Butte County's 2026 population is estimated at 210,294, reflecting a 0.47% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Butte County is the 28th largest county in California. The 2010 population was 219,951 and has grown -4.39% since 2010.
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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