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Butte County

Idaho · 2,574 residents · 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 $37,404. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $146,600. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,574
−11%since 2000
from 2,899 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+10%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Butte County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,404
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,473 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,659
+112%since 2000
from $14,948 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,600
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+73%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score11.4%(330)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(2,336)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(134)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0.3%(9)
Diversity Score14.1%(362)
Diversity Score
14
+24%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+10%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butte County, Idaho?

Butte County, Idaho has about 2,574 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Butte County, Idaho earns about $37,404 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 $146,600, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Butte County, Idaho?

About 17.2% 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 21.4% 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 344 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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