Bottineau County, North Dakota: Northern Rural Secular
North Dakota · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+54.9
2024 Margin
R+4.4%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
6K
Population
Bottineau County, North Dakota voted R+54.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 2,628 votes (76.24%). This represented a R+4.4% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+54.9
2020→2024 SwingR+4.4%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population6,379
Median Age
44.3(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
27.4%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$80,113(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
89.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.4%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
79.4%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
7.5%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
9.2%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
2.6%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Mainline Protestant
29.9%(+24.7 vs US)
Catholic
11.3%(-7.3 vs US)
Evangelical
9.1%(-7.4 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:44.3 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
22.3%
18-29
7.7%↓
30-44
14.8%↓
45-64
30.3%↑
65+
24.8%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSAgricultureVery high
16.8%Retail Trade
9.8%ConstructionAbove avg
9.2%HealthcareBelow avg
7.6%EducationBelow avg
5.5%Professional ServicesVery low
4.8%Political relevance:
Agriculture: Farm bill, rural RProfessional Services: College-educated baseManufacturing: Trade policy sensitive
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.3%(735) | 76.2%(2,628) | R+54.9 | R+4.4 |
| 2020 | 23.6%(821) | 74.2%(2,575) | R+50.5 | R+0.2 |
| 2016 | 21.1%(736) | 71.4%(2,494) | R+50.3 | R+19.5 |
| 2012 | 33.3%(1,183) | 64.1%(2,280) | R+30.9 | R+11.8 |
| 2008 | 39.5%(1,387) | 58.6%(2,059) | R+19.1 | D+16.3 |
| 2004 | 31.8%(1,168) | 67.2%(2,468) | R+35.4 | R+3.5 |
| 2000 | 31.8%(1,173) | 63.7%(2,349) | R+31.9 | R+20.5 |
| 1996 | 36.4%(1,280) | 47.8%(1,682) | R+11.4 | D+1.3 |
| 1992 | 30.9%(1,266) | 43.5%(1,787) | R+12.7 | D+7.2 |
| 1988 | 39.6%(1,684) | 59.5%(2,530) | R+19.9 | D+24.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.3%(895) | 73.7%(2,511) | R+47.5 | R+0.5 |
| 2022 | 16.2%(463) | 63.2%(1,803) | R+47.0 | R+15.3 |
| 2018 | 33.9%(1,110) | 65.6%(2,147) | R+31.7 | D+43.0 |
| 2016 | 10.9%(383) | 85.7%(2,998) | R+74.7 | R+68.0 |
| 2012 | 46.3%(1,636) | 53.1%(1,875) | R+6.8 | D+58.2 |
| 2010 | 16.7%(497) | 81.7%(2,426) | R+64.9 | R+110.8 |
| 2006 | 72.1%(2,353) | 26.3%(857) | D+45.8 | D+6.5 |
| 2004 | 69.7%(2,527) | 30.3%(1,100) | D+39.3 | D+10.5 |
| 2000 | 64.4%(2,364) | 35.6%(1,306) | D+28.8 | R+4.6 |
| 1998 | 65.8%(2,241) | 32.3%(1,101) | D+33.5 | D+13.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.2%(622) | 75.5%(2,585) | R+57.3 | D+2.6 |
| 2020 | 17.1%(588) | 77.0%(2,653) | R+59.9 | D+2.7 |
| 2016 | 17.1%(595) | 79.8%(2,768) | R+62.6 | R+35.2 |
| 2012 | 35.4%(1,246) | 62.8%(2,212) | R+27.4 | D+33.4 |
| 2008 | 18.9%(663) | 79.7%(2,802) | R+60.9 | R+5.4 |
| 2004 | 21.5%(787) | 77.0%(2,819) | R+55.5 | R+39.5 |
| 2000 | 42.0%(1,550) | 58.0%(2,137) | R+15.9 | D+13.1 |
| 1996 | 35.5%(1,224) | 64.5%(2,223) | R+29.0 | R+17.4 |
| 1992 | 43.5%(1,769) | 55.1%(2,242) | R+11.6 | R+19.1 |
| 1988 | 53.7%(2,280) | 46.3%(1,964) | D+7.5 | D+9.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab