Butte County's estimated 2026 population is 209,836 with a growth rate of 0.3% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Butte County is the 28th largest county in California. The 2010 population was 219,951 and has seen a growth of -4.6% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 36.2 years
Female: 37.4 years
Male: 35.3 years
There are 165,477 adults, (38,227 of whom are seniors) in Butte County.
Female: 104,393 (50.2%)
Male: 103,536 (49.8%)
The racial composition of Butte County includes 69.52% White, 6.57% other race, 5.59% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 144,544 | 69.52% |
| Two or more races | 30,824 | 14.82% |
| Other race | 13,661 | 6.57% |
| Asian | 11,629 | 5.59% |
| Black or African American | 3,823 | 1.84% |
| Native American | 2,789 | 1.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 659 | 0.32% |
Butte County's average per capita income is $48,051. Household income levels show a median of $67,928. The poverty rate stands at 19.25%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $113,506 | $138,817 |
| Families | $91,842 | $118,843 |
| Households | $67,928 | $95,414 |
| Non Families | $40,911 | $58,243 |
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