Butte County, Idaho
Located in Idaho, Butte County has a population of 2,684 residents and a median age of 41.3 years, making it the #3,059 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 19.3%. The median home value is $217,600, and the median household income is $53,015, which is 29% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Butte County, 17.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 47.9% below the national average, ranking #2,421 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Butte County is 74.3 years. 20.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 10.0% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
16.8% of adults in Butte County smoke , 35.7% are obese , and 17.0% report excessive drinking.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 60.1 per 100,000.
Families & Children
21.3% of children in Butte County live in poverty .
Child Poverty Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Butte County is 69.4%. The mean commute time is 23.2 min, which is 16.1% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Butte County voted Republican with a margin of 72.5%. The vote was 12.4% Dem / 84.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 0.9 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.