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Butte Valley

California · 945 residents · 18.289 sq mi
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Butte Valley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,984. Population has grown 28% since 2019. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $482,200. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
945
+28%since 2019
from 736 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
52 / sq mi
+28%since 2019
from 40 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.7
−5%since 2019
from 51.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4396167939691K201020202024Butte Valley
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,984
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,547
+41%since 2019
from $29,510 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.5%
+28.5 ptssince 2019
from 35.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 14.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services30.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction27.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration13.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$482,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $511,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 83.9% in 2019
10.6% rent
Afford Score
6.0
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(565)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other21.3%(157)
Diversity Score45.6%(336)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(713)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(153)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other24.7%(233)
Diversity Score65%(614)
Diversity Score
65
+43%since 2019
from 46 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.3%
+17.6 ptssince 2019
from 35.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 93.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.1%
+23.8 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+6%since 2019
from 29.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
56.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2019
from 44.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2019
from 10.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2019
from 50.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
86.2%
+17.5 ptssince 2019
from 68.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
28.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 30.7% in 2019
Female
71.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 69.3% in 2019
Foreign born
3.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 8.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butte Valley, California?

Butte Valley, California has about 945 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Butte Valley, California earns about $80,984 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 $482,200.

How educated are people in Butte Valley, California?

About 53.3% 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 6.8% of people in Butte Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

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