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Butte City

Idaho · 74 residents · 0.169 sq mi
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Butte City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $24,000. With a median age of 58.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 45% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 58.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
74
−3%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
438 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 450 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
58.5
+44%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
526477901021990201020202024Butte City
202495
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,625
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$20,694
+74%since 2000
from $11,889 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−23.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration13.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services6.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$24,000
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
26.8%
−37.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
30.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
−58%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(65)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(8)
Asian2.6%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.6%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(58)
Black2.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.8%(8)
Diversity Score52.4%(39)
Diversity Score
52
+77%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+52%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
3.4%
−60.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
31.7%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butte City, Idaho?

Butte City, Idaho has about 74 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butte City, Idaho?

The typical household in Butte City, Idaho earns about $25,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butte City, Idaho expensive?

In Butte City, Idaho, the median home is worth about $24,000.

How educated are people in Butte City, Idaho?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Butte City, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Butte City, Idaho?

About 7.7% of people in Butte City, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butte City, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Butte City, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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