Bottineau County, North Dakota

Bottineau County: county in North Dakota, United States

About

Bottineau County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,429 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,287 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bottineau. The county was created 153 years ago in 1873.

Bottineau County locator map
Location of Bottineau County on North Dakota map.

County Snapshot

Bottineau County at a glance

Bottineau County currently has 15 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

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Mapped populated places

15

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Quick Facts about Bottineau County

Population 6,287 (2020)
Country United States of America
State North Dakota (United States)
Area 4397 km2
Water as percent of area 1.7%
Land as percent of area 98.3%
Latitude & Longitude 48.7922,-100.8333
Named for Pierre Bottineau
Altitude 1,486 feet / 453 meters
Capital Bottineau
Establishment January 04, 1873
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 16:07:21 (17th April 2026)
Density 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -2.26% (2010-2020)
Weather 32℉ Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather
Customs house in Antler  North Dakota  alternate view image
Customs house in Antler North Dakota alternate view image

Geography

Bottineau County is located at 48°47'32"N 100°49'60"W (48.7921600, -100.8333300). It has 4 neighbors: Rolette County, McHenry County, Pierce County and Renville County.

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The largest city of Bottineau County is Bottineau with a population of 2,147. Other cities include, Westhope population 398, Willow City population 150, Newburg population 106 and Maxbass population 78. See all Bottineau County cities & populated places.

Bottineau County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bottineau County.

City Name Population Title
Bottineau 2,147 City in North Dakota, United States
Westhope 398 City in Bottineau County, North Dakota, United States of America
Willow City 150 Human settlement in Bottineau County, North Dakota, United States of America
Newburg 106 City in Bottineau County, North Dakota, United State
Maxbass 78 Human settlement in Bottineau County, North Dakota, United States of America
Lansford 70 This small Bottineau County community in northern North Dakota lies at an elevation of 1, 611 feet.
Souris 53 Human settlement in Bottineau County, North Dakota, United States of America
Antler 52 Town in North Dakota
White 43 Township in Pierce County, North Dakota
Landa 38 Human settlement in Bottineau County, North Dakota, United States of America
Russell 34 Human settlement in United States of America
Renville 31 Township in Bottineau County, North Dakota
Gardena 28 Human settlement in Bottineau County, North Dakota, United States of America
Kramer 28 Human settlement in Bottineau County, North Dakota, United States of America
Overly 17 Human settlement in Bottineau County, North Dakota, United States of America

Weather

32°F
Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Cloudy
13 to 26 mph NW Today

A slight chance of snow between 11am and noon. Mostly cloudy. High near 32, with temperatures falling to around 30 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 13...

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Official website of Bottineau County

Official Website
  • Bottineau

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Bottineau County decreased by 2.26% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 6,429 - census
2011 6,499 1.08% estimation process
2012 6,606 1.62% estimation process
2013 6,738 1.96% estimation process
2014 6,684 -0.81% estimation process
2015 6,734 0.74% estimation process
2016 6,573 -2.45% estimation process
2017 6,522 -0.78% estimation process
2018 6,398 -1.94% estimation process
2019 6,282 -1.85% estimation process
2020 6,287 0.08% estimation process
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