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Butte Valley

California · 899 residents · 18.289 sq mi
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Butte Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,063. Population has declined 6% since 2011. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $353,800. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
899
−6%vs 2011
vs 954 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
49 / sq mi
−6%vs 2011
vs 52 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
46.3
+22%vs 2011
vs 37.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
4396167939691K201020202024Butte Valley
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,063
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $69,659 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,290
+10%vs 2011
vs $28,426 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.8%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.365 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration13.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Information2.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$353,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $333,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
56.0%
−40.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.9% in 2011
14.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 4.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(854)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(100)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.5%(224)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(749)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(89)
Asian1%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.9%(232)
Diversity Score
26
+10%vs 2011
vs 23 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.6%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.9%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+19%vs 2011
vs 27.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.6%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
39.6%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.3%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.9%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.8% in 2011
Female
61.1%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.2% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butte Valley, California?

Butte Valley, California has about 899 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Butte Valley, California earns about $74,063 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 $353,800.

How educated are people in Butte Valley, California?

About 43.6% 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 14.8% of people in Butte Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

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