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Butte Falls

Oregon · 433 residents (2025 est.) · 0.43 sq mi
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Butte Falls is home to 364 people in Oregon. At a median age of 54.7, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. That trails the Oregon median by roughly 55%. The median household earns $36,979, about 55% below the national median. Owners hold 77% of the housing stock.

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

364
−17%since 2000
from 439 in 2000
433 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
850 / sq mi
−28%since 2009
from 1,180 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
54.7
+67%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.43 sq mi
Population, 19902024
21730639548457319902000201020202024Butte Falls
2024364
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.4%(16)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910.2%(37)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.5%(9)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.6%(13)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.7%(50)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.7%(39)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 545.5%(20)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.6%(64)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7419.8%(72)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8412.1%(44)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$36,979
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$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%
19.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$253,800
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$903
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $538 in 2000
US average: $1,442
76.9%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
23.1% rent
4.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.86 people
−30%since 2009
from 2.66 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
31.3%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
+55.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
6.9
+42%since 2009
from 4.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
33
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(409)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(11)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(323)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.3%(41)
25
+247%since 2009
from 7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German24.7%(90)
English16.8%(61)
Italian8.8%(32)
Irish8.2%(30)
Polish3%(11)
Dutch1.9%(7)
French1.4%(5)
Russian1.4%(5)
Swiss1.1%(4)
British0.5%(2)
Swedish0.5%(2)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Section 05

Education

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%
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

38.0 min
+26%since 2000
from 30.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
78.2%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
10.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
5.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
6.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
7.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 16.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
54.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
67.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.9% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
37.3%
+26.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
46.4%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

59.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
40.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
6.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
9.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
27.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2012
from 22.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
5.2%
−22.3 ptssince 2013
from 27.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
76.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2017
from 64.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
95.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.2% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
89.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.6% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married13.6%(24)
Married45.8%(81)
Widowed4%(7)
Divorced36.7%(65)
Women 15+
Never married2.4%(3)
Married59.2%(74)
Widowed17.6%(22)
Divorced20.8%(26)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

5.2%
−22.3 ptssince 2013
from 27.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
30.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.0% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
10.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
35.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
42.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
41.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 40.0% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
71.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 67.7% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)3.7%(1)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era96.3%(26)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 27 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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