Butte County's estimated 2025 population is 206,778 with a growth rate of -0.1% 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 -5.99% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Butte County includes 72.62% White, 6.58% other race, 5.41% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 152,117 | 72.62% |
| Two or more races | 25,292 | 12.07% |
| Other race | 13,784 | 6.58% |
| Asian | 11,335 | 5.41% |
| Black or African American | 3,712 | 1.77% |
| Native American | 2,586 | 1.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 644 | 0.31% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Butte County's average per capita income is $46,325. Household income levels show a median of $68,574. The poverty rate stands at 18.34%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $109,550 | $137,300 |
| Families | $90,047 | $117,837 |
| Households | $68,574 | $96,124 |
| Non Families | $40,409 | $58,001 |
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