1.2% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    2,864
    3.5% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Bottineau County, ND reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.8% of the residents in Bottineau County, ND are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Bottineau County, ND are Dakota College at Bottineau (194 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Bottineau County, ND was $193,200, and the homeownership rate was 79.2%.

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    Population & Diversity

    Bottineau County, ND is home to a population of N/A people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.1% of Bottineau County, ND residents were born outside of the country (198 people).

    In 2024, there were 19.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.68k people) in Bottineau County, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 297 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 167 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.8% of Bottineau County, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Bottineau County, ND was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bottineau County, ND
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      5.68k ± 20
    2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      297 ± 83
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      167 ± 79
    2.57%
    Hispanic Population
    164 people

    In 2024, there were 19.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.68k people) in Bottineau County, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 297 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 167 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.57% of the people in Bottineau County, ND are hispanic (164 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Bottineau County, ND as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      3,300 ± 1,407 people
    2. Philippines
      3,164 ± 1,378 people
    3. Canada
      2,986 ± 1,339 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,300 North Dakota residents, followed by Philippines with 3,164 and Canada with 2,986.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.1%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    198 people
    3.26%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    208 people

    As of 2024, 3.1% of Bottineau County, ND residents (198 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bottineau County, ND was 3.26%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      180 ± 64
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      94 ± 47
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      76 ± 45

    Bottineau County, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.91 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    91.6% of the population of Bottineau County, ND has health coverage, with 36.9% on employee plans, 9.34% on Medicaid, 19.2% on Medicare, 22.8% on non-group plans, and 3.38% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Bottineau County, ND see 2,130 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,130 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3188 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 3174 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.4% were men and 47.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,130 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bottineau County, ND

    Primary care physicians in Bottineau County, ND see an average of 2,130 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,130 patients).

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    Location of Health Services Facilities

    Health Service Type
    Health Practice Name
    Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Households

    12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4001

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 16.4% between 18 and 34 years, 35% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.4% were men and 47.6% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    8.39%
    Uninsured
    36.9%
    Employer Coverage
    9.34%
    Medicaid
    19.2%
    Medicare
    22.8%
    Non-Group
    3.38%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bottineau County, ND grew by 11.4% from 7.53% to 8.39%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bottineau County, ND changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.46 in Bottineau County, ND.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.3% in Bottineau County, ND.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 7.94% in Bottineau County, ND.

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    Economy

    The economy of Bottineau County, ND employs 2.86k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Bottineau County, ND were Health Care & Social Assistance (381 people), Educational Services (342 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (340 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($101,429), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($93,750), and Wholesale Trade ($86,563).

    Employment

    Occupations

    2.86k
    2024 Value
    ± 238
    −3.5%
    1 Year decline
    ± 12.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bottineau County, ND declined at a rate of −3.5%, from 2.97k employees to 2.86k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bottineau County, ND, are Management Occupations (447 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (262 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (249 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bottineau County, ND.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    2.86k
    2024 Value
    ± 238
    −3.5%
    1 Year decline
    ± 12.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bottineau County, ND declined at a rate of −3.5%, from 2.97k employees to 2.86k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bottineau County, ND, are Health Care & Social Assistance (381 people), Educational Services (342 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (340 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bottineau County, ND, though some of these residents may live in Bottineau County, ND and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $65,036
    Median earning men ± $8,232
    $40,956
    Median earning women ± $4,698

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($100,625), Wholesale Trade ($95,536), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($80,150).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($66,250), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,587), and Public Administration ($59,265).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.83%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 428k people employed in North Dakota. This represents a 2.83% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.3%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Dakota.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 25
      Construction
    2. 20
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 17
      Finance and Insurance

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $19.5k
      Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
    2. $10.3k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $10k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 67% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (30.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.69%).

    John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing the state of North Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Bottineau County, ND is currently represented by Julie Fedorchak in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (67%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (30.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (1.69%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 67% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (30.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.69%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Dakota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from North Dakota

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    John Hoeven
    Senator from North Dakota3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    Kevin Cramer
    Senator from North Dakota1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2019

    John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing North Dakota.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in North Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    US Representative Elections

    US Representatives from Bottineau County, ND

    Julie Fedorchak
    District at-large Representative
    Republican Party

    Bottineau County, ND is currently represented by Julie Fedorchak (Republican Party).

    Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Bottineau County, ND have changed over time starting in 2008.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Bottineau County, ND awarded 194 degrees. The student population of Bottineau County, ND in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 423 male students and 781 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Bottineau County, ND are White (142 and 83%), Two or More Races (12 and 7.02%), Hispanic or Latino (12 and 7.02%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (4 and 2.34%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 1,204 students enrolled in Bottineau County, ND, 35.1% men and 64.9% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 909 records, of which 64.6% were women and 35.4% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      71 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      26 degrees awarded
    3. Urban Forestry
      6 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Bottineau County, ND was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 71 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Bottineau County, ND according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Dakota College at Bottineau
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    194 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Dakota College at Bottineau with 194 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 62 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bottineau County, ND, which is 0.47 times less than the 132 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 142 degrees mean that there were 11.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 12 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Bottineau County, ND was $193,200 in 2024, which is 0.581 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $190,900 to $193,200, a 1.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Bottineau County, ND is 79.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    In 2025, 8.32% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bottineau County, ND. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.98%.

    Housing

    Property

    $193,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$31,134
    $2,117
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$190

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bottineau County, ND the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bottineau County, ND compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    79.2%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 79.2% of the housing units in Bottineau County, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 79.4%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bottineau County, ND compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $85,000
    Median Household Income
    ± $14,018
    N/A
    Number of Households
    ± N/A

    In 2024, the median household income of the N/A households in Bottineau County, ND grew to $85,000 from the previous year's value of $83,460.

    The following chart displays the households in Bottineau County, ND distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $100k - $125k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Bottineau County, ND is from North Dakota.
    0.43
    2024 Wage GINI in North Dakota
    0.432
    2023 Wage GINI in North Dakota

    In 2024, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.43 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.511% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Dakota in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in North Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (78.4%)
    2. Carpooled (8.79%)
    3. Walked (6.2%)

    In 2024, 78.4% of workers in Bottineau County, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.79%) and those who walked to work (6.2%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Bottineau County, ND distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bottineau County, ND have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 8.32% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bottineau County, ND. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.98%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    7.59% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bottineau County, ND (464 out of 6.11k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 75+, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bottineau County, ND is White, followed by Native American and Other.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 11.6% of the children was living in poverty in Bottineau County, ND. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.9%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 81.7 in Bottineau County, ND. From 2015 to 2022, the indicator grew 56.2% per 100,000 population.

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