Butte County, California Population 2022
Butte County, California's estimated population is 185,727 with a growth rate of -5.66% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Butte County, California is the 29th largest county in California. The 2010 Population was 219,949 and has seen a growth of -15.56% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 3,574 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 12,106 | 8,532 | 238.72% |
| 1870 | 11,403 | -703 | -5.81% |
| 1880 | 18,721 | 7,318 | 64.18% |
| 1890 | 17,939 | -782 | -4.18% |
| 1900 | 17,117 | -822 | -4.58% |
| 1910 | 27,301 | 10,184 | 59.50% |
| 1920 | 30,030 | 2,729 | 10.00% |
| 1930 | 34,093 | 4,063 | 13.53% |
| 1940 | 42,840 | 8,747 | 25.66% |
| 1950 | 64,930 | 22,090 | 51.56% |
| 1960 | 82,030 | 17,100 | 26.34% |
| 1970 | 101,969 | 19,939 | 24.31% |
| 1980 | 143,851 | 41,882 | 41.07% |
| 1990 | 182,120 | 38,269 | 26.60% |
| 2010 | 219,949 | 37,829 | 20.77% |
| 2011 | 219,975 | 26 | 0.01% |
| 2012 | 220,869 | 894 | 0.41% |
| 2013 | 221,641 | 772 | 0.35% |
| 2014 | 223,516 | 1,875 | 0.85% |
| 2015 | 224,631 | 1,115 | 0.50% |
| 2016 | 226,231 | 1,600 | 0.71% |
| 2017 | 228,696 | 2,465 | 1.09% |
| 2018 | 230,339 | 1,643 | 0.72% |
| 2019 | 219,186 | -11,153 | -4.84% |
| 2020 | 208,033 | -11,153 | -5.09% |
| 2021 | 196,880 | -11,153 | -5.36% |
| 2022 | 185,727 | -11,153 | -5.66% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 178,568 | 79.95% |
| Black or African American | 3,866 | 1.73% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,628 | 1.18% |
| Asian | 10,743 | 4.81% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 717 | 0.32% |
| Some Other Race | 11,214 | 5.02% |
| Two or More Races | 15,608 | 6.99% |
Butte County, California Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 83,879 | 2.59 | 59.5 |
| Married | 36,312 | 3.22 | 77.9 |
| Male | 4,553 | 3.44 | 45.8 |
| Female | 9,982 | 3.4 | 40.5 |
| Non Family | 33,032 | 1.53 | 46.8 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,397 | 3.69% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 9,645 | 6.60% |
| High School Graduate | 32,993 | 22.58% |
| Some College | 41,374 | 28.31% |
| Associates Degree | 15,343 | 10.50% |
| Bachelors Degree | 26,874 | 18.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 14,509 | 9.93% |
Butte County, California Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5,785 | 4,402 | 1,917 |
| White | 112,110 | 104,723 | 34,778 |
| 2+ Races | 7,166 | 6,155 | 1,649 |
| Islander | 402 | 328 | 83 |
| Black | 2,268 | 1,974 | 466 |
| Hispanic | 19,529 | 14,389 | 2,877 |
| Native American | 1,831 | 1,502 | 157 |
| Other Race | 6,298 | 4,106 | 477 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.41%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 33.14%.
$36,600
Average Earnings
$40,192
Average Male
$32,972
Average Female
Butte County, California Language by Age
Butte County, California Language
84.49% of Butte County, California residents speak only English, while 15.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.03% of the population.
Butte County, California Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,686 | 1,395 | 37.85% |
| Asian | 10,441 | 2,755 | 26.39% |
| Islander | 704 | 164 | 23.30% |
| Multiple | 15,066 | 3,403 | 22.59% |
| Hispanic | 36,453 | 7,708 | 21.15% |
| White | 155,426 | 25,206 | 16.22% |
| Native | 2,534 | 302 | 11.92% |
| Other | 2,429 | NaN% |
18.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.45%
Male Poverty Rate
18.97%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Butte County, California
The race most likely to be in poverty in Butte County, California is Black, with 37.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Butte County, California is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.90%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.01%.
Butte County, California Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.2%
Male Marriage Rate
41.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Butte County, California Married by Age and Sex
Butte County, California Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Butte County, California Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,821 | 8.80% |
| Black | 202 | 6.35% |
| Native American | 166 | 7.80% |
| Asian | 237 | 3.01% |
| Islander | 41 | 8.25% |
| Other Race | 151 | 1.70% |
| 2+ Races | 584 | 5.79% |
| Hispanic | 994 | 3.77% |
Butte County, California Veterans by Education
10.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.3%
Employment Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
71.92%
Born in Butte County, California
92.48%
Native Born
7.52%
Foreign Born
3.53%
Non Citizen
3.99%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.48% of Butte County, California residents were born in the United States, with 71.92% having been born in California. 3.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990