Butte County, Idaho
ID · FIPS 16023 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,684 | — | #3,059 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,015 | -29.5% | #2,598 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.3 years | +6.2% | #1,703 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $217,600 | -22.8% | #1,217 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $608 | -47.7% | #3,038 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.3% | +52.8% | #2,601 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Butte County has a population of 2,684, making it the #3,059 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Butte County is $53,015, ranking #2,598 out of 3,222 counties — 29.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.3% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Butte County is $217,600 (-22.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $608/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.5%.
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92.2% of residents in Butte County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.5% above the national rate.
About Butte County, Idaho
Butte County, Idaho has a total population of 2,684, making it the 3,059th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Butte County is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Butte County is $53,015, which ranks #2,598 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Butte County is $217,600, 22.8% below the national median. Renters in Butte County pay a median gross rent of $608 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Butte County, 17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.2 min.
Butte County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.4%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
All data for Butte County, Idaho 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.