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Butte Valley

California · 1,087 residents · 18.3 sq mi
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Butte Valley is a city of 1,087 people in California. Owners hold 98% of the housing stock. The median age is 48.5, about 10 years above the US median. The poverty rate is 31.2%, above the 12.5% national rate. Few US cities rank higher on income. 0% of locals were born outside the United States.

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

1,087
+25%since 2023
from 870 in 2023
2010 – 2024
59 / sq mi
+25%since 2023
from 48 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
48.5
−14%since 2023
from 56.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
18.3 sq mi
Population, 20102024
4396167939691K201020202024Butte Valley
20241K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 512.3%(134)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.3%(68)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199%(98)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.9%(97)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.5%(103)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.4%(80)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.3%(177)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7422.3%(242)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.1%(88)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$97,934
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $94,531 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$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%
31.2%
+18.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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

$462,100
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $492,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
98.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
1.8% rent
2.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.00 people
+6%since 2023
from 1.88 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
32.5%
+22.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
US average: 47.4%
4.7
−9%since 2023
from 5.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
27
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(654)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other23.6%(205)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(898)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.3%(166)
37
−23%since 2023
from 47 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Spaniard1.6%(17)
Mexican0.6%(6)
Ancestry
German21.3%(231)
Italian8.4%(91)
English7.2%(78)
Irish5.9%(64)
French4.7%(51)
Dutch2.4%(26)
Norwegian2.2%(24)
Scottish2.2%(24)
Portuguese1.8%(20)
Welsh1.7%(18)
Czech1.1%(12)
Arab0.6%(6)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
British0.5%(5)
American0.4%(4)
Swiss0.4%(4)
Section 05

Education

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%
24.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 25.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.1 min
+10%since 2023
from 26.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
74.8%
+22.1 ptssince 2023
from 52.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
25.2%
−22.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
49.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
90.6%
US average: 74.6%
18.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
44.2%
−32.9 ptssince 2023
from 77.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

42.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 38.6% in 2023
57.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 61.4% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
15.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
10.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
98.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 93.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
94.5%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married35.8%(124)
Married64.2%(222)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married26.7%(144)
Married36.9%(199)
Widowed7.8%(42)
Divorced28.6%(154)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

10.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
13.3%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
34.8%
US average: 13.8%
34.4%
US average: 18.4%
32.2%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.3%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
47.3%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
61.7%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(5)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 5 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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