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Butte Falls

Oregon · 433 residents (2025 est.) · 0.428 sq mi
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Butte Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,979. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 75 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $253,800. With a median age of 54.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 55% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
364
−17%since 2000
from 439 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
850 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,026 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.7
+67%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:433 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2173063954845731990201020202024Butte Falls
2024364
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,979
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,197
+102%since 2000
from $11,511 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
+39%since 2010
from 0.328 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,800
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$903
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $538 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.9%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+55.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.9
+105%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(409)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(11)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(30)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(323)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.3%(41)
Diversity Score25%(91)
Diversity Score
25
+260%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.0 min
+26%since 2000
from 30.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 16.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
37.3%
+26.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
40.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2012
from 22.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−67.3 ptssince 2013
from 72.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2017
from 64.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butte Falls, Oregon?

Butte Falls, Oregon has about 364 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Butte Falls, Oregon?

The typical household in Butte Falls, Oregon earns about $36,979 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butte Falls, Oregon expensive?

In Butte Falls, Oregon, the median home is worth about $253,800, and the typical rent is about $903 a month.

How educated are people in Butte Falls, Oregon?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Butte Falls, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Butte Falls, Oregon?

About 19.9% of people in Butte Falls, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butte Falls, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Butte Falls, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 117 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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