Butte County Summary

Life in Butte County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Butte County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Butte County:

  • The population in Butte County is 213,605.

  • The median home value in Butte County is $390,744.

  • The median income in Butte County is $66,085.

  • The median rent in Butte County is $1,280.

  • The unemployment rate in Butte County is 7.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Butte County is 18.2%.

  • The average high in Butte County is 79.1° and there are 92.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Butte County

List Of Cities & Towns in Butte County

Chico, CA Population 102,790

Oroville, CA Population 20,283

Magalia, CA Population 9,245

Oroville East, CA Population 7,640

Gridley, CA Population 7,444

Thermalito, CA Population 6,790

Paradise, CA Population 6,666

Durham, CA Population 6,337

Palermo, CA Population 5,516

Kelly Ridge, CA Population 3,168

Biggs, CA Population 2,665

South Oroville, CA Population 2,291

Forest Ranch, CA Population 1,686

Berry Creek, CA Population 1,006

Butte Valley, CA Population 811

Butte Creek Canyon, CA Population 690

Stirling City, CA Population 501

Bangor, CA Population 399

Cohasset, CA Population 392

Forbestown, CA Population 372

Yankee Hill, CA Population 318

Ackley , CA Population 314

Honcut, CA Population 313

Richvale, CA Population 248

Concow, CA Population 244

Rackerby, CA Population 222

Cherokee, CA Population 205

Nord, CA Population 147

Robinson Mill, CA Population 37

Butte Meadows, CA Population 0

Map Of Butte County

Butte County, CA Weather

  • The average high in Butte County is 79.1°.

  • There are 72.49 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 92.5 inches of rain each year with 1.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:42 hours of sun each day in Butte County.

StatButte County
Mean High79.1
Nice Days72.49
Rainfall92.5
Snowfall1.7
Sunny_hours7:42
79.1°
Average High
92.5
Inches of Rain

Butte County Photos

Bidwell Mansion   Imgp
Source: Wikipedia User Michaelfavor at English W | GFDL
Chicodowntown
Source: Wikipedia User Travisthurston | CC BY-SA 3.0
Chico States Kendall Hall
Source: Public Domain
Bidwell Park Chico
Source: Public Domain
Hazel Hotel   Gridleyc Ca
Source: Wikipedia User Publichall | CC BY-SA 3.0
Orovill Chinese Temple
Source: Public Domain

Butte County Demographics

Population over time in Butte County

The current population in Butte County is 213,605. The population has decreased -3.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 217,884 -2.4%
2021 223,344 -1.1%
2020 225,817 -

Gender in Butte County

  • Butte County is 50.2% female with 107,229 female residents.

  • Butte County is 49.8% male with 106,376 male residents.

Female
50.2% (107,229)
Male
49.8% (106,376)
Gender Butte County CA USA
Female 50.2% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 49.8% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Butte County

Butte County is:

  • 68.8% White with 147,001 White residents.

  • 1.7% African American with 3,695 African American residents.

  • 0.7% American Indian with 1,514 American Indian residents.

  • 5.1% Asian with 10,818 Asian residents.

  • 0.3% Hawaiian with 605 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 619 Other residents.

  • 5.1% Two Or More with 10,992 Two Or More residents.

  • 18.0% Hispanic with 38,361 Hispanic residents.

White
68.8% (147,001)
African American
1.7% (3,695)
American Indian
0.7% (1,514)
Asian
5.1% (10,818)
Hawaiian
0.3% (605)
Other
0.3% (619)
Two Or More
5.1% (10,992)
Hispanic
18.0% (38,361)

Table: Butte County By Race

Race Butte County CA USA
White 68.8% 35.2% 58.9%
African American 1.7% 5.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.7% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 5.1% 14.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.3% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 5.1% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 18.0% 39.7% 18.7%

Household Income For Butte County, California

  • 5.9% of households in Butte County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.5% of households in Butte County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Butte County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Butte County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.4% of households in Butte County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Butte County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Butte County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.6% of households in Butte County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.9% of households in Butte County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.1% of households in Butte County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.9% (12,654)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.5% (9,590)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.6% (18,456)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.4% (20,099)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.4% (24,383)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.0% (32,046)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.5% (26,729)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.6% (33,348)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.9% (16,846)
$200,000 or more
9.1% (19,450)
Income Butte County CA USA
Less than $10,000 5.9% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.5% 3.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.6% 5.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.4% 6.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.4% 8.7% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.0% 13.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.5% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.6% 17.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.9% 10.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 9.1% 17.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Butte County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Butte County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Butte County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 22.0% of adults in Butte County completed high school / ged.

  • 27.0% of adults in Butte County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Butte County completed associate's degree.

  • 20.0% of adults in Butte County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Butte County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Butte County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Butte County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (8,544)
9-12th Grade
6% (12,816)
High School / GED
22% (46,993)
Some College
27% (57,673)
Associate's Degree
10% (21,360)
Bachelor's Degree
20% (42,721)
Master's Degree
7% (14,952)
Professional Degree
2% (4,272)
Doctorate Degree
2% (4,272)
Education Butte County CA USA
< 9th Grade 4% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 7% 6%
High School / GED 22% 20% 26%
Some College 27% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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