U.S. County · Profile

Butte County

207.2KTotal Population
126Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+1.99%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Butte County has a population of 207,172 as of 2023. It is located in California.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Butte County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):18.0%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White75.7%156,829
Hispanic or Latino18.0%37,291
Two or More Races10.2%21,132
Some Other Race5.6%11,602
Asian5.2%10,773
Black or African American1.8%3,729
American Indian/Alaska Native1.1%2,279
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.3%622

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Butte County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$66,085
11.4% below national average
Per Capita Income
$36,374
5.1% below national average
Poverty Rate
18.2%
58.3% above national average
Median Age
36.5 years

Income & Poverty

$66,085Median Household Income
$36,374Per Capita Income
18.2%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$66,085$92,479
Families$85,990$111,860
Married-couple Families$85,990$96,309
Nonfamily Households$39,647$42,819

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Butte County, California.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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