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Butte Valley

California · 1,087 residents · 18.289 sq mi
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Butte Valley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,934. Population has grown 25% since 2023. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $462,100. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,087
+25%since 2023
from 870 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
59 / sq mi
+25%since 2023
from 48 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
48.5
−14%since 2023
from 56.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
4396167939691K201020202024Butte Valley
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,934
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $94,531 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,638
−12%since 2023
from $55,070 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.6%
−24.1 ptssince 2023
from 78.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.2%
+18.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.514
+48%since 2023
from 0.347 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services27.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$462,100
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $492,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
1.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
+22.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
−9%since 2023
from 5.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(654)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other23.6%(205)
Diversity Score47.4%(412)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(898)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.3%(166)
Diversity Score36.7%(399)
Diversity Score
37
−23%since 2023
from 47 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 96.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 25.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+10%since 2023
from 26.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.8%
+22.1 ptssince 2023
from 52.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.2%
−22.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.2%
−32.9 ptssince 2023
from 77.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 38.6% in 2023
Female
57.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 61.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 93.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butte Valley, California?

Butte Valley, California has about 1,087 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butte Valley, California?

The typical household in Butte Valley, California earns about $97,934 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butte Valley, California expensive?

In Butte Valley, California, the median home is worth about $462,100.

How educated are people in Butte Valley, California?

About 45.6% of adults age 25 and over in Butte Valley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Butte Valley, California?

About 31.2% of people in Butte Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

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