CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3
California · Butte County · 4,991 residents · 0.985 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Butte County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 3 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,267. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
26% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,991
+8%since 2020
from 4,618 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,067 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 4,688 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.2
+14%since 2020
from 33.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$75,267
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,964 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,598
+35%since 2020
from $21,937 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.5%
+26.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
−21%since 2020
from 0.453 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
Other services8.5%
Retail trade6.4%
Finance & insurance6.3%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
Public administration4.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
Construction2.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,433
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $966 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
73.6% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 37.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.2%
−19.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(2,971)
Black2.9%(135)
Hispanic / Latino20%(923)
Asian5.4%(251)
Other7.3%(338)
Diversity Score67.1%(3,100)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(2,813)
Black2.7%(137)
Hispanic / Latino30.5%(1,523)
Asian2%(98)
Other8.4%(420)
Diversity Score72.6%(3,625)
Diversity Score
73
+8%since 2020
from 67 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 89.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.8 min
+31%since 2020
from 12.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 78.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
Female
51.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
Foreign born
12.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 77.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
24.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,991 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $75,267 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,433 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.5% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 23.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Butte CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024