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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Butte County

California · 203,171 residents · 1,636.49 sq mi
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Butte County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,924. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $116,200. Households here earn about 33% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
203,171
+12%since 1990
from 182,120 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
124 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 111 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.8
+5%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
178K191K205K218K232K1990201020202024Butte County
2024208K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,924
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,776 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,517
+45%since 1990
from $12,083 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
19.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 18.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $94,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $439 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 61.1% in 1990
39.3% rent
Afford Score
3.6
−12%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(165,364)
Black1.2%(2,098)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(13,472)
Asian2.8%(5,072)
Diversity Score34.7%(63,121)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80%(162,564)
Black1.3%(2,699)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(21,339)
Asian3.3%(6,676)
Diversity Score34.9%(70,854)
Diversity Score
35
+1%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 19.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.3%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 77.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
−25%since 1990
from 18.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Butte County to nearby counties

BUTTE COUNTY VS
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Income$76,373+139%
Home value$412,300+255%
Population88,691−58%
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BUTTE COUNTY VS
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Income$67,139+110%
Home value$352,400+203%
Population28,141−87%
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BUTTE COUNTY VS
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Income$79,704+150%
Home value$433,500+273%
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BUTTE COUNTY VS
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Income$63,784+100%
Home value$339,600+192%
Population64,665−69%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butte County, California?

Butte County, California has about 203,171 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Butte County, California earns about $31,924 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butte County, California expensive?

In Butte County, California, the median home is worth about $116,200, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Butte County, California?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Butte County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Butte County, California?

About 19.8% of people in Butte County, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butte County, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Butte County, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21,051 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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