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Bottineau County, North Dakota

Coordinates: 48°47′N 100°50′W / 48.79°N 100.84°W / 48.79; -100.84
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Bottineau County
County
Former U.S. Customs house in Antler
Former U.S. Customs house in Antler
Map of North Dakota highlighting Bottineau County
Location within the U.S. state of North Dakota
Map of the United States highlighting North Dakota
North Dakota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 48°47′N 100°50′W / 48.79°N 100.84°W / 48.79; -100.84
Country United States
State North Dakota
FoundedJanuary 4, 1873 (created)
July 17, 1884 (organized)
Named forPierre Bottineau
SeatBottineau
Largest cityBottineau
Area
 • Total
1,697 sq mi (4,400 km2)
 • Land1,668 sq mi (4,320 km2)
 • Water29 sq mi (80 km2)  1.7%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
6,379
 • Estimate 
(2022)
6,376 Decrease
 • Density3.8/sq mi (1.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.bottineauco.com

Bottineau County is a county in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,379.[1] Its county seat is Bottineau.[2]

The Territorial legislature identified Bottineau as one of the original counties of the territory. on January 4, 1873. Its organization was effected on July 17, 1884.[3] It is named for Pierre Bottineau (c.1814-1895), a Métis pioneer, hunter, and trapper who became a successful land speculator.[4]

Bottineau is well known for its winter park, snowmobiling, and ice fishing. It is south of the Canadian borders of Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Geography

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Soils of Bottineau County

Bottineau County lies on the north side of North Dakota. Its north boundary line abuts the south boundary line of Canada. The Deep River flows south-southeastward through the center part of the county. The county terrain consists of rolling hills, dotted with lakes and ponds.[5] The terrain slopes to the south, with its highest point on its upper east boundary line, at 2,283 ft (696 m) ASL.[6] The county has a total area of 1,697 square miles (4,400 km2), of which 1,668 square miles (4,320 km2) is land and 29 square miles (75 km2) (1.7%) is water.[7]

Part of the Turtle Mountain plateau lies in the northeastern corner of the county.

Adjacent counties and rural municipalities

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Major highways

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Protected areas

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Lakes

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  • Black Lake
  • Boundary Lake
  • Grass Lake
  • Island Lake
  • Long Lake
  • Loon Lake
  • Lords Lake
  • Lake Metigoshe
  • Pelican Lake
  • Strawberry Lake

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18902,893—
19007,532160.4%
191017,295129.6%
192015,109−12.6%
193014,853−1.7%
194013,253−10.8%
195012,140−8.4%
196011,315−6.8%
19709,496−16.1%
19809,239−2.7%
19908,011−13.3%
20007,149−10.8%
20106,429−10.1%
20206,379−0.8%
2022 (est.)6,376[8]0.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
1790-1960[10] 1900-1990[11]
1990-2000[12] 2010-2020[1]

2020 census

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As of the census of 2020, there were 6,379 people.

2010 census

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As of the census of 2010, there were 6,429 people, 2,832 households, and 1,823 families in the county. The population density was 3.9 inhabitants per square mile (1.5/km2). There were 4,341 housing units at an average density of 2.6 units per square mile (1.0/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 95.1% white, 2.1% American Indian, 0.4% black or African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.3% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 47.0% were Norwegian, 37.4% were German, 7.7% were Irish, 6.2% were Swedish, and 1.4% were American.

Of the 2,832 households, 22.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 35.6% were non-families, and 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.72. The median age was 48.0 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $40,227 and the median income for a family was $60,714. Males had a median income of $42,227 versus $27,500 for females. The per capita income for the county was $26,277. About 9.5% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.5% of those under age 18 and 13.4% of those age 65 or over.

Population by decade

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Communities

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Cities

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Unincorporated communities

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Townships

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Politics

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Bottineau County voters have been reliably Republican for decades. In no national election since 1964 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate.

United States presidential election results for Bottineau County, North Dakota[13]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 2,628 76.24% 735 21.32% 84 2.44%
2020 2,575 74.19% 821 23.65% 75 2.16%
2016 2,494 71.38% 736 21.06% 264 7.56%
2012 2,280 64.14% 1,183 33.28% 92 2.59%
2008 2,059 58.56% 1,387 39.45% 70 1.99%
2004 2,468 67.17% 1,168 31.79% 38 1.03%
2000 2,349 63.66% 1,173 31.79% 168 4.55%
1996 1,682 47.80% 1,280 36.37% 557 15.83%
1992 1,787 43.54% 1,266 30.85% 1,051 25.61%
1988 2,530 59.52% 1,684 39.61% 37 0.87%
1984 3,356 71.59% 1,279 27.28% 53 1.13%
1980 3,394 70.30% 1,090 22.58% 344 7.13%
1976 2,638 56.13% 1,987 42.28% 75 1.60%
1972 3,263 69.60% 1,369 29.20% 56 1.19%
1968 2,633 60.06% 1,520 34.67% 231 5.27%
1964 2,060 44.71% 2,546 55.26% 1 0.02%
1960 3,092 61.00% 1,974 38.94% 3 0.06%
1956 2,923 62.91% 1,718 36.98% 5 0.11%
1952 3,911 77.69% 1,094 21.73% 29 0.58%
1948 2,513 59.39% 1,571 37.13% 147 3.47%
1944 2,663 57.15% 1,953 41.91% 44 0.94%
1940 3,129 55.60% 2,469 43.87% 30 0.53%
1936 1,224 21.18% 3,286 56.86% 1,269 21.96%
1932 1,201 21.57% 4,178 75.05% 188 3.38%
1928 2,680 49.79% 2,648 49.19% 55 1.02%
1924 1,338 31.99% 221 5.28% 2,623 62.72%
1920 3,487 72.52% 970 20.17% 351 7.30%
1916 1,294 41.34% 1,471 47.00% 365 11.66%
1912 700 26.94% 825 31.76% 1,073 41.30%
1908 1,951 59.45% 1,146 34.92% 185 5.64%
1904 2,094 68.48% 753 24.62% 211 6.90%
1900 728 52.30% 628 45.11% 36 2.59%

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ "Dakota Territory, South Dakota, and North Dakota: Individual County Chronologies". Dakota Territory Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2006. Archived from the original on April 2, 2018. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  4. ^ "County History". Official Portal for North Dakota State Government. Archived from the original on February 2, 2015. Retrieved May 4, 2011.
  5. ^ a b c d Bottineau County ND Google Maps (accessed February 14, 2019)
  6. ^ ""Find an Altitude/Bottineau County ND" Google Maps (accessed 14 February 2019)". Archived from the original on May 21, 2019. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
  7. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on January 29, 2015. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  8. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". Census.gov. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  9. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  10. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  11. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  12. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  13. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
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