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Butte City

Idaho · 78 residents · 0.169 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 28.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
59% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
78
+3%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
462 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 450 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+18%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
526477901021990201020202024Butte City
202495
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$23,199
+95%since 2000
from $11,889 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information58.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.9%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
59.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
41.0% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(67)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.7%(10)
Diversity Score42.7%(33)
Diversity Score
43
+44%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.5 min
−46%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
52.9%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−16.2 ptssince 2011
from 16.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
24.6%
−31.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−63.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
42.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.3%
−59.5 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butte City, Idaho?

Butte City, Idaho has about 78 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Butte City, Idaho?

About 20.3% 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 28.2% 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 17 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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