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'''Bottineau County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[North Dakota]]. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,579.<ref name=QF>{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/38/38009.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=October 31, 2013|archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/5zzqOPt0d?url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/38/38009.html|archive-date=July 7, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Bottineau, North Dakota|Bottineau]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|archive-date=May 31, 2011}}</ref>
'''Bottineau County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[North Dakota]]. As of the [[2020 United States census]], the population was 6,379.<ref name=QF>{{cite web |title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Bottineau County, North Dakota |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/bottineaucountynorthdakota/PST045219 |website=www.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=19 August 2021 |language=en}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Bottineau, North Dakota|Bottineau]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|archive-date=May 31, 2011}}</ref>


The [[Dakota Territory|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/DAKs_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm|title=Dakota Territory, South Dakota, and North Dakota: Individual County Chronologies|work=Dakota Territory Atlas of Historical County Boundaries|publisher=The [[Newberry Library]]|date=2006|access-date=February 2, 2015|archive-date=April 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402202102/http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/DAKs_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> It is named for [[Pierre Bottineau]] (c.1814-1895), a [[Métis]] pioneer, hunter, and trapper who became a successful land speculator.<ref>{{cite web|title=County History|url=http://www.nd.gov/content.htm?parentCatID=83&id=County%20History|publisher=Official Portal for North Dakota State Government|access-date=May 4, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150202151843/http://www.nd.gov/content.htm?parentCatID=83&id=County%20History|archive-date=February 2, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The [[Dakota Territory|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/DAKs_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm|title=Dakota Territory, South Dakota, and North Dakota: Individual County Chronologies|work=Dakota Territory Atlas of Historical County Boundaries|publisher=The [[Newberry Library]]|date=2006|access-date=February 2, 2015|archive-date=April 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402202102/http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/DAKs_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> It is named for [[Pierre Bottineau]] (c.1814-1895), a [[Métis]] pioneer, hunter, and trapper who became a successful land speculator.<ref>{{cite web|title=County History|url=http://www.nd.gov/content.htm?parentCatID=83&id=County%20History|publisher=Official Portal for North Dakota State Government|access-date=May 4, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150202151843/http://www.nd.gov/content.htm?parentCatID=83&id=County%20History|archive-date=February 2, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|footnote=US Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=US Decennial Census|publisher=US Census Bureau|access-date=January 27, 2015}}</ref><br/>1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=January 27, 2015}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/nd190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=US Census Bureau|editor-last=Forstall|editor-first=Richard L.|date=March 27, 1995|access-date=January 27, 2015}}</ref><br/>1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=US Census Bureau|date=April 2, 2001|access-date=January 27, 2015}}</ref> 2010-2020<ref name=QF/>
|footnote=US Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=US Decennial Census|publisher=US Census Bureau|access-date=January 27, 2015}}</ref><br/>1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=January 27, 2015}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/nd190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=US Census Bureau|editor-last=Forstall|editor-first=Richard L.|date=March 27, 1995|access-date=January 27, 2015}}</ref><br/>1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=US Census Bureau|date=April 2, 2001|access-date=January 27, 2015}}</ref> 2010-2020<ref name=QF/>

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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
 • Density3.8/sq mi (1.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitebotco.homestead.com

Bottineau County is a county in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 United States 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 from the Canadian borders of Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

Geography

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' (696m) 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

Major highways

Protected areas

[5]

Lakes

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

[5]

Demographics

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%
US Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2020[1]

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 7,149 people, 2,962 households, and 1,954 families in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile (2/km2). There were 4,409 housing units at an average density of 3 per square mile (1/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.22% White, 0.22% Black or African American, 1.45% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.11% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. 0.49% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 44.4% were of Norwegian, 25.2% German and 5.4% French ancestry.

There were 2,962 households, out of which 27.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.70% were married couples living together, 4.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.00% were non-families. 31.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.90.

The county population contained 22.20% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 22.30% from 25 to 44, 26.20% from 45 to 64, and 21.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 101.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $29,853, and the median income for a family was $37,701. Males had a median income of $26,728 versus $18,948 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,227. About 7.50% of families and 10.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.70% of those under age 18 and 11.10% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 6,429 people, 2,832 households, and 1,823 families in the county.[12] 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 per square mile (1.0/km2).[13] 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.[12] 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.[14]

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.[12]

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.[15]

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated communities

[5]

Townships

Politics

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

Presidential election results
Presidential elections results[16]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 74.2% 2,575 23.7% 821 2.2% 75
2016 71.4% 2,494 21.1% 736 7.6% 264
2012 64.1% 2,280 33.3% 1,183 2.6% 92
2008 58.6% 2,059 39.5% 1,387 2.0% 70
2004 67.2% 2,468 31.8% 1,168 1.0% 38
2000 63.7% 2,349 31.8% 1,173 4.6% 168
1996 47.8% 1,682 36.4% 1,280 15.8% 557
1992 43.5% 1,787 30.9% 1,266 25.6% 1,051
1988 59.5% 2,530 39.6% 1,684 0.9% 37
1984 71.6% 3,356 27.3% 1,279 1.1% 53
1980 70.3% 3,394 22.6% 1,090 7.1% 344
1976 56.1% 2,638 42.3% 1,987 1.6% 75
1972 69.6% 3,263 29.2% 1,369 1.2% 56
1968 60.1% 2,633 34.7% 1,520 5.3% 231
1964 44.7% 2,060 55.3% 2,546 0.0% 1
1960 61.0% 3,092 38.9% 1,974 0.1% 3
1956 62.9% 2,923 37.0% 1,718 0.1% 5
1952 77.7% 3,911 21.7% 1,094 0.6% 29
1948 59.4% 2,513 37.1% 1,571 3.5% 147
1944 57.2% 2,663 41.9% 1,953 0.9% 44
1940 55.6% 3,129 43.9% 2,469 0.5% 30
1936 21.2% 1,224 56.9% 3,286 22.0% 1,269
1932 21.6% 1,201 75.1% 4,178 3.4% 188
1928 49.8% 2,680 49.2% 2,648 1.0% 55
1924 32.0% 1,338 5.3% 221 62.7% 2,623
1920 72.5% 3,487 20.2% 970 7.3% 351
1916 41.3% 1,294 47.0% 1,471 11.7% 365
1912 26.9% 700 31.8% 825 41.3% 1,073
1908 59.5% 1,951 34.9% 1,146 5.6% 185
1904 68.5% 2,094 24.6% 753 6.9% 211
1900 52.3% 728 45.1% 628 2.6% 36

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Bottineau County, North Dakota". www.census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  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 14 February 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". US Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on January 29, 2015. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  8. ^ "US Decennial Census". US Census Bureau. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  9. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  10. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". US Census Bureau. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  11. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). US Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
  12. ^ a b c "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
  13. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
  14. ^ "Selected Social Characteristics in the US – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
  15. ^ "Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
  16. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 12, 2018.

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