Butte County, California
CA · FIPS 06007 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 207,929 | — | #336 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,928 | -9.6% | #1,345 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.2 years | -6.9% | #2,845 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $424,700 | +50.7% | #245 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,414 | +21.6% | #301 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.2% | +52.8% | #2,600 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Butte County has a population of 207,929, making it the #336 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.2 years, which is 6.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Butte County is $67,928, ranking #1,345 out of 3,222 counties — 9.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.2% and unemployment stands at 7.4%.
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The median home value in Butte County is $424,700 (+50.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,414/mo and the homeownership rate is 57.3%.
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93.6% of residents in Butte County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% above the national rate.
About Butte County, California
Butte County, California has a total population of 207,929, making it the 336th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Butte County is 36.2 years, which is 6.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Butte County is $67,928, which ranks #1,345 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4%.
The median home value in Butte County is $424,700, 50.7% above the national median. Renters in Butte County pay a median gross rent of $1,414 per month. The homeownership rate is 57.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Butte County, 31.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 5.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.6 min.
Butte County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 65.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.0%) and Two or More Races (5.9%).
All data for Butte County, California comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.