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Butte County

Idaho · 2,783 residents (2025 est.) · 2,236.487 sq mi
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Butte County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,015. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $217,600. Households here earn about 32% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,684
−7%since 2000
from 2,899 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−3%since 2009
from 1 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+6%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,783 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Butte County
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.9%(104)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99%(241)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.5%(175)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.2%(247)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.4%(65)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.7%(313)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.3%(385)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.7%(207)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415%(403)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.8%(371)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.2%(114)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.2%(59)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,015
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,473 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,232
+89%since 2000
from $14,948 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.416 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction18.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Information5.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,600
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+36%since 2009
from 3.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
31
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(2,706)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(120)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(2,382)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(173)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(129)
Diversity Score
26
+129%since 2009
from 11 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

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.2%(167)
Cuban0.1%(2)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English21.7%(582)
German10.3%(277)
American7.5%(202)
Irish3.9%(105)
Danish3.8%(102)
Italian3.3%(88)
Scottish3.2%(85)
Dutch2.8%(75)
Swedish1.5%(41)
Welsh1.5%(40)
Polish1.2%(33)
Norwegian0.9%(24)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
French0.7%(20)
Austrian0.7%(19)
Romanian0.7%(19)
Russian0.3%(9)
British0.3%(8)
Finnish0.3%(8)
Swiss0.3%(8)
Canadian0.2%(6)
Portuguese0.1%(4)
Ukrainian0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+25%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.8%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.7%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 16.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
+16.4 ptssince 2017
from 72.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married38%(419)
Married51.7%(571)
Widowed3%(33)
Divorced7.3%(81)
Women 15+
Never married15.8%(168)
Married56.5%(599)
Widowed15.8%(168)
Divorced11.8%(125)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butte County, Idaho?

Butte County, Idaho has about 2,684 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Butte County, Idaho earns about $53,015 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butte County, Idaho expensive?

In Butte County, Idaho, the median home is worth about $217,600, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Butte County, Idaho?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Butte County, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Butte County, Idaho?

About 19.3% of people in Butte County, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butte County, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Butte County, Idaho has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 234 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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